Description
The Tech Education & Outreach Coordinator at the Mindera UK Foundation will be central to advancing our mission of providing underrepresented and vulnerable communities with meaningful access to technology and career opportunities. You will independently manage the coordination and delivery of our Tech Camps, which inspire individuals from diverse backgrounds to pursue careers in tech.In this role, you will collaborate with Mindera employees, engaging them in skills-based volunteering that enhances the Tech Camp experience.
You’ll also ensure that the program is delivered in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment, following safeguarding protocols to protect vulnerable individuals. You will work under the guidance of the Charity Leader but have the autonomy to lead initiatives that empower participants and foster a deeper connection with technology.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities:
- Tech Camp Coordination: Lead the planning and execution of Tech Camps, ensuring they are aligned with the Foundation’s mission, run smoothly, and are impactful for participants from underrepresented and vulnerable communities.
- Volunteer Management & Engagement: Coordinate with Mindera employees to involve them in volunteering, tapping into their expertise to enhance participants' learning experiences.
- Support for Vulnerable Participants: Create an inclusive, safe, and supportive space for all participants, offering guidance and encouragement while adhering to safeguarding protocols and addressing any additional needs they may have.
- Logistics & Operations: Oversee all camp logistics, including venue coordination, equipment, scheduling, and travel across the East Midlands, ensuring seamless delivery.
- Safeguarding & Compliance: Design, implement, and oversee safeguarding protocols to protect vulnerable participants, volunteers, and staff. Ensure compliance with safety and safeguarding regulations, including training and accreditation in safeguarding vulnerable individuals.
- Stakeholder Communication: Act as the primary contact for participants, parents, caregivers, and other stakeholders, providing regular updates and maintaining positive relationships.
- Promote Diversity & Inclusion: Foster a welcoming environment that champions diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring all participants feel valued and respected.
- Administrative Support: Manage the administrative aspects of the program, including participant registration, data collection, feedback, and reporting to improve future initiatives.
- Ad-hoc Tasks: Support other Foundation activities or projects as needed.
Core Elements:
- Experience with Vulnerable & Underrepresented Groups: Proven experience working with underprivileged or underrepresented individuals, particularly in coordinating community or youth programs that support vulnerable groups. Experience with safeguarding vulnerable individuals is essential, and relevant safeguarding training or accreditation is required.
- Safeguarding Expertise: Demonstrated ability to create and maintain a safe, compliant environment, with up-to-date safeguarding training and accreditation. Knowledge of safeguarding legislation and experience handling vulnerable participants is critical.
- Volunteer Management: Strong organisational skills with experience managing corporate or community volunteers. Ability to engage employees and volunteers in meaningful projects that support the Foundation’s mission.
- Effective Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with a wide range of stakeholders, including participants, parents, volunteers, and internal teams.
- Technical Interest / Knowledge: Experience or a strong interest in technology, IT, computer science, or related fields. Basic knowledge of programming, robotics, or digital design is a plus.
- Problem-Solving & Initiative: Self-starter with the ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative, and find creative solutions to operational challenges.
- Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: A passion for promoting diversity within the tech sector and fostering an inclusive environment for all participants.
Benefits
We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Flexible working arrangements
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within a global company
- A dynamic, innovative, and supportive work environment, where your ideas and contributions are valued
- Growth opportunities including access to Udemy
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays. After 2 years you are entitled to 1 additional day/ year up to 30 days
- Private Medical Healthcare with Aviva
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Shared Parental and Adoption leave and pay
- Retail Discounts
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Annual company team-building trip and Christmas party
- At our office in Leicester we have a wide range of snacks and drinks to keep you fed and healthy
Why join Mindera UK Foundation?
The Mindera UK Foundation, registered in 2024, is dedicated to making tech more accessible for underrepresented groups, including women, LGBTQ+ individuals, those from lower socio-economic backgrounds, ethnically diverse communities, and people with disabilities. We aim to bridge the digital gap by providing adaptive technology, inclusive education, and advocating for equitable hiring practices. Through initiatives like our Tech Camps, we offer hands-on experience in a supportive environment, empowering participants to explore and pursue careers in tech.
Our goal is to help unlock their potential and create a more inclusive, diverse tech industry.Check out our Blog: http://mindera.com/ and our Handbook: https://mindera.com/handbook.pdf
