FAQs
What age group will I be working with in this role?
You will be working with children and young people aged 11 to 25, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
What types of activities will I be responsible for coordinating?
You will coordinate a variety of centre-based, universal, and targeted youth activities and programmes, including accredited programmes, one-to-one work, group work, and volunteering opportunities.
Will I have any managerial responsibilities?
Yes, you will directly line manage staff allocated to designated projects, ensuring they receive regular supervision and appropriate development opportunities.
Are there performance targets that I need to meet?
Yes, you will be responsible for meeting performance targets related to inputs, activities, outputs, outcomes, and impact, as well as updating data onto the service MIS database and preparing various reports.
What is expected regarding partnership work in this role?
You will be expected to develop and undertake partnership work with key internal and external stakeholders, including voluntary and community sector groups, schools, and parks.
Will the job require flexible work hours?
Yes, flexibility is required as you may need to deliver activities and programmes during evenings, weekends, term time, and holiday seasons.
Is any specific training required for this position?
While specific training details are not mentioned, candidates should be prepared to identify and address appropriate development and training opportunities for themselves and their staff.
What is the location of this job?
This job is located in Tower Hamlets.
Am I expected to be involved in developing youth programmes?
Yes, you will be responsible for developing and delivering projects and ensuring a varied offer of fun youth activities and programmes is available.
Will I need to prepare reports for management?
Yes, you will need to prepare various reports to verify and evidence the delivery and quality of the work being undertaken.

