If you have a passion for unlocking young people’s potential, this role might be perfect for you!
You’ll be passionate about raising aspirations and showcasing real-world opportunities, supporting young people to build their confidence and take ownership of their futures.
About the role
This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead and coordinate Horizon Youth Zone’s Enterprise and Employability programme. You’ll inspire and equip young people aged 8–19 (or up to 25 for those with additional needs) with the skills, confidence, and knowledge to explore career paths, enter the world of work, and pursue entrepreneurial ideas.
You will collaborate with local employers, schools, colleges, and training providers to design engaging, hands-on experiences — including workshops, work experience placements, mentoring schemes, and skills-based projects.
Key responsibilities include:
- Support with recruiting and managing staff or volunteers involved in employability activities, including employer mentors, local professionals, and delivery partners
- Develop and deliver a creative, inclusive, and engaging Employability & Enterprise programme for young people, integrated into universal Youth Zone sessions and targeted projects
- Plan employability programmes and universal sessions that include life skills development, mock interviews, CV building, financial literacy, career exploration, and enterprise challenges
- Work closely with local employers (e.g. training providers) to offer work experience, virtual experiences, site visits, and mentoring schemes
- Embed young people’s voices in programme planning – enabling them to shape activities and co-produce enterprise and career pathways
You will have experience of:
- Proven track record in planning and delivering youth-focused employability, enterprise, or career development programmes (ages 8-19, up to 25 with additional needs/disabilities)
- Experienced in safeguarding, ideally in a Youth Work setting, ensuring the safety and well-being of all young people with unwavering commitment and proficiency in related referral processes
- Background in Information, Advice & Guidance (IAG) or related support for young people
- Proven track record in project management of youth programmes, including H&S requirements, staff scheduling and budgeting having the ability to prioritise deadlines to achieve impactful outcomes
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
As an equal opportunities’ employer, the organisation welcomes applications from under-represented groups; in particular from Black, Asian, Mixed Race and other ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of LGBTQ+ communities. The dedicated Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Group, with support from the Senior Leadership Team, is actively promoting and advancing diversity and inclusion, ensuring a culture where everyone can be themselves and thrive.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS:
9am, 11th August 2025
FIRST STAGE INTERVIEWS:
19th August 2025
SECOND STAGE INTERVIEWS:
Tuesday 26th August, evening
Salary: £26,000 to £30,000
Hours: Permanent, Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Location: Horizon Youth Zone when built, some flexibility before then
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £26,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Grimsby DN31: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Youth work or working with young people: 2 years (preferred)
- Employability programme : 2 years (preferred)
Language:
- English (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 11/08/2025
