Drawing and digital design during an educational course

EDUCATIONAL COURSES

ABOUT US

Open Lens Media is a Development, Engagement, and Employability Social Enterprise. We utilise creative approaches in Media and Digital Technology to provide employability, educational, engagement, training, and community consultation services to young people and youth-focused agencies.

We specialise in working directly with children, young people, and young adults between the ages of 11-16, 17-24, and 25-35 stemming from disenfranchised and low socio-economic backgrounds.

Find Out More

Watch our Promo Video below to discover more about what we do.

Read our 2024 Annual Outcomes Report here!

"I’m pleased to invite you to join us in celebrating our 2024 accomplishments, as shared by the Open Lens Media team in this report. Together, let’s continue our mission of ‘Developing Young People, Creating Opportunities, and Opening the Lens on the Youth Perspective.’"

- Daina Anderson Mpunzi (Founder and CEO)

Read the full report here

WHAT WE OFFER

EDUCATIONAL COURSES

Curriculum Enhancing programmes designed to encourage educational engagement and youth engagement.

SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMMES

Social Action focused, youth led programmes designed to build confidence and leadership skills.

EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

Providing help to further personal and professional goals alongside developing transferable skills to boost youth employability.

TRAINING AND CONSULTANCY

Bespoke consultancy for local authorities and youth-focused agencies.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SERVICES

Support for statutory bodies to form relationships with communities.

WHAT OUR GRADUATES SAY

Kevin, 17

Pathways Employability Programme - Triangle Trust Fund

I've enjoyed the course and it has taught me everything I need to know. It has helped me build skills and I'm grateful for it.

TRUSTED BY OUR PARTNERS & SUPPORTERS

Riz Ahmed

Director at Youth Connect

OLM staff are really committed to their field and are very impressive.

A couple of young people have gone on to pursue specific further education around journalism and media after their engagement in our sessions with OLM.

*EXCITING NEW OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN THE OLM TEAM*

We are looking for a strategic and driven Business Development Manager to join our team. This is a key leadership role responsible for expanding Open Lens Media’s reach, revenue streams, and partnerships. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in income generation, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to translate social impact into tangible business growth.

You will play a vital part in ensuring the sustainability and expansion of our overall organisational growth, youth-centred programmes and accredited courses by identifying new opportunities, securing funding, and cultivating relationships with partners, funders, and commissioners.

Job Title: Business Development Manager
Location: Walsall, West Midlands (Part-time remote working opportunities available)
Hours: Full time (Pro-Rata)
Contract: Fixed Term – 12 months
Salary/Hourly Rate: £39,500 (pro rata – 22.5 hrs per week)

Click the link in our bio to find the full job description on our website.

If you believe you are the right person for this role, we encourage you to apply for the position. Please submit the following documents via email to info@openlensmedia.co.uk with the email subject line ‘Business Development Manager' or Reference OLM/BDM.

1. Application form - click the link in our bio to visit our website and download the form

2. Resume/CV and brief Covering Letter:
Please use these to explain your interest in this role, how your skills and experience align with the responsibilities and qualifications outlined in the job description References: Provide contact information for at least two professional references who can speak to your qualifications, character, work experience and or work ethic.

Application deadline: 12th May 2025 (end of day)

#nowhiring #olm #walsall #walsalljobs #blackcountryjobs #blackcountry #developingyoungpeople

*EXCITING NEW OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN THE OLM TEAM!*

We are seeking a dynamic, passionate, and engaging individual to join our Programme Delivery team as a Programme Facilitator. In this varied and changemaking role, you will be responsible for delivering engaging and impactful workshops, training sessions and events designed to empower and inspire young people and young adults. This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact in the youth development of individuals across the West Midlands and contribute to the success of our youth centric 1 to 1, group based and social outreach initiatives. Please note that travel is essential in this role, and candidates should be willing to travel or have their own transportation.

Job Title: Media and Youth Engagement Programme Facilitator
Location: Walsall (office)
Hours: Casual
Contract: Casual hours
Salary/Hourly Rate: £12.21

Click the link in our bio to find the full job description on our website!

If you believe you are the right person for this role, we encourage you to apply for the position. Please submit the following documents via email to info@openlensmedia.co.uk with the email subject line ‘Media and Youth Engagement Programme Facilitator’.

1. Resume/CV.
2. Cover Letter: Please explain your interest in this role and how your skills and experience align with the responsibilities and qualifications outlined in the job description.
3. References: Provide contact information for at least two professional references who can speak to your qualifications, character, work experience and/or work ethic.

Application deadline: 12th May 2025
Interviews: 16th May 2025

#nowhiring #olm #walsall #walsalljobs #blackcountryjobs #blackcountry #developingyoungpeople

We are proud to announce Aaina Community Hub is now a Pledge 10 partner!

What is Pledge 10?

After our successful media training programmes, we noticed a common challenge: limited opportunities for our participants to take their next career steps. And we’re on a mission to change that narrative and to create incredible, tangible opportunities for budding talents in the region.

That’s why we’ve launched Pledge 10, and we’re reaching out to local companies to join us on this incredible journey.

Aaina Community Hub have pledged with us to work on bridging the skills gap and being the driving force behind a young person’s first steps towards their dream job. Through our Pledge 10 partnership, we will be making a real impact and providing valuable experiences for local young people whilst making the West Midlands shine brighter.

"Aaina Community Hub delivers preventative and intervention-focused life-enhancing opportunities for women and children, empowering through education, employment, advice and healthy lifestyles in a safe and supportive environment.

Pledge 10 is designed to 'provide meaningful and tangible opportunities' for people seeking employment. This was our main motivation for joining Pledge 10, as we understand the importance of providing people with opportunities, skills and empowerment to excel in life. This will be a great project which I hope our community can benefit from.”
- Maham Arooj, Administrator at Aaina Community Hub

Do you think that your organisation could offer a talented, passionate young person employment, an apprenticeship, or a work placement?

Become a Pledge 10 partner and start making a difference to someone’s life today! Call us at 01922 276162 or send us an email to info@openlensmedia.co.uk.

#olm #walsall #blackcountry #westmidlands #youthdevelopment #developingyoungminds #youthemployability #pledge10

Well done to our Pathways graduate, Callum!

Callum joined our Pathways Employability Programme hoping to work on his confidence whilst working to increase his chances of securing a job. Through a combination of facilitation sessions to work on boosting his employability skills and mentoring sessions to address his concerns about his personal skills, Callum has now graduated from Pathways more equipped for his future! Whilst on the course, Callum had the space and support to work on the skills he felt that he lacked and is now feeling ready for his next steps.

We are happy to hear that Callum feels more confident in himself, which is something that his Facilitator and Employability Coach had also noticed! We’re looking forward to hearing about how Callum progresses in his future.

#olm #walsall #blackcountry #westmidlands #developingyoungminds #walsallyouth #walsallcommunity #walsallemployment #youthemployment #nationallottery #nationallotterycommunityfund

Mentoring magic on our Pathways Employability Programme! 🪄

One of our brilliant Pathways participants has given us some positive feedback from their mentoring experience.

Did you know that we offer 6 additional employability coaching sessions alongside the 12 standard sessions on our Pathways programme?

If you’re looking to work on your personal and professional development with the help of our brilliant Employability Coach, then drop us a DM or email us on info@openlensmedia.co.uk to find out how you can join Pathways.

A big thank you to Zayne for taking the time to share his thoughts about his experience receiving coaching/mentoring from us; we’re looking forward to seeing how he puts his new tools into practice!

#olm #walsall #blackcountry #developingyoungminds #walsallyouth #walsallcommunity #youthemployment #walsallemployment #nationallottery #nationallotterycommunityfund

Praise from our Community Partner! 🙌

Project Management Officer at Walsall Council, Gurbaksh Samra, has provided some positive feedback on our services.

We have collaborated with Gurbaksh on numerous projects over the years, including the Black Country Impact project, Bloxwich Youth Consultation, and we are now currently working in partnership on the Bloxwich Launchpad Project.

Thank you to Gurbaksh for giving us great feedback; we’re excited to continue working with you on more projects in the future!

@ourwalsall #olm #walsall #blackcountry #westmidlands #developingyoungminds #walsallyouth #walsallcommunity #bloxwichyouth #bloxwichcommunity #youthemployment #walsallemployment #westmidlandsemployment

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EDUCATIONAL COURSES

ABOUT US

Watch our Promo Video below to discover more about what we do.

Read our 2024 Annual Outcomes Report here!

WHAT WE OFFER

WHAT OUR GRADUATES SAY

Kevin, 17

Pathways Employability Programme - Triangle Trust Fund

TRUSTED BY OUR PARTNERS & SUPPORTERS

Riz Ahmed

Director at Youth Connect

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