Community Coordinator
About the Classroom to Boardroom Foundation
The Classroom to Boardroom Foundation works directly with students, schools and businesses to overcome career barriers that are very often linked to economic disadvantage.
Our programmes are designed with students’ potential and career capability front of mind. We support secondary and post‑16 students at a key inflection point in their lives, when they first begin to consider their future career options seriously. Through our school partnerships, we deliver skills workshops, work experience opportunities and apprenticeship programmes, and we connect students and alumni to our global network of professional partners.
Our vision is a future where someone’s economic situation growing up does not limit their access to professional and personal success. We are building a growing community of students, alumni, schools and partner organisations who believe in, and actively contribute to, that mission.
About the role
We are looking for a Community Coordinator to play a central role in nurturing, growing and energising the Classroom to Boardroom Foundation community.
This role is ideal for someone who is highly people‑focused, thrives on building relationships, and enjoys being at the centre of a vibrant, purpose‑driven ecosystem. Rather than managing programmes end‑to‑end, this role focuses on connection, engagement and experience, ensuring students, alumni and school partners feel supported, valued and part of something bigger.
You will work closely with students, alumni, school partners, and internal colleagues, acting as a consistent, friendly, and trusted point of contact across the Foundation’s activities. As a small but impactful team, you’ll have genuine ownership and visibility, and the chance to shape how our community evolves over time.
Key responsibilities
Community & relationship building
Build strong, positive relationships with students and alumni, acting as a key point of contact throughout their journey with the Foundation
Support alumni engagement by maintaining regular communication, encouraging participation in events, and helping foster a sense of ongoing belonging
Cultivate relationships with careers leads, teachers and school leaders to strengthen existing partnerships and support the growth of our school network
Expand relationships with complementary providers and third parties with similar missions
Student & alumni engagement
Organise and host student and alumni events (in‑person and virtual), creating welcoming, well‑run and inclusive experiences
Support the delivery of Foundation activities such as skills sessions, mentoring touchpoints and insight events, with a focus on smooth coordination and great participant experience
Be a visible, approachable presence at workshops and assemblies, supporting students and encouraging engagement
Communications & content
Create simple, engaging community communications, including presentations, newsletters, event materials and social media content
Help share student and alumni stories to celebrate progress, achievements and impact
Maintain accurate records and contact information to support effective communication and follow‑up
Internal collaboration
Work closely with internal colleagues to align community activity with Foundation priorities and share the message across the wider Kernel group
What we’re looking for
We don’t expect you to tick every box, but you’re likely to thrive in this role if you bring many of the following:
A genuine passion for social mobility, education and creating opportunities for young people
A people‑first mindset - you enjoy building relationships and supporting individuals over time
Confidence communicating with a wide range of audiences, including students, teachers and professional partners
Comfort presenting or facilitating sessions with groups (or a clear desire to build this confidence)
A proactive, self‑starting approach, with the ability to take ownership in a small team
Strong organisational skills, with the ability to juggle multiple moving parts
An empathetic, approachable and supportive style
High attention to detail, particularly around events, communications and follow‑up
What you’ll get
A high‑performance but human working environment - we take our impact seriously, but not ourselves
Health cash plan, mental wellbeing support and discounted gym membership
Regular team socials and group-wide events
Discretionary bonus up to 15%
Exposure to a dynamic commercial business setting with support from hands-on mentorship and management.
If people and purpose sit at the heart of what you do, and you’re excited by the idea of supporting and growing a mission‑driven organisation, we’d love to hear from you.