Youth Employment Development Partner

Haven; Hemel Hempstead; Ibrido; GBP 40.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + HOLI

Annual bonus

20% discount on Haven and Warner

Health and wellbeing support

Learning and development opportunities

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Descrizione del lavoro

Haven seeks a Youth Employment Development Partner in Hemel Hempstead to design and scale youth employability programmes, partnering with government, local authorities, and education providers. The role drives actionable outcomes for 16–24 year olds while coaching teams on recruitment and development of young talent.

Hybrid working with travel to Haven parks, you will monitor impact, secure funding, and scale successful approaches across multiple locations, delivering measurable social value.

Competenze

• Experience managing complex youth employability programmes.
• Knowledge of the Youth Guarantee and related policies.
• Ability to build partnerships with government, education and community sectors.
• Experience working with large, multi-site organisations.
• Strategic, proactive mindset and strong communication.

Mansioni

• Designing and delivering youth employability programmes.
• Building meaningful partnerships with government, authorities, education providers and communities.
• Supporting young people into work with wraparound support.
• Equipping Haven's teams to recruit and develop young people.
• Tracking impact and driving improvement with data.

Conoscenze

Project management

Problem solving

Youth employment landscape

Partnership building

Multi-site experience

Strategic thinking

Descrizione del lavoro

Youth Employment Development Partner (12 month fixed term contract)

Hemel Hempstead (Hybrid - 3 days/week in office), plus regular travel to Haven parks

Competitive annual salary + bonus and benefits

Please note this is a fixed term contract.

We're looking for a Youth Employability & Development Partner to drive Haven's contribution to the Government's Youth Guarantee initiative - actioning real, sustainable employment outcomes for people aged 16-24. You'll design and scale programmes that remove barriers, build confidence, and get young people genuinely ready for work. Working alongside government departments, local authorities, education providers and community partners, you'll create talent pipelines that deliver genuine social impact and real business value for Haven. You'll also help build capability across our teams, coaching managers on how to recruit and develop young people into thriving roles. If you're passionate about equal opportunities and making a tangible difference, we'd love to hear from you.

What you'll be doing:

• Designing and delivering youth employability programmes - leading the creation and rollout of apprenticeships, work experience, sector-based academies and Youth Hub partnerships across Haven, deciding what works best for different locations and measuring what matters.
• Building meaningful partnerships - working with government departments, local authorities, education providers and community organisations to create talent pipelines that deliver real social impact and business value for Haven.
• Supporting young people into work - designing wraparound support that tackles real barriers - from wellbeing and confidence to skills and career readiness - ensuring young people get what they actually need to succeed.
• Equipping Haven's teams to recruit and develop young people - coaching managers and hiring teams across the business, giving them the tools, confidence and guidance to bring young people into Haven and help them thrive.
• Tracking impact and driving improvement - monitoring employment outcomes, retention rates and social value metrics, using data to refine delivery, secure funding, and identify new opportunities to scale what's working.

What we'd like you to bring:

• Effective project management skills - You have experience of managing complex projects where clear communication, meticulous planning, and strong leadership as been required. Building a plan with key milestones, manageable tasks, anticipate challenges and high levels of engagement to keep teams motivated and aligned.
• Problem-solving mindset and adaptability - projects rarely go to plan, so quick thinking and sound decision-making matter. Combined with attention to detail and genuine accountability, these skills ensure projects stay on track and deliver results.
• Knowledge of the youth employment landscape - You understand the Youth Guarantee, government policy, youth employability programmes, and the real barriers young people face - from wellbeing and confidence to skills gaps and social mobility.
• A track record of building partnerships across government, education and community sectors - You've worked successfully with DWP, local authorities, colleges, training providers and community organisations to create joined-up support.
• Experience working with large, multi-site businesses - You've navigated operational complexity, managed budgets and resources across multiple locations, and translated policy into practical management approaches.
• The mindset to match the role - You're a strategic thinker who's collaborative, proactive, outcome-focused, and genuinely passionate about championing young people's success. You work well autonomously, communicate clearly to diverse audiences, and thrive in fast-moving environments.

Why Haven?

You'll be part of a forward-thinking, supportive team united by a passion for creating amazing experiences for our guests and our people. We value ideas, encourage learning, and invest in your growth through training, mentoring, and genuine career opportunities.

What's In It For You?

• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + Holiday Buy Scheme
• Annual bonus
• 20% discount on Haven and Warner Hotels holidays for you, family and friends
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing support
• Exciting career pathways, including Learning and Development opportunities
• Enhanced family-friendly policies and pay (eligibility criteria applied)

Who are we?

We're part of the award-winning Bourne Leisure family (Haven & Warner Hotels), with 9,000 team members across 39 beautiful seaside locations and our Support Centre in Hemel Hempstead.

What's it like to work with us?

We operate with a "Breath of Fresh Air" culture - valuing and supporting every team member with openness and authenticity. We work hybrid (60% office/park/external events), meaning flexibility that works for real life.

Recruitment & Accessibility

Our interview process is up to 3 stages (may include a presentation or skills test for some roles). Diversity, equity and inclusion are central to who we are. We welcome applications from all candidates and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments, flexibility, part-time or job-share options, wherever possible.

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