Digital Inclusion Coordinator

Overview

In this role you will lead the development and delivery of Newham Libraries’ digital inclusion and creative digital programme, helping residents build confidence and essential digital skills. You will work with library teams, schools and community partners to reduce digital exclusion and expand access to online services. You’ll manage spaces, programmes and a small team, delivering inclusive learning in coding, STEAM and digital creativity. This is your chance to help residents thrive in a digital world and shape community learning.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of the digital inclusion and creative digital programme for Newham Libraries
• Coordinate opportunities for residents to build digital confidence and access online services
• Design and deliver learning programmes in coding, STEAM, digital creativity and emerging technologies
• Develop and manage creative digital spaces, equipment and resources in libraries and community settings
• Collaborate with schools, community organisations and external partners to widen access to digital learning
• Support activities for children, young people, families and adults, creating progression from basic to advanced digital skills
• Recruit, train and support Digital Champions, volunteers and peer mentors
• Identify funding opportunities and develop projects to boost digital participation and innovation
• Monitor, evaluate and report on programme outcomes and impact
• Champion inclusive and accessible approaches to digital technology

Key requirements

• Experience developing and delivering digital inclusion or community-based technology programmes
• Knowledge of coding, STEAM and digital creativity initiatives
• Passion for widening participation and reducing digital inequality
• Ability to inspire learners of all ages and abilities to engage with digital tools
• Strong partnership, project management and organisational skills
• Ability to evaluate impact and use data to improve services

• inspiring and engaging learners
• strong collaboration and teamwork
• organisational and project management capabilities
• coding
• STEAM
• digital creativity

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