Team Leader

The Team Leader role requires someone with the enthusiasm and energy to lead the group and ensure that tasks are delegated and effectively completed so that all on the Management Team are able to contribute to the success of Read Easy locally. You will be calling and attending bi-monthly Management Team meetings and supporting the activities of the group, which will require 6 to 12 hours a week. Ideally you will remain in the role for at least two years.

Responsibilities

·      Lead the Management Team in setting goals and planning activities so that it functions effectively in delivering reading coaching to as many local people as possible.

·      Ensure all Team members are encouraged and enabled to fulfil their individual roles and responsibilities, and manage succession planning for the group.

·      Support and oversee the Coordinators; this is likely to require a monthly debrief meeting, as well as email and phone contact, as necessary.

·      Ensure volunteers and Readers are supported and encouraged to enjoy what they do.

·      Ensure that the requirements of your Constitution and Affiliation Agreement are met, and that the guidance in the handbooks provided by Read Easy UK is followed.

·      Act as an ambassador for your Read Easy group and build positive and beneficial relationships with key stakeholders.

·      Build strong relationships with your Read Easy UK Regional Adviser.

·      Maintain and promote the reputation of your group and of Read Easy UK as a whole and ensure that members of the group uphold Read Easy UK’s values and good name.

Personal qualities and experience looked for

·      Strong leadership and team management skills and experience, with ability to inspire trust and confidence in others.

·      An ability to think and act strategically, set goals, plan work and delegate.

·      An understanding of what motivates others and ability to influence/manage relationships.

·      A willingness and ability to challenge others, deal with underperformance and manage conflict when necessary.

·      An open attitude that encourages two-way communication with Team and Regional Adviser, and a willingness to seek support as necessary.

·      An understanding of the need to meet the legal duties of Management Team membership and affiliation to Read Easy UK, with an attention to detail and procedure.