Tracking Support Officer

Isle of Wight Council; Newport; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Isle of Wight Council in Newport is seeking a Tracking Support Officer to support Island Futures, delivering statutory participation tracking for 16–18-year-olds and promoting engagement in education, employment and training.

This is a key operational role focused on high-quality data, working with schools, post-16 providers and partner services to help young people sustain engagement and make successful transitions. Hybrid working with two remote days is available.

Job description

Are you motivated by making a real difference to young people’s futures?

We are looking for a skilled and organised professional to join Island Futures, supporting the Local Authority’s statutory responsibilities under the Skills and Participation legislation, including the Raising the Participation Age requirements, to track and promote the participation of young people aged 16–18 in education, employment and training.

This is a key operational role focused on delivering high-quality participation tracking, maintaining accurate data, and working closely with schools, post-16 providers and partner services to ensure young people are supported to sustain engagement and make successful transitions.

Tracking Support Officer

Company: Isle of Wight Council

Salary: Grade 5, £27,274 to £27,710 per annum

Hours: Full-time

Location: Newport, PO30 1UD

Working pattern: Hybrid - 2 days remote

Job type: Contract

Posting date: 16 Oct 2026

Closing date: 1 Nov 2026

Summary

Are you motivated by making a real difference to young people’s futures?

We are looking for a skilled and organised professional to join Island Futures, supporting the Local Authority’s statutory responsibilities under the Skills and Participation legislation, including the Raising the Participation Age requirements, to track and promote the participation of young people aged 16–18 in education, employment and training.

This is a key operational role focused on delivering high-quality participation tracking, maintaining accurate data, and working closely with schools, post-16 providers and partner services to ensure young people are supported to sustain engagement and make successful transitions.

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