Job Description
Digital Programme Lead
Salary: £27,076
Location: Sandy Row, Belfast, BT12 5ET
Reports to: Centre Manager
BelfastSouth is recruiting a Digital Programme Lead to join its Digital Team. This role forms part of a two-person leadership structure responsible for delivering innovative digital programmes across South Belfast. Funded by the National Lottery Community Fund, the post focuses on supporting children and young people, particularly those from disadvantaged communities, to build digital skills, confidence and opportunities through creative technologies and participant-centred learning.
Key Responsibilities
- Jointly plan, manage and deliver BelfastSouths Digital Programme, including evening, weekend and holiday activities where required
- Deliver training and workshops in areas such as digital fabrication, coding, CAD, gaming, digital media, photography, film, VR and 3D printing
- Support accredited and non-accredited learning opportunities
- Engage and mentor children and young people, encouraging participation, creativity and progression
- Build partnerships with schools, community organisations and youth groups across South Belfast
- Support marketing, recruitment and digital communications, including social media and content creation
- Maintain programme records, evaluation data and reporting requirements
- Coordinate schedules, resources, equipment and external trainers
- Support events, showcases and exhibitions promoting participant achievements
- Ensure safeguarding, inclusion and compliance at all times
- Participate in ongoing training and professional development, including digital fabrication training linked to OCN-accredited delivery
Essential Criteria
Applicants should demonstrate:
- Experience working with children and young people, particularly in disadvantaged communities
- Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection
- Experience delivering or supporting digital skills or creative digital activities
- Experience using digital technologies and/or digital fabrication equipment
- Strong communication, organisational and teamwork skills
- Flexibility to work evenings and weekends when required
Desirable Criteria
- Knowledge of digital and creative industry pathways
- Experience in community or educational settings
- Experience delivering accredited training (e.g. OCN)
- Passion for supporting young peoples development and improving life opportunities
To be considered for this position, candidates must complete both the application form and the monitoring form. Please click Apply below to be redirected to CommunityNI, where you can download both forms.
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