Future Ready Youth Careers Project Officer

Hertfordshire County Council; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the UK is seeking a Project Officer to lead the Future Ready Programme for young people in Hemel Hempstead. The role focuses on delivering immersive work experiences aimed at improving the career readiness of disadvantaged youth. Candidates should possess excellent organizational skills, a driving license, and the ability to build relationships between young people and education settings. This position involves safeguarding checks and a commitment to supporting disabled applicants.

Qualifications

• Legal rights to work in the UK.
• Driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Able to understand the barriers that young people face.
• Ability to build rapport with young people and education settings.
• Ability to build relationships between local/national employers and the school caseload.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the Future Ready Programme to enhance career readiness.
• Provide immersive work experiences for socio-economically disadvantaged young people.
• Increase employer capacity for quality work experiences.

Skills

Excellent organisation and administrative skills

Interpersonal skills

Good ICT skills

Job description

A local government authority in the UK is seeking a Project Officer to lead the Future Ready Programme for young people in Hemel Hempstead. The role focuses on delivering immersive work experiences aimed at improving the career readiness of disadvantaged youth. Candidates should possess excellent organizational skills, a driving license, and the ability to build relationships between young people and education settings. This position involves safeguarding checks and a commitment to supporting disabled applicants.