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Job Title:Programme Coordinator (Scotland)
Salary: £32,000 pro rata (depending on experience)
Location: Home-based, Scotland. The postholder will be required to attend in-person meetings or events as needed across the UK.
Responsible To: Programme Manager
Contract: Part-time (3 days per week), Fixed Term, 2 years, with possibility of extension
Probation Period: 6 months
Annual Leave: 25 days p/a (pro-rata), plus office closure days between Christmas & New Year, and your birthday.
Pension: WMUK offers a pension scheme, with a current employer contribution of 6%
About Wikimedia UK
A registered charity, Wikimedia UK is the national chapter of the global Wikimedia movement. We work with volunteers, communities and partners across the UK to build and improve Wikipedia and other Wikimedia projects, so that everyone can access and contribute to reliable, open knowledge. We empower people to find, use, evaluate, and communicate information online and we advocate for a digital ecosystem that is open, equitable and democratic.
Background:
Programme Coordinators at Wikimedia UK lead on partnership work, relationship development, training delivery and volunteer support, usually within particular geographic or topic areas. We are looking to recruit for a fixed-term, two-year role to deliver and develop our activities in Scotland, and support the wider Programmes team in delivering UK-wide work. For example in 2026, we are planning celebration events across the country for Wikipedia’s 25th, and the post-holder may be involved in their delivery. Apart from the delivery focus on Scotland, there will be scope to get involved with other areas of Wikimedia UK’s programmatic work such as delivering training in other parts of the UK, or supporting minoritised languages (particularly the indigenous languages of the UK), depending on programmatic needs.
We have had dedicated staff support for activity in Scotland for nearly a decade, and have several successful and ongoing partnerships with a number of educational and cultural institutions, as well as community organisations. Whilst the focus of this role is primarily on Scotland, Wikimedia UK delivers work both nationally and internationally, and the post holder would be expected to hold a portfolio which contributes to and supports this.
This is a part time post and can be based anywhere in Scotland, and there is an expectation of travel, including quarterly meetings at our office in London. Some evening and weekend work should also be expected, for which Time Off In Lieu can be taken. Successful post holders of similar roles in the organisation are skilled in advocacy, creative thinking, and project planning.
Purpose of job: To lead the delivery of Wikimedia UK’s activities in Scotland, by developing and running projects with partner institutions, involving and empowering volunteers, and delivering training, as well as supporting programmatic work outwith Scotland.
Main Duties
Programme Development & Delivery:
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Lead on the development and delivery of Wikimedia UK’s programme in Scotland, in collaboration with the Programme Manager, including seeking new potential opportunities.
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Support other aspects of Wikimedia UK’s programme outwith Scotland as appropriate
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Work with other staff to identify funding opportunities for existing or potential projects, as appropriate
Relationship Management (Particularly in relation to Scotland):
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Act as the main point of contact for partner organisations and volunteers and ensure proactive, effective and regular communications with these stakeholders
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Actively pursue, set up and manage relationships with partner organisations
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Provide support to Wikimedians in Residence
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Develop, deliver or support a range of activities, such as Wikipedia editing events, Wiki Loves campaigns, editor meetups and content donations, in partnership with other staff and external stakeholders
Community Engagement and Development (Particularly in relation to Scotland):
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Encourage the involvement of volunteers in activities, grow the volunteer base, and provide support for community-led activities
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Design and delivery of training to partner organisations and volunteers
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Support the volunteer grants programme
Monitoring, Evaluation and Impact:
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Report regularly on programme plans, outputs and outcomes, in collaboration with other staff in the Programmes team
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Handle documentation and record all programme metrics relevant to the role’s portfolio, including updating CRM records for partnerships, volunteers and activities
Communication and Dissemination:
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Contribute to the promotion and dissemination of our work and impact, in collaboration with the Communications team, and including for example blog posts and conference presentations.
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Manage and update the Scotland mailing list, and Scotland pages on WMUK’s Wiki and website.
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Contribute to knowledge exchange with the international Wikimedia movement
Travel:
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Attend and contribute to regular team meetings, generally held in London (for which costs will be reimbursed)
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Regular travel across Scotland will be required, and occasionally further afield in the UK (for which costs will be reimbursed)
Person Specification
Essential:
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Experience in the cultural, education or open knowledge sectors, with a demonstrable understanding of how organisations in at least one of these sectors operate and what they might value in a partnership.
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Proven track record of managing external relationships or partnerships, including initiating and sustaining productive working relationships with a range of stakeholders over time.
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Experience planning and delivering public-facing events or programmes, such as training sessions, workshops, community events, or editing/contribution events, from inception through to evaluation.
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Strong communication skills across multiple formats, including the ability to write clearly and engagingly for different audiences (e.g. blog posts, partner communications, reports) and to represent an organisation in public-facing contexts.
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Experience engaging and supporting volunteers or community contributors, including growing participation and sustaining involvement over time.
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Self-motivated and able to manage a varied workload independently, with strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise across multiple projects without close supervision.
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Willingness and ability to travel regularly across Scotland and to London quarterly, with flexibility to work some evenings and weekends as required by the programme.
Desirable:
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Familiarity with Wikipedia or other Wikimedia projects, whether as a reader, editor, contributor, or through previous work with the Wikimedia movement.
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Experience of working with or supporting minoritised or indigenous languages, particularly in a Scottish or UK context (e.g. Scottish Gaelic, Scots).
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Experience using a CRM system to manage contacts, activities, or relationship records.
Registered Charity 
6 - 10
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
To support the development and delivery of inclusive programmes and supported employment opportunities for learning disabled people, ensuring participants receive appropriate supportwhile helping to build sustainable opportunities through partnerships and funding.
Main duties and responsibilities
Programme and participant support
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Act as a key contact for learning disabled employees, volunteers and programme participants.
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Support individuals to engage confidently in activities, work placements and employment opportunities and seek progression routes for all learning-disabled employees.
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Help identify support needs and practical adjustments to enable participation in clubs and employment programmes.
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Liaise with staff, families, carers and external support organisations where appropriate.
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Ensure programmes remain accessible and inclusive.
Programme coordination
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Coordinate and oversee learning disability-focused activities: Tuesday evening adult social club; Friday evening youth sport club; hospitality and front of house employment programme.
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Support scheduling, attendance monitoring and participant communication.
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Gather feedback, outcomes and participant stories.
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Help develop new opportunities and pathways for participation, skills and employment.
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Work with staff across the organisation to embed inclusive practice.
Funding and development
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Research grants, trusts and funding opportunities related to disability inclusion, supported employment and community programmes.
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Support preparation of funding applications and contribute information, participant case studies and impact evidence.
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Build relationships with local organisations, partners and funders.
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Help identify opportunities to grow and sustain the role and associated programmes.
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Maintain records of participation and outcomes.
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Collect evidence demonstrating impact and learning.
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Contribute to reports for funders and stakeholders.
Person specification
Essential
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Experience working alongside learning disabled people in community, arts, employment or education settings.
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Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
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Understanding of inclusive practice and reasonable adjustments.
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Ability to work independently and identify opportunities.
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Good organisational skills with an ability to keep accurate records
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Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint and the internet
Desirable
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Support Work qualification or equivalent is preferred but not mandatory
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Experience with fundraising, partnerships or bid writing desirable
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An understanding of pan disability and employment
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Local to SEACC
Please submit a short cover letter detailing how your experience meets the person specification.
Please give specific examples from your own experience and avoid generic statements.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Job Title: Engagement Officer
Salary: £34,169 - £36,351 at £17,085 - £18,175 at 0.5 FTE
Contract length: Fixed Term to 31 December 2027, possible extension. 0.5FTE (17.5 hours per week)
Location: We offer hybrid working with office work in the Guildhall, City of London and Bow, East London and project work in London Borough of Enfield
Responsible to: Engagement Programme Manager
About Thames21:
Thames21 is an environmental charity putting healthy rivers at the heart of community life. Through environmental improvements, community engagement, education and advocacy we bring about effective and lasting change by working hand-in-hand with communities to deliver tangible and measurable improvements to our network of rivers.
Diversity at Thames21
We at Thames21, work with diverse communities and as such we view Equity, Diversity and Inclusion as being key to our success and as such we employ staff from a diverse range of backgrounds, this we feel is key in ensuring that everybody has an equal opportunity and is not treated differently or discriminated against because of their characteristics. We value the voices of our individual employees, and we strive to work in a collaborative, innovative balanced way. The postholder must actively support this.
About the project
Salmons Brook Restore and Reconnect is a bold and pioneering project. It will restore 3.4km of the Salmons Brook through Enfield Chase, transforming council-owned farmland into a thriving river landscape. It forms a critical early phase of a wider Landscape Recovery scheme, it marks the first use of Stage Zero principles in London, returning the river to its natural, pre-human state.
The restoration will create a dynamic, multi-channel system with wetlands and wet woodlands, boosting biodiversity and climate resilience. It will help protect around 2,000 properties from flooding downstream in Edmonton and has been described by the Environment Agency as “the single most important piece of river restoration work in London to date.”
Local communities will be at the heart of the project. Through inclusive engagement, especially with underrepresented groups, the project will turn the Salmons Brook into a shared space for nature, wellbeing, and connection, delivering lasting environmental and social impact.
Purpose of the job:
We are seeking a skilled engagement officer to work on our projects in London and the Thames Basin. This role offers an opportunity for the post holder to make a difference to diverse areas of London, with differing challenges and an array of ambitions.
Main duties and responsibilities:
· Map the communities in Edmonton to understand local demographics and identify key stakeholders.
· Through a range of activities and meetings, get to know, listen to and build strong working partnerships with community groups and leaders, organisations, institutions and residents, that support, enable, and champion the project.
· Run public consultations and focus groups with underrepresented communities in the environmental sector to explore perceptions, barriers, and ideas about the Salmons Brook River and Enfield Chase.
· Deliver bespoke activities and events co-designed with focus group participants, ensuring activities are culturally relevant, accessible, and responsive to community needs.
· Collaboratively design a Programme of River Acitivties, shaped by local communities and relationships with existing volunteer groups, offering inclusive activities such as guided walks, arts-based sessions, and wellbeing events.
· Build a catchment-wide community network, uploading details to Thames21’s CRM system in line with GDPR.
· Represent Thames21 and Salmon’s Brook Restore and Reconnect at relevant local forums and proactively recruit volunteers through in-person engagement events.
· Collect and record qualitative and quantitative data on events and activities run, including written and verbal feedback from partners and participants, photos and numbers of attendees keeping to GDPR requirements. Evaluate this information to develop the methods for engagement and inform future activities.
· Carry out the administrative duties to run events including conducting risk assessments and method statements, managing event registrations, liaising with local councils and community groups and maintaining and managing events equipment.
· Work with the Thames21 Training Officer, to facilitate volunteers to be trained in Thames21’s modules to maintain and monitor local sites. Includes supporting existing volunteers and assisting with building their capacity and connection to the Thames21 network.
Other Duties
This job description cannot cover every issue or task that may arise within Thames21. At various times the post-holder will be directed to carry out other reasonable duties in support of other Thames21 activities that are consistent with those in this Job Description. For more intormation and how to apply, please see the attached Job Description.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.