Enterprise Coordinator

Job Title: Enterprise Co-ordinator
Hours: 37 hours
Salary: HC7 £ 33,119 - £37,563
Contract: Fixed Term until 31/08/2027
Closing date: 24 November 2026

Are you passionate about helping young people achieve their potential and preparing them for successful futures? We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated Enterprise Co-ordinator to join our Education, Learning and Skills team within Children and Young People Services.
Working as part of the nationally recognised Careers & Enterprise Company (CEC) programme and the Marches Careers Hub, you will play a key role in connecting schools, colleges, employers and training providers across Herefordshire. You will support the development of high-quality careers education, helping young people understand the opportunities available to them and make informed decisions about their future pathways.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a tangible difference to the lives of young people by strengthening relationships between education and employers, supporting schools and colleges to achieve the Gatsby Benchmarks, and helping to create a thriving local careers and enterprise network.

As Enterprise Co-ordinator, you will:

• Develop the Careers and Enterprise Network locally building strong partnerships with schools, colleges, employers and other key stakeholders to improve opportunities and outcomes for young people.
• Lead on the recruitment of a diverse network of Enterprise Advisers/Business Volunteers, reflective of the local labour market and priority growth sectors. Successfully match business volunteers to schools and colleges and provide ongoing support.

• Support schools and colleges to evaluate and improve their careers education programmes using Careers & Enterprise Company digital tools and resources.
• Coordinate and facilitate networking events, meetings, training sessions and communities of practice for Enterprise Advisers and Careers Leaders.
• Promote employer engagement opportunities that inspire young people and improve their understanding of the world of work.
• Deliver presentations, workshops and continuing professional development (CPD) sessions to educational and business audiences.
• Monitor progress and performance across your network, analysing data to identify trends, gaps and opportunities for improvement.
• Act as an ambassador for the Careers & Enterprise Company and Marches Careers Hub, promoting best practice, raising awareness of careers education and supporting local economic and skills priorities.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of local careers, skills and employment initiatives that help ensure every young person has access to high-quality careers education and the knowledge, skills and experiences needed to make informed decisions about their future.

We are looking for a highly motivated and collaborative individual who is passionate about improving outcomes for young people. You will be confident in building strong relationships with schools, colleges, employers and strategic partners and have the ability to bring people together around a shared purpose.
You will be an excellent communicator, able to engage with senior leaders, facilitate meetings and deliver training or presentations to a range of audiences. With strong organisational skills and attention to detail, you will be comfortable managing a varied workload, coordinating multiple stakeholders and monitoring progress against agreed objectives and performance measures.
You will be experienced in developing networks, supporting partnership working and using data to identify trends, gaps and opportunities for improvement. A creative and solution-focused thinker, you will be proactive in identifying ways to…