Inclusive Pathways and Participation Manager

London Borough of Camden; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

London Borough of Camden is seeking an Inclusive Pathways and Participation Manager to ensure under-represented young people gain access to meaningful work experience and placements. You will work with schools, employers and services to design inclusive opportunities, support vulnerable groups, and remove barriers to participation.

You will collaborate across Camden STEAM, coordinating placements, developing partnerships and delivering targeted programmes that improve progression into future

Qualifications

• Experience developing inclusive education, careers or employment opportunities for young people.
• Strong understanding of barriers facing SEND and under-represented groups.
• Experience coordinating work experience, industry placements or employer-led programmes.
• Ability to influence stakeholders at different levels and turn partnerships into opportunities.
• Strong project and programme management skills and excellent communication.

Responsibilities

• Help ensure under-rerepresented young people access meaningful work experiences and placements.
• Build relationships with employers, schools and services across Camden to create inclusive opportunities.
• Identify young people and remove barriers to participation, providing support before, during and after placements.
• Contribute to growth of Camden STEAM’s work experience programme and employer-led opportunities.

Skills

Inclusive education initiatives

Youth career program development

Stakeholder engagement

Work experience coordination

Project management

Communication skills

Stakeholder influence

Job description

Inclusive Pathways and Participation Manager (Job Ref: 4265)

Starting salary: £50,537 – (£40,429.60 pro rata)

Job Level: Level 4 Zone 2

Work Location: 5 Pancras Square

Contract type: FTE: 0.8 – Fixed term until 31st March 2029

Closing date: Sunday 11th October 2026 at 23:55

Anonymised Application – in keeping with Camden’s commitment to inclusion the recruitment to this role is anonymised and supports the objective of reducing the impact of unconscious bias.

The role

Camden STEAM is our high-profile partnership bringing together schools, employers and communities to prepare young people for the future of work across science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics. We’re looking for an Inclusive Pathways and Participation Manager to help ensure that young people from under-represented groups and those who may face barriers to participation can access meaningful work experience, industry placements and employer-led opportunities. You’ll work closely with employers, schools, specialist education settings and services across Camden to create high-quality, inclusive opportunities. A key part of your role will be supporting young people who may require additional or tailored support, including care-experienced young people, young people in the Youth Justice System, young people with SEND and EHCPs, young carers, disabled young people, school non-attenders and those at risk of becoming NEET. You’ll build strong relationships with employers and help them develop inclusive placement practices, while working with schools and partners to identify young people, remove barriers and provide the right support before, during and after placements. You’ll also contribute to the continued growth of Camden STEAM’s work experience programme and our wider ambition to increase high-quality employer-led opportunities across the borough. This is an exciting opportunity to combine partnership working, programme delivery and specialist inclusion expertise to make a tangible difference to young people’s progression and future employment opportunities.

About you

You’ll be a proactive and collaborative professional with experience of developing inclusive education, careers or employment opportunities for young people. You’ll bring a strong understanding of the barriers facing young people with SEND and those from under-represented groups, alongside experience of working across education, transition and employment pathways. You’ll be confident building relationships across schools, employers and public services and have experience of coordinating work experience, industry placements or other employer-led programmes. You’ll also be able to influence stakeholders at different levels, including senior industry leaders, and turn partnerships into meaningful opportunities for young people. Strong project and programme management skills will be essential, as will excellent communication skills and a genuine commitment to inclusive opportunity and improving outcomes for young people.

Working for Camden

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At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits as well as joining a flexible working employer. Visit 'www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits' to see full details of our benefits.

Inclusion and Belonging

At Camden, we want every colleague to feel they belong and can thrive. We welcome applications from all parts of our community, and particularly encourage people from Black, Asian and Other Ethnic Heritage communities, LGBTQ+ people, disabled and neurodiverse people, survivors of domestic abuse, and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds or with care experience. We know that different voices and perspectives make us stronger, and we are committed to providing the support, adjustments and flexibility people need to succeed. Clickherefor more information on our commitment.

Asking for Adjustments

At Camden, we are committed to making our recruitment process barrier-free and accessible for everyone. If you need us to do something differently during the application, interview or assessment process, just let us know and we will support you. This could include providing information in an alternative format, extra time in assessments, or adjustments for disabled, neurodiverse or long-term health conditions. Please contact us on 020 7974 6655, [e-mail] by post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG. We’ll work with you to make sure the process works for you.