Youth Employability Activity Coordinator - Leicester

Confidential; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a Youth Employability Activity Coordinator to design and deliver engaging programmes for 18-24 year-olds, helping them progress into employment, education or training. The role involves creating workshops, activities, and projects that build employability, confidence and resilience in a community-based setting.

You will work with mentors, employers and partners to provide practical sessions, mock interviews and labour market guidance, while promoting progression into

Qualifications

• Experience in youth work, employability, education, careers guidance, community development, coaching, sports development, creative arts, training or support services.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver engaging, employability-focused activities for young people aged 18-24.
• Develop a rolling programme of workshops, projects and group activities aligned to progression plans.
• Deliver sessions on employability skills, confidence, teamwork, communication, digital skills and workplace readiness.
• Coordinate partnerships with community organisations, employers and education providers.
• Promote safeguarding, inclusion and wellbeing and support learners to identify transferable skills.

Skills

Youth Engagement

Program Design

Workshop Delivery

Communication

Job description

Job Role: Youth Employability Activity Coordinator
Youth Engagement Employability Community Programmes Careers & Progression
Location: Leicester - Community-Based (Local Travel Required)
Salary: £32,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

Role Overview

Are you passionate about engaging young people, building confidence and creating opportunities that lead to meaningful careers? We are recruiting an energetic and creative Youth Employability Activity Coordinator to design and deliver engaging programmes that help young people aged 18-24 develop the skills, confidence and motivation needed to progress into employment, education or training. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in youth work, employability, education, careers guidance, community development, coaching, sports development, creative arts, training or support services who enjoys inspiring young people and helping them achieve their potential. As a Youth Employability Activity Coordinator, you will create and deliver innovative workshops, projects and activities that develop employability skills, workplace awareness, resilience and confidence. Working closely with Mentors, employers and community partners, you will help participants take positive steps towards sustainable employment and long-term success.

Key Responsibilities

Activity Design & Delivery

• Design and deliver engaging, employment-focused activities for young people aged 18-24.
• Develop a rolling programme of workshops, projects and group activities aligned to participant goals and progression plans.
• Deliver sessions focused on:

• Employability skills
• Confidence building
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Digital skills
• Workplace readiness
• Personal development

• Utilise creative themes including:

• Sport
• Gaming
• Technology
• Virtual Reality
• Creative Arts
• Community Projects
• Volunteering Opportunities

• Adapt delivery to suit different learning styles, confidence levels and support needs.

Participant Engagement & Development

• Build positive, trusting relationships with young people.
• Use strengths-based and trauma-informed approaches to engagement.
• Support participants to identify their strengths, interests and aspirations.
• Help individuals develop:

• Communication skills
• Problem-solving abilities
• Resilience
• Professional behaviours
• Time management
• Confidence and self-belief

• Support learners to identify and articulate transferable skills for employment applications and interviews.

Careers & Employability Support

• Deliver practical employability activities and careers exploration sessions.
• Coordinate employer talks, careers events and workplace visits.
• Facilitate mock interviews and recruitment exercises.
• Support participants to understand different career pathways and labour market opportunities.
• Promote progression into employment, apprenticeships, education and training.

Partnership & Community Engagement

• Coordinate delivery with:

• Community Organisations
• Employers
• Education Providers
• Youth Services
• Local Authorities
• Specialist Support Providers

• Manage activity schedules, venues and logistics.
• Promote activities through face-to-face and digital engagement methods.
• Support outreach events and participant recruitment activity.
• Build strong relationships that enhance opportunities for participants.

Safeguarding, Inclusion & Wellbeing

• Promote a safe, inclusive and respectful learning environment.
• Support participants with diverse needs and backgrounds.