Work Experience Coordinator - Traineeships

Enredadera; Leeds; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Work Experience Coordinator to empower young people and connect them with valuable opportunities. In this role, you will build relationships with local businesses, celebrate student achievements, and provide engaging career advice. Join a supportive team dedicated to transforming lives through vocational education and training. Enjoy a friendly work environment with professional growth, generous holiday allowances, and various employee perks. If you're ready to make a difference and help shape the futures of young individuals, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

25 days of holiday

Early finish Fridays

Employee perks like eyecare reimbursement

Paid mileage

Access to well-being support

Professional growth opportunities

Employee awards and recognition schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting people into employment is essential.
• Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths are required.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with local businesses for student opportunities.
• Conduct risk assessments to ensure safe work placements.

Skills

Great communication

Creative problem-solving

Organizational abilities

Target-driven

Education

Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths

CEIAG Level 3/4

Job description

Ready to Make a Difference in Young Lives?

Do you love helping young people unlock their potential and take the next step in their journey? Join us as a Work Experience (Progressions) Coordinator and play a key role in shaping their futures by connecting them with amazing opportunities like work placements, apprenticeships, and further education.

Salary: £24,000 - £28,000

Why Join Juniper Training?

At Juniper Training, we're all about empowering young people to thrive. As a leading provider of vocational education and training, we believe in inspiring learners, helping them grow, and supporting them every step of the way. When you join us, you'll be part of a passionate team that's transforming lives daily.

Your Role As a Work Experience (Progression) Coordinator

Every day is a chance to make an impact! You’ll:

1. Shout About Our Students: Build great relationships with local businesses and promote the amazing potential of our learners for jobs, apprenticeships, and work placements.
2. Celebrate Progress: Review and assess student achievements regularly to keep them motivated and on track.
3. Grow Your Network: Develop a buzzing network of at least 50 active employers across diverse industries.
4. Keep It Safe: Carry out risk assessments to make sure work placements are safe and supportive.
5. Guide the Way: Offer top-notch career advice and deliver fun, engaging employability workshops.
6. Protect & Inspire: Safeguard our students' well-being while promoting Juniper's core values.

What You’ll Need
We’re Looking For Someone With

1. Essential: Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths.
2. Experience of supporting people into employment.
3. Desirable: CEIAG Level 3/4
4. Key Skills: Great communication, creative problem-solving, fantastic organizational abilities, and a drive to hit your targets!

What’s in It for You?
At Juniper, we don’t just care about our students we care about our team, too! You’ll enjoy:

1. A supportive, friendly team that celebrates your wins and helps you succeed.
2. Professional growth through ongoing training and development opportunities.
3. 25 days of holiday (increasing with service) + the option to buy or sell annual leave.
4. Early finish Fridays at 2:30 pm start your weekend early!
5. Employee perks like a Christmas Savings Club, eyecare reimbursement, Dragons Den competitions, Juniper lottery, long-service awards, and more.
6. Paid mileage (35p per mile for work-related travel).
7. Access to well-being support through our Employee Assistance Program.
8. Big rewards for your hard work with employee awards and recognition schemes.

At Juniper, we are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where every team member feels valued, respected, and empowered. We believe that a variety of perspectives and backgrounds enriches our work environment and enhances our ability to serve our clients and community.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including those who are underrepresented in our industry, and we strive to create an environment that reflects the diverse communities we serve.
If you require any accommodations during the application process, please let us know, and we will do our best to provide assistance. Join us in building a workplace that champions diversity, equity, and inclusion for all.