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- Advertised from 30th September 2024
- 16 hours per week (0.4 FTE) Fixed term contract 12 months (with a possibility of extension) Monday to Saturdays (days flexible) Regular weekend and evening work required
Role
Women on Wheels, a Glasgow based community cycling hub for women and non-binary people, is seeking a dedicated Project Coordinator. Our purpose is to encourage and facilitate women & non binary people in the community to get back on a bike or to cycle for the first time. Our programmes are designed and led by women and
non-binary people, focusing on a range of cycling & social activities.
We are looking for a Project Coordinator to deliver on two exciting new projects: a Teen programme and a Volunteer programme. As these are new projects, this is a fixed term post for 12 months, with the possibility of extension subject to funding.
The successful candidate will be an experienced and qualified Cycle Trainer and a self-starter who is able to establish effective relationships with a range of external stakeholders and take accountability for the success of the two new programmes.
Key Responsibilities:
As the Project Coordinator, you will be responsible for the successful establishment and delivery of the Volunteer programme and the new Teen programme. The role involves:
● Overseeing the day-to-day running of operations related to their programmes.
● Recruiting, developing and supporting a team of volunteers.
● Ensuring the successful implementation and delivery of the volunteer and teen programmes.
● Establishing and maintaining effective relationships with key stakeholders.
● Monitoring and reporting on the programmes’ progress and performance.
● Reporting to the Project Manager.
A full breakdown of the role and key requirements are outlined in the Job Description.
To help you fully settle into the role, you will be supported a highly effective team of staff
members, seasonal workers and volunteers.
Location:
This post is for 2 days per week, worked flexibly, and is based at the Women on Wheels Hub, Govanhill Workspace, Unit 4, 69 Dixon Road, Glasgow, G42 8AT. It is expected
that the post holder will work in the Hub (or be delivering sessions offsite) two days per week to align with the staff team.
We offer:
- Competitive salary
- Annual leave
- Enhanced sick leave entitlements
- Personal bereavement leave
- Training and education opportunities
- Flexible working hours
- Dependency leave
Application notes
The closing date for applications is Friday 25th October at 12 noon. Interviews will be held on the 4th November at the Women on Wheels Hub.
To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter outlining your motivation and suitability for the role to community@womenonwheels.org.uk. If you would like a confidential chat about the role, please also email this email address to arrange this with the Interim Project Manager.
Women on Wheels is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from women from all diversity strands. All candidates with the relevant skills and experience and the right to work in the UK are encouraged to apply. This Post is exempt for women only under Schedule 9, Part 1 of Equality Act 2010.
We look forward to hearing from you.
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