Youth Employability Activity Coordinator - Leicester

Job Role: Youth Employability Activity Coordinator

Youth Engagement | Employability | Community Programmes | Careers & Progression

Location: Leicester - Community-Based (Local Travel Required)

Salary: £32,000 per annum

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

 

Role Overview

Are you passionate about engaging young people, building confidence and creating opportunities that lead to meaningful careers?

We are recruiting an energetic and creative Youth Employability Activity Coordinator to design and deliver engaging programmes that help young people aged 18-24 develop the skills, confidence and motivation needed to progress into employment, education or training.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in youth work, employability, education, careers guidance, community development, coaching, sports development, creative arts, training or support services who enjoys inspiring young people and helping them achieve their potential.

As a Youth Employability Activity Coordinator, you will create and deliver innovative workshops, projects and activities that develop employability skills, workplace awareness, resilience and confidence. Working closely with Mentors, employers and community partners, you will help participants take positive steps towards sustainable employment and long-term success.

 

Key Responsibilities

Activity Design & Delivery

Design and deliver engaging, employment-focused activities for young people aged 18-24.

Develop a rolling programme of workshops, projects and group activities aligned to participant goals and progression plans.

Deliver sessions focused on:

Employability skills

Confidence building

Teamwork

Communication

Digital skills

Workplace readiness

Personal development

Utilise creative themes including:

Sport

Gaming

Technology

Virtual Reality

Creative Arts

Community Projects

Volunteering Opportunities

Adapt delivery to suit different learning styles, confidence levels and support needs. Participant Engagement & Development

Build positive, trusting relationships with young people.

Use strengths-based and trauma-informed approaches to engagement.

Support participants to identify their strengths, interests and aspirations.

Help individuals develop:

Communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Resilience

Professional behaviours

Time management

Confidence and self-belief

Support learners to identify and articulate transferable skills for employment applications and interviews. Careers & Employability Support

Deliver practical employability activities and careers exploration sessions.

Coordinate employer talks, careers events and workplace visits.

Facilitate mock interviews and recruitment exercises.

Support participants to understand different career pathways and labour market opportunities.

Promote progression into employment, apprenticeships, education and training. Partnership & Community Engagement

Coordinate delivery with:

Community Organisations

Employers

Education Providers

Youth Services

Local Authorities

Specialist Support Providers

Manage activity schedules, venues and logistics.

Promote activities through face-to-face and digital engagement methods.

Support outreach events and participant recruitment activity.

Build strong relationships that enhance opportunities for participants. Safeguarding, Inclusion & Wellbeing

Promote a safe, inclusive and respectful learning environment.

Support participants with diverse needs and backgrounds.

Recognise and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns.

Promote equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of delivery.

Manage group dynamics positively and professionally.

Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality. Quality, Compliance & Performance

Complete activity plans, risk assessments and evaluation reports.

Maintain accurate records of attendance, participation and outcomes.

Monitor engagement and progression against programme objectives.

Collect participant feedback and use insights to improve delivery.

Ensure compliance with safeguarding, GDPR, health & safety and quality standards.

Support programme targets and positive participant outcomes.  

Essential Criteria

Experience planning, coordinating and delivering engaging activities for young people or young adults.

Strong facilitation, presentation and group engagement skills.

Ability to motivate and inspire individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Experience supporting personal development, employability or progression outcomes.

Understanding of barriers affecting young people, including:

Low confidence

Poor mental wellbeing

Disability

Neurodiversity

Housing challenges

Digital exclusion

Limited work experience

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Strong organisational and event coordination skills.

Good IT skills including Microsoft Office and digital engagement tools.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and activities simultaneously.  

Transferable Skills Welcome

We welcome applications from candidates with backgrounds in:

Youth Work

Employability Services

Careers Guidance

Education & Training

Sports Development

Community Development

Coaching & Mentoring

Creative Arts

Outdoor Education

Social Care

Housing Support

Volunteering Programmes

Customer Engagement

Apprenticeships

Mental Health & Wellbeing Services If you have experience motivating people, running activities, building relationships and helping others achieve positive outcomes, we would love to hear from you.

 

Desirable Criteria

Qualification in Youth Work, Teaching, Coaching, Careers Guidance, Employability or a related field.

First Aid qualification.

Experience delivering employability or personal development programmes.

Experience coordinating events, projects or community initiatives.

Knowledge of local labour markets, training pathways and apprenticeships.

Understanding of safeguarding and working with vulnerable young people.  

Additional Information

Community-based role with regular travel across the local area.

No homeworking due to the nature of the role.

Enhanced DBS checks may be required.

Flexibility to work across multiple venues and occasional non-standard hours where required.

Ongoing training and professional development provided.  

How to Apply

For more information or to apply for the Youth Employability Activity Coordinator role, please contact:

Robert Rowe (phone number removed) (url removed)