Due to expansion and staff reorganisation, the Wilderness Foundation UK is seeking to recruit a new Project Coordinator.

Project Coordinator – TurnAround

The Wilderness Foundation UK is a small nature and conservation based charity providing a range of support services to vulnerable, disaffected and disengaged young people. The services we provide help to raise self-esteem, improve motivation, support lifelong learning and promote inclusion. You’ll be joining at a critical time in our development as we seek to build on a promising foundation and make a difference, both in terms of conservation and the lives of young people. We offer a working environment that values staff, promotes improvement and is small enough to give you a real chance to influence and achieve.

The TurnAround projects target young people across Essex and the surrounding areas, aiming to help them re-engage back into the community or reduce their ‘at risk’ behaviours. They are referred to the project by social care, youth offending, schools and youth groups and are predominantly in the 14-19 age range and from a variety of backgrounds

TurnAround is an innovative intervention supporting individuals by utilising nature and wilderness trails as a catalyst for change, a more productive future and pathway into training, employment or further education

The Project Coordinator will be responsible for the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control, monitoring and evaluation of the TurnAround projects including overseeing volunteer mentors, partnership agreements, working effectively with key partners, keeping the project on schedule, under budget and gaining maximum exposure through effective dissemination of the projects impact.

This individual will have previous experience of managing youth workers, and rolling out support provision programmes. They should be able to communicate effectively with people at all levels, within the business and the community, and be driven to produce a highly efficient service.

Previous experience of supporting young people, including those at risk of offending, is essential, as is the ability to display empathy, patience and positive attitude at all times. Qualifications in Outdoor Education, Youth Work, Social Work or other relevant skills would enhance your application.

The Wilderness Foundation UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced CRB check will be required for this post

If you think you meet these requirements and are passionate about improving the outcomes for young people then we would welcome and encourage your interest.

If you have any questions relating to the post please call 01245 443073 or email info@wildernessfoundation.org.uk

The position will commence as soon as a suitable candidate is found and checks/references completed.

Please submit your CV and one page document explaining how you feel you best meet the set specifications.

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We look forward to hearing from you.