Job Introduction
Are you passionate about helping young people prepare for the world of work? Would you like to work with schools, colleges and businesses to make a real impact in your community?
Lincolnshire County Council is looking for motivated individuals to join our friendly and forward-thinking team as Enterprise Coordinators. This is your chance to support the Greater Lincolnshire Careers Hub, part of a national programme that helps prepare young people for future careers.
About the Careers Hub
The Greater Lincolnshire Careers Hub is part of a national initiative delivered in partnership with the Careers & Enterprise Company (CEC). The CEC was set up by government to support schools and colleges in providing high-quality careers education.
Locally, the programme is managed by Lincolnshire County Council. The Hub works with schools, colleges and employers to build stronger links between education and the world of work.
About the Role
As an Enterprise Coordinator (EC), you will be the main link between local schools/colleges and employers. You will help them work together to improve careers education for young people across the region.
You will work closely with our Careers Hub Leads, Skills Managers, and the wider Economic Development team.
Your main responsibilities will include:
Building relationships between schools, colleges and employers.
Supporting Careers Leaders in schools to improve their careers programmes.
Helping employers get involved in careers activities and work experience.
Sharing best practice and promoting the Gatsby Benchmarks (a national framework for good careers guidance).
Acting as an ambassador for careers education and skills across Greater Lincolnshire.
You will also help organise events, support training sessions, and promote employer engagement in careers education.
This role will be operational across Lincoln and the North East Lincolnshire region; therefore, access to a vehicle and a full UK driving licence are essential.
Why Join Us?
Be part of a nationally recognised careers programme.
Help shape the future workforce of Greater Lincolnshire.
Join a supportive, ambitious team within Lincolnshire County Council.
Access professional development opportunities through the Careers & Enterprise Company and the council.
Flexible working arrangements considered.
About Our Offer
Along with a competitive salary we are offering:
- “Green book” Local Government terms and conditions
- Access to Local Government Pension scheme (contribution rate of approx. 24%)
- Comprehensive benefits package including salary sacrifice for cars, cycles, plus excellent discount schemes
- 37 hour working week (as full time) including flexible and hybrid working
- A generous leave entitlement with a minimum of 28 days plus bank holidays and the option to buy more
- Free financial wellbeing advice
Further details can be found here: Rewards and benefits – Lincolnshire County Council
If this sounds like the role for you, then please read through the full Job Description, before clicking apply! If you would like to know more about Lincolnshire County Council and our current vacancies then click on over to www.lincolnshire.gov.uk.
Applications will close on 15/06/25 and interviews will take place WC 30/06/25
For a confidential and informal discussion about the role please contact:
Lee Douglas via email lee.douglas@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Best of luck with your application
Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.
All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.
On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward.
We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.
Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
A Smarter Working Employer
We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.
Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
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