Do you have a passion for supporting young people reach their full potential and follow their dreams? Do you appreciate the importance of growing the next generation of diverse talent to ensure we have a skilled future workforce? We are currently seeking an Enterprise Coordinator with e to join the Gloucestershire Careers Hub team initially on a fixed term basis to 31st August 2025 with the possibility of extension past this time.
About the Role & Team The Gloucestershire Careers Hub is based in the Employment and Skills Hub at Gloucestershire County Council. It forms part of a network of Careers Hubs across England operating on behalf of the Careers and Enterprise Company (CEC) at a local level in partnership with local authorities. Through our dedicated hub team, and a large network of business volunteers we support Gloucestershire’s secondary schools and colleges, providing resources and practical advice to help improve careers education. This role will focus on supporting secondary schools and FE colleges with careers education this includes special schools and alternative provision as well as mainstream institutions. In this role you will facilitate partnerships with local employers committed to improving careers education and establish a CPD offer for teachers and careers leaders that enables focussed collaboration, bringing together best practice from both industry and education.
About You We are seeking an experienced individual who can work strategically with schools, employers and other education partners. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong project management skills, be an effective negotiator and influencer and be able to translate policy into practice. Ideally you will have experience of working within secondary education and have an understanding of how careers education programmes can be tailored to the needs of young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
About Us Working for Gloucestershire County Council bring a range of benefits including:
Flexible and agile working opportunities
Annual Leave entitlement of 24.5 days rising to 29.5 days after 5 years’ continuous service
Career development and qualification opportunities
Supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision
Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone.
Cycle to Work scheme
Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) network and the Young Employees Network.
Gloucestershire Salary Sacrifice Green Car Scheme (T&C's apply)
How to apply If you feel you have the skills, desire and experience required to make a positive difference then please submit your application and personal statement today by clicking the “Apply Now” button. For an informal discussion about the role please contact our Careers Hub Lead by email or phone: vicky.lukins@gloucestershire.gov.uk or 07586548299
Additional Information
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Role Profile - Enterprise Coordinator
This Position is subject to a DBS check.
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We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential.
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