Career and Work Inspiration Project Officer

Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority; Huntingdon; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

The Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority is seeking a Careers and Work Inspiration Project Officer to lead initiatives aimed at enhancing employability and career opportunities for young individuals. This part-time role involves collaboration with schools and businesses to develop impactful projects, requiring strong stakeholder engagement and expertise in career guidance.

Benefits

Opportunities for personal development

Collaborative and creative work environment

Qualifications

• Significant experience in careers, employability, or project roles.
• Deep knowledge of education, skills, & employment landscape.
• Proactive and creative approach.

Responsibilities

• Designing and delivering career projects and strategies.
• Managing partnerships across education and industry.
• Reporting progress on budgets and projects.

Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Partnership Working

Communication

Innovative Mindset

Education

Level 3 Qualification

Job description

We're Hiring: Careers and Work Inspiration Project Officer

Location: Huntingdon/Hybrid

Directorate: Economy and Growth – Skills & Employment

Salary Band: NJC 10, from £37,938 (FTE) This role will be contracted to 18.5 hours/week, therefore the pro-rata salary will be from £18,969.

Closing Date: Monday 4th August at 9am.

Part-time (0.5 FTE, 18.5 hours/week). Specific days and hours are flexible and can be discussed during the interview process.

Please note: We may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out.

Role Overview

Working with the Youth Guarantee Lead within the Skills Team, this excellent role will place you at the forefront of careers and work inspiration activities across Cambridgeshire & Peterborough.

You will be involved in the development and implementation of the Youth Guarantee as well as a range of other programs aimed at strengthening NEET prevention at Key Stage four and post-16. Ideally, you will have skills and experience as a careers guidance professional and should possess a working knowledge of pre- and post-16 education and employment policy.

You should be able to demonstrate a good understanding of the local labour market and have the skills and experience necessary for working with employers across various programmes, including work experience, industry placements, and broader curriculum development.

Join us and help shape the future of careers and skills for generations to come!

What you'll be doing:

• Designing and delivering projects that support strategic careers and employability goals
• Building and managing strong partnerships across education, business, and third sectors
• Acting as a subject matter expert and advisor to schools and providers
• Creating inclusive and impactful employer engagement strategies
• Leading the development of resources and tools to inform and inspire career pathways
• Managing budgets and reporting progress in line with funding requirements

We’re looking for someone with:

• Significant experience in careers, employability, or a similar project role
• A strong track record of stakeholder engagement and partnership working
• Deep knowledge of the education, skills, and employment landscape
• An innovative mindset, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach
• A minimum Level 3 qualification relevant to the role

What we offer:

• The chance to be part of a forward-thinking team making a difference across the region
• A role where creativity, collaboration, and community impact are at the heart of your work
• Opportunities for personal development and continuous learning

Job Description

You can view the full Job Description for this role here.

Key Details

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and covering letter to [e-mail].

Your covering letter must demonstrate how you meet the Knowledge, Skills and Experience outlined in the job description. Applications without a covering letter will not be considered.

Key Dates

• Closing date: Monday 4 August at 9am
• Please note: this is the closing date for this vacancy is as stated here; other job sites may display a different date.
• Interviews will be held w/c 18th August, in our Huntingdon office.

We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Enquiries

For more information, contact: [e-mail]

Right to Work

This role does not offer visa sponsorship. You must have an existing and valid right to work in the UK at the time of application.

Our Commitment

We are a Disability Confident Employer and proud supporters of the Care Leavers Covenant and Armed Forces Covenant.

We encourage applicants to complete our voluntary Equal Opportunities Questionnaire. Your participation in this process is entirely optional and will not impact your application in any way. The information you provide will be kept confidential and will only be used for internal monitoring purposes. Please click on the link to complete this Equal Opportunities Questionnaire Form. For more information, please visit this page.