Work Experience Coordinator

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY; Oak Tree; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional development authority in Oak Tree is seeking a Work Experience Programme Coordinator to enhance local career guidance for young people. This role involves coordinating with schools, employers, and local agencies to provide meaningful work experience opportunities. Candidates should have a commitment to inclusive recruitment and strategic leadership skills. Hybrid working is offered with various employee benefits, including 27 days annual leave.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Access to private counselling

Free parking

On-site café with staff discount

Qualifications

• Drive and commitment to be the best you can be.
• Ability to support veterans and promote inclusive recruitment.
• Strong responsibility and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with schools to support those in greatest need.
• Develop strategy for modernising work experience opportunities.
• Mobilise employers to create meaningful work experience.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Communication

Influence

Job description

Work Experience Programme Coordinator – Tees Valley Careers Hub

The Tees Valley Careers Hub raises aspirations, connects young people with high-quality careers guidance and experience, and ensures local education establishments link with employers and jobs. We believe young people should 'Stay Local Go Far' and are committed to helping them access opportunities in our growth sectors.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with a caseload of schools, supporting those with the greatest need using benchmark data, Education Insights data, and indicators of disadvantage.
• Support modernisation of the wider system, developing strategy and activity around demand, supply quality and process of work experiences, and convene key players.
• Lead and build foundations to inform future working and approach.
• Support a joined‑up approach based on evidence.
• Mobilise employers (particularly from growth sectors) and providers to create meaningful work experience opportunities, identifying challenges and best practice.
• Consider procurement and social value in a modernised WEX system.

Qualifications

• Drive and commitment to be the best you can be.
• Strategic leadership, communication, influence and technical experience.
• Responsibility and accountability.
• Commitment to supporting veterans and inclusive recruitment.

Benefits

• Hybrid/Flexible working.
• 27 days annual leave, increasing to 32 days after 5 years service.
• Holiday Purchase Scheme.
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Access to private counselling and physiotherapy sessions.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Car Lease Scheme.
• Free parking.
• On‑site café with staff discount.

Applications must include a cover letter demonstrating alignment to the Competency Framework and evidence of the required qualifications.

We are committed to equal opportunities for all applicants and will provide a guaranteed interview to those who meet the minimum criteria.