Youth Careers Coach: Transform Futures (Hybrid, London)

Drive Forward Foundation; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering charity in London is seeking an experienced Careers Specialist to support young people in overcoming barriers to employment. In this role, you will provide personalized guidance, deliver workshops, and cultivate meaningful opportunities. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in similar roles, with strong communication skills and a passion for empowering youth. The position is hybrid and offers a salary between £32,000 and £34,500 annually, depending on experience.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

3% pension contribution after 3 months

Qualifications

• At least 2 years experience supporting young people or adults into employment.
• Proven ability to build trust with individuals facing complex needs.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual guidance to young people on achieving their career goals.
• Deliver workshops and outreach activities across multiple London boroughs.
• Support young people with CVs, applications, and interview preparation.

Skills

Experience supporting young people or adults from disadvantaged backgrounds

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Experience delivering employability workshops

Confidence using IT systems and databases

Tools

Salesforce or similar CRM tools

Job description

A pioneering charity in London is seeking an experienced Careers Specialist to support young people in overcoming barriers to employment. In this role, you will provide personalized guidance, deliver workshops, and cultivate meaningful opportunities. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in similar roles, with strong communication skills and a passion for empowering youth. The position is hybrid and offers a salary between £32,000 and £34,500 annually, depending on experience.