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Join Teach First as a Community Engagement Officer to champion educational equality and make a tangible impact on society.
Overview
Salary £31510.25
Location East Midlands (Nottingham); East of England (Norwich); London; North East (Newcastle Upon Tyne); North West (Manchester); South Coast (Bournemouth); South East (Kent); South West (Bristol); West Midlands (Birmingham); Yorkshire & The Humber - Leeds
Nomad Friendly? In-person- United Kingdom, United Kingdom,London United Kingdom
Expires Expires at anytime
Teach First is a pioneering organization dedicated to creating a fair education system for all by tapping into the potential of every child. At Teach First, the focus is on fostering a community that is actively engaged and deeply connected to the mission of educational equity.
Role Summary:
- Facilitate meaningful interactions between donors and school professionals.
- Administer our Coaching Programme, sharing expertise to empower teachers and leaders.
- Streamline the ambassador volunteer process to align with our core mission.
- Collaborate with the Community Team and Fundraising Partnership Managers to ensure the excellence of all engagement opportunities.
Role Requirements:
- Proven ability to manage and oversee multiple project implementations.
- Strong understanding of the educational sector and how to engage with schools.
- Expertise in managing and nurturing external stakeholder relationships.
- Commitment to prioritizing customer satisfaction and service excellence.
Benefits:
- 27 days of holiday per year plus the ability to purchase more.
- Generous pension scheme with up to 6% employer contribution.
- Life assurance and income protection.
- Private healthcare and access to subsidized dental care and health screenings.
- Discounted gym memberships, travel insurance, and participation in Give As You Earn program.
Teach First additionally requires all successful applicants to undergo a DBS check. Candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK and be willing to champion the organization's mission to transform the education landscape.
Teach First is committed to building a fair education for all, unlocking the potential in all children. As a Community Engagement Officer, you will play an important part in maintaining an active and committed community who feel connected to each other, to us and to our mission. You will manage and deliver a range of high-quality opportunities for volunteers across different audience groups to support Teach First’s work.
The role entails enabling donors to work directly with teachers and leaders in schools, sharing expertise and lived-experience through our Coaching Programme, and supporting our ambassador volunteer process. You will ensure that engagement opportunities are coherent and aligned with Teach First’s mission and vision. You will work closely with our wider Community Team, as well as Partnership Managers in Fundraising, to ensure activities are delivered to the highest degree of quality.
Job requirements include a track record of successfully managing and monitoring the implementation of multiple project plans, an in-depth understanding of how to work with schools, and experience of managing and developing external stakeholder relationships. You should also demonstrate experience of supporting and creating a culture where the customer comes first, both internally and externally.
Benefits include 27 days holiday per annum, participation in the pension scheme via Salary Exchange (with an employer contribution of up to 6%), life assurance, income protection and private healthcare. Through our flexible benefits platform access to subsidised dental membership, health screening, discounted gym membership, travel insurance, Give As You Earn and the option to buy annual leave.
All roles require that the successful applicant and Teach First make a joint application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a background check. This role is based within the UK and requires the legal right to work in the UK.
