Job Title: Community Education Coordinator
Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester
Salary £24,476 to £25,765 per annum
Hours: 35 per week
Contract: Permanent
Do you believe education can empower people to face life's challenges with confidence and resilience?
Are you ready to lead community learning that makes a lasting impact across the UK?
As a Community Education Coordinator, you'll lead the delivery of inclusive and engaging learning opportunities that help people build the skills and confidence to respond to life's challenges. Working closely with volunteers, community partners and targeted groups, you'll coordinate and deliver sessions that support resilience, wellbeing and connection. You'll manage relationships, support funded projects, and ensure that all education activities meet national quality standards. This role blends creativity, collaboration and leadership to make a real difference in people's lives-helping communities feel more prepared, supported and empowered through education.
What will a day in the life of a Community Education Coordinator involve? You'll be: Connecting with local organisations to build strong partnerships.
Delivering engaging education sessions to adults and young people.
Supporting volunteers to grow their skills and confidence.
Using feedback to shape and improve learning experiences.
Managing resources and logistics to keep things running smoothly.
Helping communities become more resilient through inclusive learning.
What will you need to be a successful Community Education Coordinator? Experience in planning, delivering and evaluating learning activities.
Experience working with marginalised/vulnerable groups.
Educated to GCSE level (or equivalent) in Maths and English.
Confidence in managing volunteers and supporting their development.
Strong communication skills, both written and spoken.
Ability to build relationships with diverse communities and partners.
A recognised qualification in education, training or facilitation (or equivalent experience).
A commitment to inclusion, compassion and empowering others.
Interested? The closing date for applications is 23.59 on Sunday 17th August 2025. Interviews are scheduled to take place in the week commencing 25th August .
In return for your commitment and expertise, you'll get: Holidays: 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days.
Pension scheme: Up to 6% contributory pension.
Flexible working: We do our best to accommodate your preferred work style.
Learning & Development: Wide range of career opportunities + comprehensive learning.
Discounts: Access to Blue Light Discount Card and employee benefits platform.
Wellbeing Support: Access to mental health and wellbeing assistance.
Team Working: Support our mission in a collaborative team.
Cycle2Work: Lease a bicycle through the scheme .
Season ticket loan: Interest-free loan for commuting expenses.
At The British Red Cross, we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and ensuring we have an inclusive environment for all our staff and volunteers. We remain committed to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination. We do this through regular data reporting, and the support of our internal Race and Equality Network (REEN), LGBT+ Network, our Disability and Wellness Network (DAWN), Gender Network, Carers Network and Young Staff Network.
Together, we are the world's emergency responders
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