Youth Coordinator
Posted:
3 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline:
31 August 2026
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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 1429 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.
The role closes soon apply ASAP.
Required Skills:
The Youth Co-ordinator will support young people aged 1429 to access education employment and training opportunities
Required Education:
The Youth Co-ordinator will support young people aged 1429 to access education employment and training opportunities