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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.

Praise from our Community Partner! 🙌

Director at Youth Connect, Riz Ahmed, has provided some positive feedback on our services.

We have worked with Riz at Pleck Youth Centre for a number of years, holding our Summer Holiday programme at the Centre for the young people in the local community.

Thank you to Riz for giving us great feedback; we’re excited to continue working with you and the young people in Pleck in the future!

@youthconnectwalsall #olm #walsall #blackcountry #westmidlands #developingyoungminds #walsallyouth #walsallcommunity #pleck #olm #walsall #blackcountry #westmidlands #developingyoungminds #walsallyouth #walsallcommunity #pleck

Mentoring magic on our Pathways Employability Programme! 🪄

One of our excellent Pathways graduates has given us some fab 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 Ifran 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!

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Kicking off our Pathways project at Aaina Community Hub!

Last week, we began hosting our Pathways Employability Programme at the Aaina Community Hub in Caldmore, Walsall, to increase the accessibility for the Aaina Hub visitors by bringing the Programme to them.

The project got off to a great start with Tahlena and Damaris jointly leading the first session on presentation skills, productivity, and motivation to a group of 4 participants. The participants got stuck in with the discussions and activities, with 1 participant telling the facilitators that it was a “really beneficial session”.

We’re looking forward to seeing how the Aaina Hub participants progress & work towards achieving their personal and professional goals over the weeks on our Pathways Programme!

@aaina.c.hub #olm #walsall #caldmore #blackcountry #westmidlands #developingyoungminds #walsallyouth #walsallcommunity #walsallemployment #nationallottery #nationallotterycommunityfund

*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

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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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