Youth Employability Activity Coordinator

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…