Recruitment and Progression Officer

Introducing Harington    

Harington is an Ofsted regulated Independent Training Provider, based in North London, working with around 50 young people with learning differences and Education Health and Care Plans, aged 16-25. Our mission is to create an inclusive environment that delivers outstanding personalised education, learning, and support, which leads to further education, employment opportunities, and a fulfilling life for each of our students.      

We specialise in horticulture, retail and employability skills. Our students undertake individualised learning programmes and Supported Internships that lead to vocational qualifications and achieving personal outcomes. We support the wellbeing of our young people through providing mentoring, counselling, enrichment and one-to-one support.      

Our charity has two learning centres in Highgate and Hornsey. We also operate a gardening business and two charity shops, providing income for our charity, work experience placements for our students and employment for young people. We work with local employers and partners to provide work experience and other opportunities for our students.    

The Role  

This is an exciting time to join The Harington Scheme. Following our Ofsted inspection in June 2024, we are proud to have retained our ‘Good’ rating, recognising the high-quality provision and support we provide for young people with SEND. As we continue to grow and develop our programmes and partnerships across North London, we remain committed to ensuring more young people can access meaningful education, employment and progression opportunities.

We are seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic and highly organised Recruitment & Progression Officer to join our team. This is a varied and rewarding role that combines student recruitment, partnership working, employer engagement and progression support for young people and adults with SEND.

The successful candidate will play a key role in promoting Harington to schools, local authorities, employers and external agencies, helping to develop strong referral pathways and sustainable partnerships. They will coordinate recruitment activity, attend transition reviews and careers events, support students and families through progression planning, and help develop opportunities for work experience, employment and positive destinations.

We are looking for someone with excellent communication and relationship-building skills, who is passionate about improving outcomes for young people with SEND. The ideal candidate will be proactive, organised and able to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders to support Harington’s continued growth and success.

Our Benefits   

In addition to excellent staff training, our employees are also rewarded with various other benefits offered as part of your employment:   

• Confidential employee assistance programme    

• Cycle to Work Scheme    

• Fully paid for DBS    

• Contributory pension scheme     

 Confirmation of appointment is subject to a satisfactory 6-month probation period.   

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion   

We value diversity and positively welcome applications from all backgrounds. This will help ensure our workforce better reflects the diverse wider community we support. Applicants who declare a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the role will be guaranteed an interview.   

Safeguarding   

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing and safety of our students and our staff.  We expect everybody working for the Harington to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service for applications of employment as part of our safeguarding procedures.     

Some of our positions involve regulated activity relevant to vulnerable children, adults and young people. It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group. Our vacancies are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.    

How can you apply?    

To apply please submit your CV and a personal statement, identifying how you will meet the essential criteria in the person specification.  

Please send this to [email protected]  

All offers are conditional and subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks and references including an enhanced DBS check.