Enterprise Coordinator

London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and London Borough of Wandsworth; City Of London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Twickenham is seeking an experienced Enterprise Coordinator to drive career initiatives in South London. This role involves collaborating with schools and local businesses to enhance career opportunities for young people. The ideal candidate will have experience in the careers landscape and possess strong project management skills. This is a fixed-term position with a salary range of £38,976 - £47,229.

Benefits

40 days annual leave

Flexible working

Generous pension plan

Qualifications

• Experience working within the careers landscape.
• Experience developing, implementing and delivering projects that support young people.
• Experience developing sustainable and effective partnerships with key stakeholders including education and employers.
• Effective project management skills.
• Effective organisational skills.
• Excellent time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support schools and colleges to improve careers activities.
• Engage with local businesses to support career provision.
• Facilitate innovative careers programmes and activities.

Skills

Engaging local employers

Building networks and partnerships

Developing high-quality careers programmes

Job description

Enterprise Coordinator

£38,976 - £47,229 | Fixed Term Contract until August 2026 | Twickenham

The South London Partnership are looking for a dynamic Enterprise Coordinator to become the engine of the South London Careers Hub. You will support schools and colleges to improve careers activities in south London and respond to the needs of the local economy.

Key skills

• Engage local employers and businesses across South London to support schools and colleges with their career provision, creating a homegrown talent pipeline of young people ready for work.
• Strengthen and build networks and partnerships with schools, careers leaders, SENCOs, local and national businesses, local authorities and careers support providers.
• Support careers education by helping businesses and careers leaders develop high‑quality, innovative careers programmes and activities.

About the role

As an Enterprise Coordinator you will make a material impact on young people in south London by increasing their interactions with employers and promoting a breadth of job opportunities in a post‑covid economy. You will work with stakeholders to facilitate innovative careers programmes and meaningful world‑of‑work activities, helping young people carve out a pathway towards an exciting career and creating a talent pool at the heart of the future south London economy.

Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Experience working within the careers landscape.
• Experience developing, implementing and delivering projects that support young people.
• Experience developing sustainable and effective partnerships with key stakeholders including education and employers.
• Effective project management skills.
• Effective organisational skills.
• Excellent time management skills.

Closing Date: 23rd November 2025

Secondment: All internal applicants must seek permission from their current line manager before applying. Failure to do so may result in the secondment not being authorised.

Richmond & Wandsworth Better Service Partnership are committed to inclusive recruitment practices, equality and diversity, disability confidence and safeguarding. We offer a wide range of benefits including 40 days annual leave (including bank holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.