Job Title: Project Coordinator - Community Resilience
Location: UK Flexible
Salary £24,240 per annum
Hours: 35 per week
Contract: Fixed term contract (December 2025)
Are you passionate about empowering communities and enhancing their resilience to crises?
Do you thrive in dynamic environments where you can collaborate with diverse groups and make a tangible impact?
Are you ready to lead innovative projects that strengthen community preparedness and response?
As a Community Resilience Project Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role in extending the Building Resilience Together Programme across London. Your day-to-day activities will involve engaging with community sector organisations, local authorities, and emergency responders to enhance community preparedness. You will organise and conduct workshops, training sessions, and exercises tailored to the needs of local communities. Additionally, you will recruit and support volunteers and advocates, develop training tools, and coordinate the mapping of community assets and needs. Your efforts will contribute to building a robust network of resilient communities capable of withstanding and recovering from emergencies.
What does a day in the life of a Project Coordinator involve? You'll be:
- Engaging with local authorities and voluntary sector partners to build trust and coordination.
- Organising and conducting workshops, training sessions, and exercises for community groups.
- Recruiting and supporting local advocates and organisations involved in the resilience programme.
- Developing and maintaining training tools for community engagement.
- Coordinating the mapping of community assets and needs through participatory sessions.
- Supporting the evaluation and continuous improvement of community resilience initiatives.
What do you need to be a successful Project Coordinator?
- Strong knowledge and experience in community engagement and organising.
- Proven ability to motivate and empower diverse groups.
- Excellent communication skills with people from various backgrounds.
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
- Willingness to travel across London and occasionally work outside normal office hours.
The closing date for applications is 23.59 on the 19th May 2025.
In return for your commitment and expertise, you’ll get:
- Holidays: 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days.
- Pension scheme: Up to 6% contributory pension.
- Flexible working: We do our best to accommodate your preferred work style.
- Learning & Development: Wide range of career opportunities + comprehensive learning.
- Discounts: Access to Blue Light Discount Card and employee benefits platform.
- Wellbeing Support: Access to mental health and wellbeing assistance.
- Team Working: Support our mission in a collaborative team.
At The British Red Cross, we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and ensuring we have an inclusive environment for all our staff and volunteers. We remain committed to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination. We do this through regular data reporting, and the support of our internal Race and Equality Network (REEN), LGBT+ Network, our Disability and Wellness Network (DAWN), Gender Network, Carers Network and Young Staff Network.
Together, we are the world's emergency responders