Youth Employment Partnerships Coordinator

Lewisham Strategic Partnership; Greater London; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Local Government Pension scheme

Flexible working

Season ticket loan

Bicycle loan

Staff discounts

Supportive staff networks

Job summary

Lewisham Council is seeking a proactive Programme Coordinator for the Lewisham Education Business Partnership to connect schools, colleges and employers with meaningful work-related learning for 14-19 year-olds.

You will work with the Education Business Partnership Manager to deliver placements, careers events and employability activities, deputise when required, and help shape the future of youth opportunities in Lewisham.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating work experience or education-employer partnership programmes.
• Strong administrative and project management skills.
• Ability to supervise and motivate staff.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with databases, spreadsheets, and digital record systems.
• Knowledge of health and safety practices related to work placements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate advanced administrative functions to support Lewisham Education Business Partnership delivery.
• Support engagement of employers for work-related learning activities for students aged 14-19.
• Coordinate planning and delivery of work experience placements and related activities.
• Develop policies, procedures, and quality standards to meet programme goals.
• Manage purchasing and invoicing; maintain financial records.
• Supervise EBP staff and ensure smooth daily operations.

Skills

Experience coordinating work exposure/

Administrative & project management

Supervise staff

Communication & presentation skills

Databases & spreadsheets

Digital record systems

Education

Tools

Databases

Spreadsheets

Digital record systems

Job description

Lewisham Council is seeking a proactive Programme Coordinator for the Lewisham Education Business Partnership to connect schools, colleges and employers with meaningful work-related learning for 14-19 year-olds.

You will work with the Education Business Partnership Manager to deliver placements, careers events and employability activities, deputise when required, and help shape the future of youth opportunities in Lewisham.