Green Careers Trainee: Project Support Officer

eystwales; Swansea; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

EYST is seeking a Trainee Green Careers Project Support Officer to help deliver the Green Careers Pathway in Swansea. The role supports the youth participants aged 16-30 to overcome barriers, build confidence, and gain employability and green skills aligned with sustainability and climate resilience.

Based in EYST Swansea, the post requires in-person delivery across the Swansea region, DBS checked, with travel as needed. 35 hours per week on a fixed-term 1-year contract, salary £24,479 per annum.

Qualifications

• Understanding of the issues faced by diverse ethnic minority communities in Wales.
• Experience working with ethnic minority communities (1+ year) desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of Individualised Support and Engagement.
• Support Participant Engagement and Inspiration.
• Support Career Exploration and Skill Development.
• Contribute to the Green Careers Youth Board and youth-led campaigns.
• Support Work Experiences and Placements.
• Support the delivery of In-Work Support and Career Progression.
• Promote Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Green Careers.

Skills

Community engagement

Travel across Swansea region

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Email

PowerPoint

Word

Excel

Job description

EYST is seeking a Trainee Green Careers Project Support Officer to help deliver the Green Careers Pathway in Swansea. The role supports the youth participants aged 16-30 to overcome barriers, build confidence, and gain employability and green skills aligned with sustainability and climate resilience.

Based in EYST Swansea, the post requires in-person delivery across the Swansea region, DBS checked, with travel as needed. 35 hours per week on a fixed-term 1-year contract, salary £24,479 per annum.