Youth Coordinator

3-month contract with a local authority

Summary

• The Youth Co-ordinator, on a 3-month contract with a local authority, will support young people aged 14–29 in accessing education, employment, and training opportunities. This role is crucial in coordinating programs, engaging with youth, and building strong partnerships with employers, education providers, and key stakeholders to guide young people towards positive destinations.
  

Responsibilities

• Map and maintain an up-to-date understanding of local and regional opportunities available to young people, identifying gaps and areas for improvement.
  


• Engage directly with young people to understand their needs and support them into education, training, or employment pathways.
  


• Build and maintain strong partnerships with schools, training providers, employers, DWP, and internal teams.
  


• Develop employer relationships to create opportunities such as work placements, apprenticeships, internships, and job opportunities.
  

Essential Experience Required

• Experience working in a partnership environment delivering projects or programs, ideally within youth, employability, or skills sectors.
  


• Experience managing or supporting programs with measurable outcomes and working to deadlines.
  


• Experience working with stakeholders such as local authorities, education providers, employers, or community organizations.
  

Essential Qualifications Required

• Degree-level qualification or equivalent relevant experience.
  


• Strong organizational and project coordination skills.
  


• Ability to analyze data and use insights to improve services.
  


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  

Additional Information

• Working hours: 37 hours per week.
  


• DBS check required.
  


• On-site 5 days per week in Walsall.
  


• We work on a bi-weekly schedule.