Post 16 Aspiration Coach

Lincolnshire County Council; Lincoln; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Discount schemes

Cycle to work

Flexible working

Career progression

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Lincolnshire County Council is seeking an innovative candidate to engage with Post 16 young people, building pathways into employment and ensuring quality careers input in Lincolnshire.

You will work with schools, education providers and employers to secure improved outcomes, using creative approaches and strong relationship-building to support young people from care backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with Post 16 young people.
• Knowledge of care legislation and national policies related to preparation for adulthood.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with schools, Post 16 education and employers to improve employment outcomes for care-experienced young people.
• Engage creatively with Post 16 students to inspire pathways into sustained employment.
• Establish and sustain key relationships with partners and stakeholders.

Job description

Are you excited by inspiring and motivating young people to achieve their potential and have the drive, passion and skills to influence change? If so, then we would love to hear from you. This is an exciting opportunity to join a team that will widen the routes for care experienced Post 16 young people, to have quality careers input and work experience to support pathways into sustained employment opportunities in Lincolnshire.

About the Role

We are looking for innovative candidates who can work collaboratively with schools, Post 16 education and training settings and employers to secure improved employment outcomes for care experienced young people. Lincolnshire is one of the largest county councils in the UK. We care about our staff, It's important to us that you have an excellent work/life balance and the opportunity to further develop your knowledge and skills in a supportive Local Authority setting.We are ambitious for both the residents of our county and the people who work here.

About You

To be considered for this new and exciting role, you will need experience of working with Post 16 young people and the ability to be creative in your approach to engaging with them. Knowledge of relevant care legislation, national policies and initiatives would be desirable, with a particular focus around preparing for adulthood and routes into employment.Therefore effective communication skills and the ability to establish and sustain key relationships is essential for this role.

Our offer

Along with a competitive salary we are offering:

• A Contributory pension
• Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work
• Flexible working policies
• Career progression opportunities
• A generous annual leave entitlement plus the option to buy more

At Lincolnshire County Council, we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. That’s why we offer a rewarding package designed to support your work–life balance, health and wellbeing, financial security, and career growth. Find out more about our offer to you in the attached brochure.

Applications Close on 3rd October 2026 and interviews will be held on 22nd October 2026

We wish you the best of luck with your application!

PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that your personal statement clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role as set out in the Job Description (attached on LCC jobs Site) and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council.

Please refer to our Job Information Pack here to support you in your application.

Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.

On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement.

We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward.

Please also note: once an application is submitted it is final and cannot be amended. If you withdraw your application, it cannot be reinstated and you will not be able to submit another application for that vacancy.

If you have an issue with your submitted application, please contact [e-mail].

We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.

Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

A Smarter Working Employer

We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. Our working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process. Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.

Fluency DutyIn accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

Our values – collaborative, adaptable, eco-conscious, supportive, and responsible – guide everything we do. We’re looking for candidates who share these values and bring them to life in their work, helping us build strong teams and make a real difference in the communities we serve.