Well Grounded runs the UK’s first series of specialty coffee training academies, connecting people looking for work with sustainable careers in the coffee industry. We are looking for a motivated and passionate individual to join our team, as Programme Lead for our Bristol academy and impact.
This is a great opportunity to work for a growing social enterprise, ambitious about making a real difference to the lives of people in the local community and expanding our reach into new areas in the UK. This is an ideal role for someone who wants to take a leadership position in a fast paced, cause-driven dynamic environment and get a diverse range of opportunities across social enterprise. You will be highly organised, with strong attention to detail, and the sort of person who gains satisfaction from juggling multiple priorities and working with multiple stakeholders. You must thrive in a busy environment and be excited about working for an agile and passionate social enterprise. You will be responsible for managing the programme across the regional, so should be happy working autonomously whilst always having the support of the central team.
About The Role As the local lead, you will be responsible for managing the day to day operations of our social impact in the local area, liaising with local employer partners, recruiting learners onto our programmes and ensuring onward employment for Graduates. To ensure the long-term success of our Bristol academy, fundraising will also form a part of this role, so we are looking for someone entrepreneurial with strong networking and partnership building skills. You’ll be equally comfortable connecting with local government contacts as with local coffee industry leaders to create new funding opportunities and partnerships. Safeguarding, monitoring and reporting are essential to this role and we will provide safeguarding training as part of your induction. We want to meet the right person for the organisations’ plans for the future and support you to grow and develop based on your strengths. Most importantly you will have a strong conviction in the potential of all people to achieve their goals.
Programme Management Programme manage the local Well Grounded activity, maintaining programme plans and reviewing progress with the support of the central team. Manage resources efficiently and effectively, reducing costs where appropriate whilst ensuring quality of provision. Coordinate training resources and source and manage contract trainers as required. Manage local safeguarding requirements. Ensure data management and collections for monitoring and evaluation purposes. Partnership Management Source and manage employer partners to provide and manage placements and job outcomes for our learners. Gather feedback from employers and put learnings into action. Develop a strong community network of key stakeholders including the coffee industry, funders and local community organisations.
Revenue building Identify and execute a fundraising plan with the support of the Well Grounded central team to build local fundraising opportunities. Manage and grow existing funders.
Other You will be required to deliver training as part of your role. Depending on your previous experience this may be coffee or employability focused. Training will be provided but you should have experience of delivering learning or information to a range of audiences.
Job specification
Essential Understanding of social enterprise Ability to work independently to ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget Experience delivering training to diverse groups Experience in account management, building and growing partnerships Experience of working to tight deadlines Managing or co-ordinating projects or events Experience of working and communicating with a wide range of people and stakeholders Advanced written and verbal communication skills Experience of preparing presentations in powerpoint or equivalent to brand standards for a range of audiences
Approach An ability to work collaboratively, taking and incorporating feedback A commitment to social impact and a belief in supporting everyone to reach their full potential Excellent communication skills and an ability to communicate with a range of people from different backgrounds An ability to organise and be self-motivated A calm approach to problems and an ability to use initiative to find solutions An interest or knowledge of coffee
Desirable: Working, studying, communicating or volunteering with vulnerable/disadvantaged young people or adults Experience having set up your own project or enterprise Qualification as an AST
Perks: Free coffee 36 days paid leave per year: 25 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, 3 days between Christmas and New Year, prorated Employee Assistance Programme offering free counselling Work phone and laptop
About Well Grounded Training Our training programmes utilise the Specialty Coffee Association Diploma System to provide content and accreditation for all our programmes. We are a growing social enterprise, so expect a fast paced, cause-driven and dynamic working environment, as well as one with great opportunity for your own growth and development.
To apply and further questions: Please apply via this link, no later than 16th March 2025.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Lynne Christie Deutsch by email at [email protected]
