If you have a passion for unlocking young people’s potential, this role might be perfect for you!
You’ll be passionate about raising aspirations and showcasing real-world opportunities, supporting young people to build their confidence and take ownership of their futures.
About the role
This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead and coordinate Horizon Youth Zone’s Enterprise and Employability programme. You’ll inspire and equip young people aged 8–19 (or up to 25 for those with additional needs) with the skills, confidence, and knowledge to explore career paths, enter the world of work, and pursue entrepreneurial ideas.
You will collaborate with local employers, schools, colleges, and training providers to design engaging, hands-on experiences — including workshops, work experience placements, mentoring schemes, and skills-based projects.
Key responsibilities include:
Support with recruiting and managing staff or volunteers involved in employability activities, including employer mentors, local professionals, and delivery partners
Develop and deliver a creative, inclusive, and engaging Employability & Enterprise programme for young people, integrated into universal Youth Zone sessions and targeted projects
Plan employability programmes and universal sessions that include life skills development, mock interviews, CV building, financial literacy, career exploration, and enterprise challenges
Work closely with local employers (e.g. training providers) to offer work experience, virtual experiences, site visits, and mentoring schemes
Embed young people’s voices in programme planning – enabling them to shape activities and co-produce enterprise and career pathways
You will have experience of:
Proven track record in planning and delivering youth-focused employability, enterprise, or career development programmes (ages 8-19, up to 25 with additional needs/disabilities)
Experienced in safeguarding, ideally in a Youth Work setting, ensuring the safety and well-being of all young people with unwavering commitment and proficiency in related referral processes
Background in Information, Advice & Guidance (IAG) or related support for young people
Proven track record in project management of youth programmes, including H&S requirements, staff scheduling and budgeting having the ability to prioritise deadlines to achieve impactful outcomes
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