Youth Employment Coach

• Inspire
• Address: Inspire Lindbergh Road Ipswich IP3 9QX / Colville House School Road Lowestoft Suffolk NR33 9NB
• Salary: 24762 - 28117 per annum
• Hours: 30 - 37.5 hours per week
• Contract: Fixed Term until 31 March 2028 Required as soon as possible
• Reference: 0603

The Youth Employment Service is a drop-in service for any young person (19 to 25 years) not engaged in education employment or training (NEET).

As a Youth Employment Coach (Darsham to Lowestoft) you will be part of the service that provides information advice signposting and practical support for any young person seeking information on employment education and progression routes to help them into paid work work placements employment voluntary work (as a stepping stone into work and a way to get work ready) education apprenticeships and/or training.

Key objectives of role

• Create innovative ways to engage and reach young people in rural areas that cannot access the main hub due to transport issues/links.
• Proactively engage with external partners and local employers to ensure Labour Market Information (LMI) remains current.
• Deliver impartial Information Advice and Guidance (IAG) and support with CVs job searching and interview preparation.
• To proactively achieve outcome KPIs of 55% of young people into employment and 25% onto further training or education.
• To take personal responsibility for the understanding and application of the Inspire Suffolk Values.

Main responsibilities

• Being the point of contact for local young people referral partners and Parents/Guardians.
• Understanding the labour market
• Working with young people who have a variety of different needs.
• Deliver 1-2-1 and group workshops with specific focusing on employability skills job searching and IAG (Engaging with caseload 4/5 times a month via phone/face to face).
• Effectively manage a caseload of young people ensuring 100% of participants remain engaged.
• Actively monitor attendance to opportunities and ensure all registers of learning are recorded and customer records updated.
• Keep internal systems up to date daily including the VIEWS Customer Record Management (CRM) system to record customer journey alongside other data entry required as part of the role.
• Networking with local organisations businesses and community contacts in your area.
• Working collaboratively with partners to facilitate access to a wide range of support options for high need customers.
• Adhere to Health Safety and Safeguarding guidelines and ensure these are prioritised as part of the planning and delivery of sessions.
• Develop and maintain relationship with key stakeholders to maximise recruitment including attending monthly network meetings.
• Work alongside other Inspire teams to aid recruitment for programmes.
• Build knowledge of external courses/programmes to aid your young people.

What you will need

• Proven experience of delivering Information Advice and Guidance (IAG
• Proven experience of supporting disadvantaged young people (NEET) aged 19-24 years of age into sustainable outcomes
• Previous recruitment experience or outward bound or direct delivery youth work outreach or equivalent
• Experience of sourcing a range of different pathways towards the labour market tailored to young peoples needs aspirations and local Labour Market Information (LMI).
• Proven experience of delivering employability skills training and/or workshops
• Proven experience inputting various elements of data/experience in data entry
• Full driving licence and access to a car due to travel across Suffolk.

About us

Inspire is a charity dedicated to helping young people discover their purpose and fulfil their 2024 over 7000 young people turned to us for support guidance and opportunities.

Our mission is rooted in the belief that every young person deserves the chance to lead a confident and fulfilling life. Thats why we focus on all aspects of wellbeingmental physical emotional and socialto equip young people with the tools and guidance they need to succeed.

To make that all possible we have an eclectic mix of brilliant people working to do great things for others.

Were committed to creating a supportive working environment where both our team and the young people we serve can thrive.

We will offer you

Join our fantastic team at Inspire and enjoy a range of benefits to enhance your own well-being improve your work-life balance and most importantly make a difference to the lives of the young people we work with. Here is what makes us a great place to work:

• Career development: We invest in your future with access to training and opportunities for career advancement within the organisation.
• Your birthday off! After a successful probation period you will be awarded an additional days leave to celebrate your birthday so you can enjoy your special day without having to worry about work.
• Gifted leave: We understand the importance of quality time with loved ones and that is why we gift additional annual leave over the Christmas period to staff allowing you to fully enjoy the festive break.
• Annual leave and Pension contributions accrual: We recognise and reward your commitment. The longer you stay the more annual leave and pension contributions you will accrue because loyalty deserves to be celebrated.
• Childcare support: We understand and recognise the importance of family and thats why we offer your children free places (aged between 5-11 years) at our holiday clubs making it easier for you to balance your work and family life.
• Uniform: We make sure you feel part of the team with a professional high-quality uniform provided at no cost to you.
• Free parking: Enjoy the convenience of free car parking at all of our sites.

We believe in equality diversity and inclusion. We are committed to welcoming respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals learning from their differences embracing their uniqueness and providing a positive workplace for all.

For more information

To find out more please contact Jackie Partridge Head of Services by emailing

How to apply

To apply please send your Covering Letter and CV (Curriculum Vitae) to Jackie Partridge by email to

Closing date: 11.30 pm 22 February 2026.

Interview date: Early March 2026.