The Outreach Manager will lead and oversee Club member recruitment across the National Saturday Club network. Reporting to the UK Network Director, the role will work in close partnership with Club delivery partners to increase participation, strengthen outreach practice, nurture strategic partnerships, and support the long term sustainability of Clubs. The role will develop strategic approaches and long term partnerships that benefit the network and improve access for young people from groups who face the greatest barriers to opportunity. Aligned with the charity's mission to increase equity of access to free, high quality extracurricular creative education, this role represents the next iteration of the National Saturday Club's outreach and recruitment function. Building on learning from a previous DCMS funded initiative, the Outreach Manager will bring together strategic oversight, partnership development and hands on operational leadership to strengthen Club member recruitment nationally. Effective recruitment has been shown to be central to widening participation outcomes, directly supporting both Club sustainability and long term engagement for young people who face the greatest barriers to opportunity. With a UK wide remit, the role has been created to support our network of partners to establish and sustain effective outreach and engagement practice, ensuring delivery aligns with sector best practice in widening participation and access. The postholder will manage a small outreach team, develop and maintain a wide range of recruitment partnerships, and work closely with internal colleagues to ensure a coordinated and effective approach to recruitment, advocacy and partner support. Essential Desirable Work with senior leadership to deliver a national recruitment strategy for Club members https://saturday-club.org/were-recruiting-an-outreach-manager/Job Summary
Job Description
Job Requirements
Significant experience of outreach, recruitment or engagement within education, youth, cultural or community settings
Experience of building and managing partnerships across multiple sectors
Strong understanding of widening participation and the barriers faced by young people aged 13-16
Experience of managing staff or freelancers
Strong organisational and planning skills
Confidence working with data, CRM systems and reporting tools
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Experience working with FE or HE institutions
Experience working with careers or education infrastructure such as Careers Hubs or LCEPs
Experience representing an organisation at conferences or sector events
Familiarity with national or place based education policy landscapesJob Responsibilities
Use data, insights and partner feedback to identify risks and improve recruitment and retention
Oversee recruitment support across the National Saturday Club partner network
Meet partners to understand local challenges and agree tailored support
Build partnerships with organisations including Local Authorities, Multi Academy Trusts, home education, young carer and military family networks
Identify opportunities to diversify recruitment channels and expand reach
Line manage two freelance Outreach Coordinators
Maintain accurate CRM records and oversee recruitment materials
Work with Marketing and Communications to align messaging and support outreach activity
Represent the National Saturday Club at events, conferences and partner meetingsUseful Links
How to Apply
Deadline: Monday 01 June at Midday