Oxford Hub believes everyone has the power and potential to shape a better Oxford. Our vision is of everyone taking action to make a positive difference at the heart of the community. Our mission is to unlock the potential of people, places and ideas to create positive impact for society. We work with over 500 volunteers per year in Oxford and it is an exciting time to join the team as we expand and grow our work in the city.
Oxford Hub is looking for a:
Projects Coordinator
to join our team and support the delivery of some of our key social action activities. The successful candidate will have the energy and passion to grow the social action movement in Oxford, be a natural motivator and community organiser. In particular, you will be responsible for supporting the successful running of our volunteering projects, coordinating outreach and publicity to increase engagement and supporting our student executive committee. We are particularly planning to grow the number of resident volunteers involved in our programmes over the next year. This is a superb chance to meet outstanding people, develop key skills and create significant social impact.
We believe in challenging and trusting you from early on - you’ll receive plenty of responsibility and freedom to lead on Oxford Hub’s activities. You will also take part in training to help you develop personally and professionally. Previous Oxford Hub staff members have gone on to gain roles at Oxfam, Teach First and The Girls’ Network. This is a fantastic opportunity for career progression whether within our organisation or as a stepping stone.
Depending on the candidate’s experience, there is an option for them to take part in the Worthwhile Scheme as part of a cohort of graduates who share commitment to social change and the not-for-profit sector. Worthwhile supports new entrants to the sector with a comprehensive training programme. Find out more at www.worthwhile.org.uk.
- Team: Oxford Hub
- Line manager: Oxford Hub Manager
- Salary: £18,895.50 (Oxford Living Wage), pro rata.
- Duration: Mid-August- mid-June (contract length 10 months)
- Hours: 37.5 per week, flexi-time
- Location: First Floor, 16-17 Turl Street, Oxford, with the possibility to work remotely and at home when necessary
About the Position
Projects Delivery The Projects Coordinator will be responsible for delivering some of our volunteering projects and activities. You will be responsible for:
- LinkAges: Volunteering programme working with older people in care home, with IT classes in community centres and gardening in older people’s homes
- Language Exchange: Weekly Arabic-English language café
- FELLOW: Volunteer-run Free English Lessons for Overseas Workers in four different locations
- OxCoop and Project Soup: Volunteer run food cooperative that meets weekly and pop-up food waste soup kitchen.
- Student Volunteering Week and Volunteers Week: National weeks celebrating volunteers and mobilising new volunteers.
For each of these projects you will need to support the committees running the projects to ensure successful delivery and continued volunteer engagement, in particular facilitating the recruitment and inclusion of non-student volunteers into these activities, Support with volunteer recruitment and training throughout the year, both to student and nonstudent volunteers, Seek to improve and grow the projects in particular to new non-student volunteers.
Volunteer Support
- As Project Coordinator, you are responsible for connecting volunteers with the Hub and providing them with relevant training, resources and advice.
- Providing a first point of contact for volunteers engaging with your areas of responsibility, being on hand by email, phone or in person to answer questions and provide advice.
- Working with the project committees and executive committee to deliver events and outreach initiatives effectively communicating the community need for social action in Oxford and the benefits for volunteers.
- Supporting over 400 students on scholarships with their volunteering requirements, through information fairs, drop-in sessions and signposting.
- Supporting the executive committee to run the Ethical Network and maximise its effectiveness.
- Create and develop engaging marketing both online and offline through social media, blogs, newsletters, flyers and posters, for example.
- Recruitment and support of volunteers in all relevant areas of work.
Student Hubs Staff Team
- Beyond the Oxford Hub responsibilities, team members are part of the wider Student Hubs staff team and as such are expected to:
- Attend weekly team meetings (online) and 6-weekly team days (in Oxford, London or Winchester),
- Deal with all matters sensitively and discretely at all times abiding by relevant confidentiality, safeguarding and data protection policies,
- Share and develop best practice with other members of the Student Hubs network,
- Undertake any other reasonable duties or responsibilities as may be reasonably expected as part of this role.
Equal Opportunities
Oxford Hub does not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of race, colour, religion, gender, age, disability, or any other protected class. We are committed to making our roles and culture inclusive. We can make reasonable adjustments throughout the application process and on the job. If you have particular accessibility needs, please get in touch and let us know any requirements you may have.
Application Process
To apply please email a CV and cover letter to recruitment@oxfordhub.org. Alternatively you can submit a cover letter by video along with your CV. Applications will be rolling with a start date in mid-August. We will review applications on Mondays. If your application is successful you will be invited to interview in Oxford.
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