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Secondment – Project Coordinator (North)

Added 3rd March 2025

About the role

This is an exciting time for OnSide with six new Youth Zones opening throughout 2025 and 2026. 

In this pre-opening phase, there are many stakeholders. Various internal OnSide teams are working on the construction and organisational set-up of the new Youth Zones. Each will ultimately be run by an independent charity – and so their staff teams and Trustee boards are rapidly growing in preparation. 

The Project Coordinator will play a critical role in ensuring that everyone has access to up-to-date information about the status of the projects. You’ll manage project plans, ensure good governance for board meetings and you’ll work closely with Head of New Project Development and Heads of Openings to keep everything on track during this exciting period.

Please note, we are only accepting applications from internal candidates (OnSide or the Youth Zone Network)

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About you

Diverse perspectives are crucial for strong organisations. We want the whole of the OnSide Network to be inclusive to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. This means that we are very open to provide opportunities for someone who has not perhaps worked in the charity sector before, or who might never have seen themselves working with charities or boards of trustees.

You could come from any sector or career background. What is important is your ability to be the glue that holds things together, so you’ll be a talented collaborator who builds great relationships with those around you. You’ll also be an astute organiser – someone who remembers the details, understands why process is important and really loves a good spreadsheet to ensure everything is moving in the right direction at the right time!

Application process

  • We encourage you to discuss your interest with your line manager in the first instance. 
  • If you would like an informal chat, please contact Vanessa Haworth at Vanessa.Haworth@onsideyouthzones.org
  • Please send a CV and an Expression of Interest detailing why you are keen to apply for this role to Vanessa Haworth using the contact details above by 5pm on Monday 10 March. 
  • OnSide will contact your line manager/Chief Executive for a supporting statement/discussion. 
  • Professional discussions/interviews will be held with candidates on Tuesday 18 March on Teams between 12noon and 2pm. 
Salary £29,000-£34,000 Contract Fixed Term Secondment for c12 – 18 months to add additional capacity supporting new Youth Zones during the project development and pre-opening stage. Closing Date 10/03/2025 Location Hybrid working: 2 days a week in the Bolton office combined with home-working, occasional attendance at evening Board meetings, and some travel to new Youth Zone projects across England, as required for the role. Sorry, this role is no longer available.

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