Programme Co-ordinator - Aylesbury, United Kingdom - Action4Youth

Action4Youth
Action4Youth
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Programmes Co-ordinator

If you want to change lives, call us - we want to hear from you


Become part of a dynamic charity, with a great mix of people committed to making a real difference for young people through a range of fun and challenging programmes and initiatives.


Action4Youth changes lives and creates better chances for young people by creating opportunities to discover their personal strengths and potential.

We work with young people from all backgrounds and all abilities to make a real difference to their futures.


We are a respected and dynamic charity based in Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes but reaching young people across the wider south east region.

This is an opportunity for someone with a can do attitude and a strong desire to make things happen.


You will join a supportive, driven, committed team whose desire to achieve is matched by an intention to enjoy work on a day to day basis.

You will be based in Aylesbury. You should expect to enjoy being part of a collaborative, loud and energetic organisation.


Our Mission
To support all young people's growth towards fulfilling and responsible adult lives, Action4Youth develops physical, mental, spiritual, moral and cultural abilities which act as:

  • A Springboard towards realising dreams
  • A Safety Net for those at risk
  • A Voice of influence from the young and for the young


In order to benefit as many young people as possible while maintaining Action4Youth's financial stability, we partner with those (government, schools, youth clubs, businesses, trusts and foundations and others) who share our mission.


What we do


Action4Youth delivers various youth programmes including; the National Citizen Service (NCS), Grow Your Ambition, The Inspiration Programme (TIP), The Breakout Programme, The Junction and an established mentoring programme.

Action4Youth takes the strategic lead for the voluntary organisations supporting children and young people aged years across its area. It has around 75 organisations in membership and offers a range of essential support and services.


Our outdoor education centre, Caldecotte Xperience in Milton Keynes, creates opportunities for young people to have amazing, challenging, fun and sometimes transformational experiences.

They learn what they can do rather than what they can't, building their confidence and self-belief.


Action4Youth is the operating authority for Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes and Northamptonshire for Open Awards Groups for the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme.


JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:
Programmes Coordinator


BASED IN:
Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire


REPORTING TO:
Programmes Leader


HOURS:37 hours per week - the role requires some evening, weekend and residential work


LEAVE:28 days holiday per annum plus bank/public holidays


CONTRACT:
Maternity cover with possible extension


SALARY:
£22,000 -£28,000 dependant on experience


PENSION:
Up to 3% matched contributions


TRAVEL:
Travel around Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes and surrounding counties will be necessary.


Main Purpose and Scope of the Role


High quality planning and delivery of Action4Youth programmes: this includes NCS (National Citizen Service) and Breakout predominantly but can include work across other programme delivery.


NCS (National Citizen Service)


NCS is a government-funded initiative that brings together schools, community organisations, businesses and individuals to build a stronger and more cohesive society.

Action4Youth is the Delivery Provider for the Live It and Change It themed programmes, each programme is a residential experience from Monday

  • Friday.
This role will work collaboratively to successfully deliver all aspects the NCS programme for Action4Youth.

Key phases of each programme include planning and preparation, programme administration, and working as both a Team and Wave Leader on the residential programmes.

Whilst you are working as a wave leader you will be responsible for managing a team of seasonal staff.


Duties and Key Responsibilities

  • Use of the NCS CRM system Salesforce
  • Administration of data and retention of young people prior to programme
  • Assisting the Programmes Leader and Manager to plan and deliver engagement activities for young people and their parent/guardians
  • Planning for all areas of delivery, including, timetabling, session plans, transport bookings and administration of young people's personal data
  • Wave lead NCS residential programmes of around young people and manage the seasonal staff team
  • Work as a Team Leader on residential programmes and guide young people through the programme

Breakout
The Breakout programme is an Action4Youth initiative for young people who are identified as at risk. Breakout is an opportunity for students to participate in a twelve-week programme that focuses on key skills such as self-confidence, leadership and positive decision making through a targeted pr
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