Enterprise Coordinator

Bedford College Group; England; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Bedfordshire is seeking an Enterprise Coordinator to enhance student services. The role involves building relationships between schools and advisors, supporting career programs, and ensuring compliance with educational standards. Candidates need a relevant degree and excellent communication skills, with a strong background in stakeholder management. This position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus Bank holidays

People's pension

Retail and Leisure Discounts

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of school culture and careers education.
• Proven experience leading multi-stakeholder projects.
• Competent in using IT and social media platforms.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage relationships for impactful careers education.
• Coordinate meetings and support institutions in improving careers programmes.
• Engage local stakeholders and contribute to regional skills strategies.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organisation skills

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in a relevant business subject

Job description

Overview

Role: Enterprise Coordinator

Location: Bedfordshire

Salary/Benefits: Salary is between £29,870 and £39,696 per annum DOE and Qualifications, 27 days annual leave plus Bank holidays, People\'s pension, Retail and Leisure Discounts, excellent professional and personal development opportunities, accessing college courses.

Hours/Weeks: 37 hours per week

Contract Type: Fixed Term - Full Time - Fixed until 08 November 2026

About the role:

We are currently seeking an Enterprise Coordinator to join our Student Services department at The Bedford College Group.

As an Enterprise Coordinator, you play an important role in the success of our students through:

• Careers Network Leadership - Build and manage relationships between schools/colleges and Enterprise Advisers, ensuring impactful careers education aligned with Gatsby Benchmarks.
• School & College Support - Coordinate meetings, track progress, and support institutions in self-assessing and improving their careers programmes using CEC tools.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Strategy - Act as a CEC ambassador, engage local stakeholders, contribute to regional skills strategies, and stay informed on best practices and legislation.
• Compliance & College-Wide Duties - Ensure safeguarding, equality, and health & safety standards are upheld; support TBCG-wide activities including open days, exams, and disciplinary processes.
• Professional Conduct & Development - Represent TBCG internally and externally, contribute to strategic initiatives, and proactively engage in training and continuous improvement.

About you:

• Qualifications & Sector Knowledge - Degree in a relevant business subject or equivalent experience, with strong understanding of school culture, careers education, and CSR landscapes.
• Policy & Employment Insight - Awareness of local/national skills and economic development policies, and the barriers young people and employers face in accessing work experience.
• Programme & Stakeholder Management - Proven experience leading multi-stakeholder projects, with a background in stakeholder engagement and communication across varied audiences.
• Skills & Attributes - Excellent communication, organisation, and strategic planning skills; resilient, adaptable, and proactive in managing competing priorities and driving performance.
• Digital Proficiency & Continuous Improvement - Competent in using IT and social media platforms to enhance network impact, with a focus on continuous improvement and professional development.

For a more detailed breakdown of the job role and the requirements, please see the Job Description attached to this vacancy.

Interviews to be held: 03 October 2025

Safeguarding

The Bedford College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a thorough vetting process which includes an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975 provide information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions; further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. The Bedford College Group\'s policy on Employment of Ex-Offenders is attached to this vacancy.

Candidates who are barred from working with children are reminded it is a criminal offence to apply for this post.

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