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Squad Community
Coordinator

Engagement & Outreach Coordinator

About Us

My Life My Say is a youth-led, non-partisan charity on a mission to empower every young person to participate in democracy. Through award-winning programmes such as the Democracy Cafés, Give An X Campaign, and Next Gen Conference, we are shaping a generation of active, informed, and engaged citizens. With our Co-CEOs leading on strategy development and ambitious growth plans, this is a pivotal moment to join our movement.

Scope of the Role

We are seeking a proactive and highly organised Squad Community Coordinator to support our Squad Community Manager and contribute to the smooth running of our Squad programme. This is a great opportunity to work at the heart of MLMS’ youth engagement work, supporting the delivery of leadership programmes, coordinating opportunities, and helping maintain an active and engaged Squad community.

 

This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about working with young people, enjoys organising and coordinating activity, and wants to gain hands-on experience in programme delivery and operations.

 

Please note that this is a remote UK job role.​​​

Key Responsibilities

​​​Squad Leadership Programme:

  • Support programme planning and communication with Squad Leaders

  • Help organise training sessions, meetings, and leadership development activities

  • Monitor Squad Leader participation, including following up with those who are less active in sessions

  • Track engagement and outcomes for reporting and evaluation

  • Support with booking travel and accommodation for Squad members
     

Community Engagement & Coordination:

  • Conduct regular audits of attendance and engagement across Squad activities

  • Track opportunities as they come through and coordinate with the Squad Community Manager to confirm Squad Leader attendance

  • Support with event management of Squad day (bookings, dietary requirements, travel)

  • Manage and monitor RSVPs for Squad sessions

 

Communication & Admin:

  • Review and respond to Squad member requests via WhatsApp and Squad inbox, including technical queries

  • Create, maintain and update FAQ’s for Squad community

  • Conduct a regular review of WhatsApp join requests and manage onboarding communications

  • Support the management of the Squad WhatsApp group, including sharing a weekly political post (poll or discussion topic) (training will be provided)

  • Create and manage Squad specific social media channels

Personal Specification

  • Must have completed the My Life My Say Squad Leadership Programme (required)

  • Confident using social media platforms, ads and performance analytics

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

  • Highly organised with strong attention to detail

  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively

  • Proactive and able to take initiative

  • Confident engaging with young people and building relationships

  • Reliable, professional, and able to follow through on tasks

What you'll gain

  • Hands-on experience in programme coordination and community management within a national youth organisation

  • The opportunity to work closely with the Squad Community Manager and wider MLMS team

  • Experience supporting and engaging a network of young leaders across the UK

  • Development of key professional skills including organisation, communication, and stakeholder management

  • Exposure to how youth-led programmes and opportunities are delivered behind the scenes

  • Opportunities to attend and support events, sessions, and leadership activities

  • A strong foundation for future roles in operations, community management, or similar pathways

Expectations

  • To commit to 2 days per week for a 12-month period starting May/June 2026 (remote)

  • To attend and contribute to relevant team meetings and events

  • To respond to messages and support community activity in a timely and professional manner

  • To take ownership of tasks and proactively support the Squad Community Manager

  • To maintain an appropriate level of confidentiality at all times

  • To be flexible and supportive in line with the needs of the role and wider team

Salary and Conditions of Service

  • Starting salary will be within the range of £27,000 per annum (pro-rata)

  • Annual Leave is 30 days, plus statutory public holidays (pro-rata)

  • Automatic entry into the employer pension scheme after 3 months of service, with the option to opt-out

  • All posts at MLMS are subject to reasonable adjustment under the Equalities Act (2010)

  • All appointments at MLMS are subject to a probationary period

  • The appointment is terminable by one month’s notice on either side

How to apply

If you would like to apply, please send an email to jobs@mlms.org.uk with your CV and written application.

 

For your written application, please answer the following questions (200 words max per question):

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  1. What makes you the best fit for this position?

  2. What would you get from doing this role / what's in it for you?

  3. If you were to decide on MLMS's next campaign, what would it be and why?

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Deadline: Thursday 30th April 2026

 

Interviews will take place virtually on the week commencing 4th May. Due to the time-sensitive nature of our campaigns, we reserve the right to close the role early if a suitable candidate is identified.​​

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Additional Information

Through this recruitment process we are looking to attract and retain a wide breadth of skills and experience relevant to the work of MLMS. We welcome all applications from those individuals who believe they have the skills and experience outlined above.

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Further Information

MLMS confirms its commitment to equal opportunities in all its activities. It is intended that no applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of political belief, sex, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or social class. Selection and promotion criteria are kept under review to ensure that individuals are treated on the basis of the job requirements and on their relevant personal merits, and are not disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.

 

If you have a disability and are interested in this post, MLMS welcomes your application.  For an informal discussion you may wish to contact on:

 

E-mail:         jobs@mlms.org.uk

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