Programme Co-ordinator

Join Universify as our Programme Co-ordinator! This is a great opportunity for someone experienced in working with young people and interested in joining a friendly and passionate team to deliver a core aspect of the charity s objectives.

Who we are

Universify exists to create a fairer, more equal society where every young person can fulfil their potential regardless of their background. We equip young people from low socio-economic and underrepresented backgrounds with the skills, knowledge, and belief to fulfil their potential through education.

We work primarily with Year 10-11 students (aged 14-16) to increase their aspirations, improve GCSE attainment and to gain a greater understanding of post-18 pathways, particularly university, to make a more informed decision about their future. To achieve our aims, we currently run two year-long programmes. Our main Oxford programme includes a week-long residential in summer of Year 10, a 3-day GCSE-focused revision residential in the spring of Year 11, and regular online coaching. Our Step Ahead Bristol programme consists of a calendar of day visits in Bristol and Oxford in Year 10 and 11 and regular online coaching.

The role

As the Programme Coordinator, you will work within the programme team to co-ordinate and deliver our national programme and communities programme for over 100 participants. You will also support the planning and oversight of our activities for partner-led programmes.

Main Duties

• Preparing and delivering our programmes
  • Organise programme logistics- including managing room bookings, kit preparation, individuals requirements
  • Co-ordinate recruitment and onboarding for students, tutors and volunteers
  • Manage general enquiries and administration alongside the programme team
• Coordinating the coaching programme and managing enquiries
• Support the delivery of external partner programmes including outreach days, and alumni programme
• Provide safeguarding support as part of the charity's safeguarding team and providing on-course safeguarding support to students and volunteers
• Co-lead the student council alongside the Volunteer Officer to promote students views in the charity s decision-making

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Required skills and characteristics

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with different audiences
• Proactive, adaptable and self-motivated; a quick learner who enjoys working in a small team
• Ability to create and maintain relationships with a range of external stakeholders, especially schools and young people
• Ability to organise large amounts of information and oversee a range of small-medium sized tasks concurrently
• Ability to manage a large project including communicating progress and plans to a team, prioritising tasks, and delegating where necessary
• Some data analysis skills and an understanding of charity impact reporting, or a willingness to learn about impact reporting
• Works well in a small team and is interested in working in a small organisation

Required experience

We are looking for candidates with the following experience:

• Experience of working with young people, particularly vulnerable groups, including delivering programmes
• Experience working flexibly across multiple projects
• Experience in managing a large project independently; ready to take the initiative to deliver a project to a high standard
• Experience and confidence in using MS Office and Excel
• Secure knowledge and experience of child safeguarding policy and practice. Level 3 Safeguarding Lead qualification or a willingness to obtain this as part of the role

Desirable experience and skills

Ideally, candidates would have experience in a few of the following areas:

• Experience managing residential programmes or large-scale events as part of a team. Experience of designing educational programmes.
• Experience of working with schools and universities
• Coaching expertise and ability to train coaches
• Experience of using the basic functions of a CRM and a willingness to build this knowledge
• Some data analysis skills

At Universify, we want everyone to feel confident and supported. If you have any questions about the role or the application process, please get in touch.