Enterprise & Employability Coordinator

Future Humber; Hull and East Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization is seeking an Employability and Enterprise Coordinator to lead an exciting programme for young people. You will inspire and equip individuals aged 8–19 with skills and confidence for career paths. Responsibilities include developing workshops and collaborating with local employers for practical experiences. This role is based in Hull with some flexibility before the new site is built.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering employability programmes or youth work.
• Strong understanding of career development pathways.
• Ability to design and implement engaging workshops.

Responsibilities

• Support recruiting and managing staff or volunteers involved in employability activities.
• Develop a creative and inclusive Employability & Enterprise programme.
• Plan employability programmes that include life skills development.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Program development

Project management

Communication skills

Motivational skills

Education

Relevant degree or experience in youth work or employability programmes

Job description

Overview

Company: Orsted UK

Salary: £26,000 to £30,000

Location: Horizon Youth Zone when built, some flexibility before then

Application Deadline: Mon 13th October 2025

Orsted has enabled the recruitment of an Employability and Enterprise Coordinator post at Horizon Youth Zone. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead and coordinate Horizon Youth Zone’s Enterprise and Employability programme. You’ll inspire and equip young people aged 8–19 (or up to 25 for those with additional needs) with the skills, confidence, and knowledge to explore career paths, enter the world of work, and pursue entrepreneurial ideas.

You will collaborate with local employers, schools, colleges, and training providers to design engaging, hands-on experiences - including workshops, work experience placements, mentoring schemes, and skills-based projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Support with recruiting and managing staff or volunteers involved in employability activities, including employer mentors, local professionals, and delivery partners
• Develop and deliver a creative, inclusive, and engaging Employability & Enterprise programme for young people, integrated into universal Youth Zone sessions and targeted projects
• Plan employability programmes and universal sessions that include life skills development, mock interviews, CV building, financial literacy, career exploration, and enterprise challenges
• Work closely with local employers (e.g. training providers) to offer work experience, virtual experiences, site visits, and mentoring schemes
• Embed young people’s voices in programme planning – enabling them to shape activities and co-produce enterprise and career pathways