Youth Programme Coordinator

Youth Programme Coordinator

Salary: £23,302.50 to £27,000 p.a. FTE, with flexibility to increase for a more senior/experienced person.

Location: Main Office in Bermondsey, London.

Full-Time, Part-Time, Fixed term contract and Term-Time working will be considered.

Construction Youth Trust is a forward-thinking charity whose mission is to help young people reach their full potential and take their first steps towards a rewarding working life. We prepare young people for the world of work, support them to build their skills and confidence and connect them with opportunities and employers aligned with their individual strengths and interests. We prioritise young people from disadvantaged backgrounds, under-represented groups and those facing significant barriers to work.

We are seeking to expand our committed team of Youth Programme Coordinators who work directly with young people, supporting them to discover and achieve their best next step on their route to a successful career. Our Youth Programme Coordinators work with young people studying in schools and colleges as well as young people who are currently unemployed or not in any form of training. Working closely with Careers Leads, Pastoral Support Workers and Referral Partners this role requires excellent relationship management skills to build trusted relationships with key stakeholders and young people as well as local construction and built environment employers who are fundamental to the successful delivery of inspiring world of work programmes.

We strongly believe that a diverse and inclusive team is vital to our work. We are especially interested in hearing from individuals who are Black, Asian or from a minority ethnic background and/or those with a lived experience of the young people we support.

If you are passionate about transforming the life chances of young people, especially those facing disadvantage and exclusion, please send your CV and a written statement (no more than 500 words) explaining why the role interests you and how you meet the person specification.

Closing date for applications – 9am on Monday 20thFebruary 2023. However, we may close the recruitment early as we will interview as suitable candidates apply.

Previous applicants need not apply.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles are subject to safer recruitment practices, and this position will require an Enhanced Disclosure with Barred list check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Fixed term contract
Part-time hours: 37.5 per week

Salary: £23,302.50-£27,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• LONDON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in LONDON

Application deadline: 20/02/2023
Expected start date: 03/04/2023