Team Leader in Exeter

Job description

Volunteer Role | 5-7 hours/week | Make a real difference helping adults learn to read with Read Easy, a long-established, trusted national charity

Cathedral Appointments is proud to be working in partnership with Read Easy North, East & West Devon, part of the only national charity offering free, one-to-one reading coaching for adults who struggle with literacy.

Why This Matters

• Help adults gain confidence, independence, and new opportunities through reading
• Lead a local team of volunteers making a real difference in your community
• Join a fun, supportive, and inclusive charity with a proven track record of impact

About Read Easy

• Founded in 2010 in Dorset, formally established nationally in 2011 as Read Easy UK
• North, East & West Devon network formed in April 2024, with hubs in Okehampton, Barnstaple, Axminster, Exmouth, and Exeter
• Supported entirely by volunteers, delivering confidential, one-to-one reading coaching

We are helping Read Easy build a pool of passionate volunteers across Devon, with a particular focus on recruiting a new Team Leader.

About the Team Leader Role

As Team Leader, you will coordinate volunteers, drive local initiatives, and ensure the group delivers effective reading support.

Responsibilities:

• Support and guide Reading Coaches and Coordinators
• Lead communication and volunteer engagement
• Oversee local partnerships and community outreach
• Use organisational and IT skills to keep the team connected

Ideal for someone with:

• Experience managing or supporting volunteers
• Interest in adult literacy or community education
• Confidence with Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and email
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills

Time commitment: 5–7 hours per week, minimum 2-year commitment

Other Volunteer Opportunities

Alongside the Team Leader, Read Easy North, East & West Devon is also welcoming expressions of interest for:

• Coordinator Supporter & Lead Recruiter
• IT Support
• Publicity Officer
• Reading Coaches
• Local Volunteer Recruiters

Why Volunteer with Read Easy?

Volunteering with Read Easy means joining a fun, supportive, and collaborative charity where every hour makes a difference. You will see firsthand how learning to read transforms confidence, family life, and community connection.

Read Easy promotes Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, and is a Disability Confident organisation, guaranteeing interviews for disabled applicants who meet essential criteria.

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Together, we can help more adults across Devon read, grow, and thrive.

Recruitment Consultant: Georgia Parkhouse

Ref: 11024

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Exeter

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

25-10-2025

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English