NEET Engagement & Transitions Specialist

Weston College; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Weston College in Weston-super-Mare is seeking an Engagement and Transitions Officer to support NEET learners in re-engaging with education, training, and employment pathways. The post is full-time (37 hours per week) and will involve building partnerships with DWP, councils, and community organisations to create referral pathways.

You will manage outreach, coordinate with multi-agency partners, and guide individuals from initial enquiry to enrolment, contributing to safeguarding and inclusion

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience.
• Experience working with disengaged or NEET young people.
• Experience working with external partners or community organisations.
• Understanding barriers to participation and strategies to support re-engagement.

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining strong working relationships with external partners including DWP, local councils, youth services, and community organisations.
• Proactively engaging NEET young people through targeted outreach approaches, including community-based activity, events and partnership-led initiatives.
• Representing the College at multi-agency meetings and local forums to promote provision and strengthen referral pathways.
• Generating and managing a pipeline of referrals into NEET provision, supporting individuals from initial enquiry through to enrolment.

Skills

Experience with NEET

External partnerships

Barrier mitigation

Education

Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

Weston College in Weston-super-Mare is seeking an Engagement and Transitions Officer to support NEET learners in re-engaging with education, training, and employment pathways. The post is full-time (37 hours per week) and will involve building partnerships with DWP, councils, and community organisations to create referral pathways.

You will manage outreach, coordinate with multi-agency partners, and guide individuals from initial enquiry to enrolment, contributing to safeguarding and inclusion