Employer Engagement Enterprise Coordinator

Inspira Cumbria Ltd; Preston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional educational organization in Preston seeks an Employer Engagement Enterprise Coordinator to connect education with local business opportunities. You will foster relationships between education institutions and employers, guiding young people towards meaningful work experiences. Essential qualifications include a Level 4 professional credential and significant stakeholder engagement experience. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package, including annual leave, sick pay, and pension contributions, contributing to positive regional employment outcomes.

Benefits

26 days annual leave, increasing to 33 days

Enhanced sick pay

Enhanced pension contributions

Life assurance cover

Access to counselling services

Medical health plan

Qualifications

• Experience engaging with local businesses and networks.
• Understanding of school culture and careers education.
• Ability to produce high quality CVs and cover letters.

Responsibilities

• Build connections between education and local businesses.
• Work with Careers Hub Leads on labour market information.
• Support young people in achieving positive outcomes.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement and management

Building relationships with SMEs

Excellent communication skills

Education

Level 4 professional qualification

Relevant degree or project management qualification

Job description

The Role

As an Employer Engagement Enterprise Coordinator you will work as a key team member with other Enterprise Coordinators in the Lancashire Careers Hub to build powerful connections between education and the world of work. This role is all about forging and nurturing relationships with local businesses and networks that reflect the diverse opportunities available to young people. By helping employers understand and engage with the future workforce, you’ll play a key role in empowering young people to experience meaningful encounters with Lancashire employers.

About Lancashire Careers Hub

Lancashire Careers Hub is part of a national Hub network driven by the Careers and Enterprise company and locally through the Lancashire Skills and Employment Hub and Inspira which strengthens the relationship between education and business to ensure Lancashire has the future skilled workforce it needs to support its growing economy.

Key Responsibilities

Working closely with the Careers Hub Leads, you will ensure the local Labour Market Information for the Lancashire Skills and Employment Hub is embedded in the employer strategy, building links with local businesses that represent the range of opportunities in the area, including in growth sectors. This work will support local employers to gain an understanding of the future workforce, while supporting independent choice and supporting positive outcomes for young people.

About You

• Demonstrable experience of engaging and building relationships with Small to Medium Enterprises and larger businesses
• A strong track record of stakeholder engagement and management and of communicating with a variety of audiences
• An understanding of school culture and the challenges faced by schools in delivering careers and enterprise, and the current careers education and corporate social responsibility landscapes
• An understanding of relevant local and national policy relating to skills and economic development and the issues and barriers to employment faced by young people
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to persuade a variety of audiences and encourage others to use new ways of working
• A level 4 professional qualification is essential, and a relevant degree, project management or supervisory qualification would be advantageous. Experience and knowledge of the education system and local labour market is essential.

As our work focuses on supporting individuals in securing employment, it is essential that candidates demonstrate the ability to produce high quality CVs and cover letters, and/or job applications. Your ability to meet this standard will form part of our selection process.

Benefits

We offer a great benefits package, including 26 days annual leave, rising each year to a maximum of 33 days; Enhanced sick pay; Enhanced pension contributions; Life assurance cover; Access to counselling services and a medical health plan.

Next Steps

To apply, please visit our website - www.inspira.org.uk/jobs. We recommend applying at your earliest convenience as we reserve the right to close this advert at any time.

We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you require a copy of our job documents in a more accessible format or are struggling to complete the application form due to a disability, please contact us via [e-mail] or 01931 711300.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS Check.