Vacancies

• Part-Time Project Coordinator

We are looking for a part-time Project Coordinator to sustain and develop our work.

Babel’s Blessing Language School

Part-time Project Coordinator

Babel’s Blessing is a grassroots language school and Community Interest Company that has been running for eight years across different London venues, and online. We run affordable classes in languages spoken by communities in London (such as Arabic, Latin American Spanish, Sylheti and Yiddish); and use the profits from these to run free English classes for migrants and refugees (ESOL courses). You can find out more about us on our website: 

www.babelsblessing.org

We are looking for someone to help with the day-to-day running of the project. This is a great opportunity to get involved in a small and dedicated organisation working to change the face of language teaching in London and beyond! 

Application closing date: 25th April 2024. 

Start date: Flexible - end April 2024. 

Location: London-based / remote. (Some classes and events take place in London, but remote working is possible). 

Hours: Average 5 hours per week at £15/hour. 

You will be helping the existing Project Co-ordinator who works an average of 10 hours per week. 

Please note that this is an average total number, i.e. you may work more weekly hours and fewer weekly hours over the year as a whole. 

This work is offered on a freelance basis, and you will need to provide proof of self-employment (e.g. a letter/email from HMRC).

Successful candidates will be invited to an online interview. 

How to apply: please email babelsblessing@gmail.com . Please send your CV and brief motivation letter, or an audio or video recording, explaining: 

• Why you are interested in this job.

• Why you are interested in Babel’s Blessing as an organisation. 

• How you heard about the position. 

• What skills and experience you have relating to each of the points listed under “Necessary Skills” below.

Closing date: 25th April 2024

Duties and responsibilities

Please note that duties and responsibilities will be shared with the other Project Co-ordinator, and that you would be supportedl by our Directors and Trustees. 

Communications

• Attending weekly Project Coordination meetings. 

• Attending meetings with the rest of the collective (both online and/or in person).

• Communicating with Trustees about organisational decision-making.

• Website & mailing list updates, some social media promotion.

Logistics

• Advertising for, interviewing and appointing teachers and volunteers. 

• Organising termly staff meetings and training sessions.

• Managing shared drive of teaching resources, policies, staff handbook etcetera.

• Producing annual report, organising Annual General Meeting.

Budget and fundraising

• Researching, keeping track of and applying for potential funding opportunities. 

• Liaising with accountant(s).

• Submitting necessary documentation to Companies’ House and HMRC.

We would be happy to support candidates to learn on the job any of the skills above they are not familiar with. Initially, you will have a clear handover and support from the current coordinators and will have regular check-ins with Trustees to ensure a smooth settling in.

Necessary skills

• Interest in horizontal organising (what we mean by horizontal organising: (more info on this video).

• Interest in participatory / critical education.

• Attention to detail.

• Ability to self-manage time. Being able to plan accordingly and having some flexibility.

• Strong fundraising skills and experience.

• Good communication skills.

• IT skills, e.g. using email, Zoom, Google docs and sheets, social media, Squarespace and/or other intuitive platforms.

• Some knowledge of basic accounting. 

• Experience in grassroots campaigning / charity groups.

People with personal and/or family experience of migration or asylum seeking are strongly encouraged to apply.

 Accessibility: Babel’s Blessing will make every effort to accommodate candidates with access needs to apply for, and to perform this role. Please contact us on babelsblessing@gmail.com if you wish to discuss access requirements, or if there are any accommodations that would make it easier for you to apply for the role.