Reading Project Leader

Reading Project Leader, Lambeth & Kensington & Chelsea

Contract Type: Permanent (Part Time, Term Time Only)
Hours per week: 21 hours per week (3 days) during school term time only (39 weeks a year).
Working pattern: 11.00 -7.00pm (includes one-hour unpaid break) Mon/Tue/Thurs
Main Locations: Project bases(Lambeth/Kensington& Chelsea)/home based/office (Victoria).
Reports to: Service Delivery Manager
Direct Reports: None
Annual Salary: £27,583 (FTE). Pro-rated annualised salary is £14, 211 (includes full academic year leave
allowance)
Annual Leave Allowance: Paid equivalent of 25 days per annum, plus bank holidays pro rata
Pension Contributions: 6% (based on a 2% minimum employee contribution)
Additional Benefits: Employee assistance programme, employee discount programme (BenefitHub), salary sacrifice scheme

About Us

Here at Doorstep Library, we believe in the power of words to take you places. We are a non-profit community-focused charity dedicated to bringing the gift of books and the joy ofreading into the homes of families across London who need our support, reading with them and their children to inspire a love of books, of stories and storytelling, and to instill a lifelong passion for reading.

Equipped with a reading stool and a supply of books, our volunteers are right on the doorstep, ready to use books to fuel children’s natural love of stories, fire their imaginations, and encourage their appreciation of reading. Our goal is to help each child develop the self-confidence and essential skills they need to access all the opportunities that will come their way in life. Whether in person, or online, we are there to support children and families who need us most.

The organisation has gone from strength to strength. Now in our 15th year we are working in five London boroughs and also deliver Online Reading Sessions – bringing our unique service to even more families across London.

Job Purpose

• Lead volunteer teams to deliver Home Reading visits for three projects in London
• Build relationships with volunteers, to provide the support they need
• Recruit new families to our projects through door knocking, referral pathways and community outreach.
• Complete the administrative tasks associated with the smooth running of the projects

About the role

As a Reading Project Leader, you’ll play a vital role in helping us bring the magic of reading into the homes of children living in some of London’s most disadvantaged communities.

You’ll coordinate three weekly reading projects across London (two in Lambeth and one in Kensington & Chelsea), leading and supporting up to ten volunteers at each session. Based within the local community, you’ll ensure each project runs smoothly, creating a welcoming, organised and enjoyable experience for the children and families we work with.

This is a hands-on role at the heart of our work. As well as leading volunteers, you’ll visit families yourself to read with children, so you’ll be comfortable carrying books and equipment, and using stairs. Administrative work can be completed from home or the office.

We’re looking for someone who is organised, energetic and approachable, with excellent interpersonal skills and a genuine enthusiasm for working with people. You’ll build trusted relationships with volunteers, children and families, becoming a familiar and encouraging presence in the community. You’ll be confident, practical and able to adapt as situations arise, while always keeping our mission at the centre of everything you do.

This is a rewarding opportunity to see the direct impact of your work every week. By supporting families  to enjoy reading together, you’ll help give children the confidence, curiosity and love of learning that can change lives.

To read the full job description please see the Job Description below:

Reading Project Leader JD_Lambeth_K&C

Application note

Apply with a CV (max 2 sides of A4) and cover letter (max 1 side of A4) to [email removed] You MUST put the following in the email subject field: RPL application/4DW.

Closing date 10.00pm August 2nd.

Screening for successful candidates will take place on August 6th