Youth Employability Activity Coordinator - Bedfordshire

Job Role: Youth Employability Activity Coordinator
Youth Engagement Employability Community Programmes Careers & Progression
Location: Bedfordshire - 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 affecting young people, including:
• Low confidence
• Poor mental wellbeing
• Disability
• Neurodiversity
• Housing challenges
• Digital exclusion
• Limited work experience
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organisational and event coordination skills.
• Good IT skills including Microsoft Office and digital engagement tools.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and activities simultaneously.

Transferable Skills Welcome
We welcome applications from candidates with backgrounds in:

• Youth Work
• Employability Services
• Careers Guidance
• Education & Training
• Sports Development
• Community Development
• Coaching & Mentoring
• Creative Arts
• Outdoor Education
• Social Care
• Housing Support
• Volunteering Programmes
• Customer Engagement
• Apprenticeships
• Mental Health & Wellbeing Services

If you have experience motivating people, running activities, building relationships and helping others achieve positive outcomes, we would love to hear from you.
Desirable Criteria

• Qualification in Youth Work, Teaching, Coaching, Careers Guidance, Employability or a related field.
• First Aid qualification.
• Experience delivering employability or personal development programmes.
• Experience coordinating events, projects or community initiatives.
• Knowledge of local labour markets, training pathways and apprenticeships.
• Understanding of safeguarding and working with vulnerable young people.

Additional Information

• Community-based role with regular travel across the local area.
• No homeworking due to the nature of the role.
• Enhanced DBS checks may be required.
• Flexibility to work across multiple venues and occasional non-standard hours where required.
• Ongoing training and professional development provided.

How to Apply
For more information or to apply for the Youth Employability Activity Coordinator role, please contact:
Robert Rowe
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