Children and Young People Coordinator

Do you believe in empowering young people to achieve their potential? Are you ready to shape the future of careers education? West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is looking for an Enterprise Coordinator to join our team. In this role, you’ll connect schools, colleges, training providers and employers, providing young people with the skills, knowledge, and experiences they need to make confident, informed decisions about their futures.

This is your opportunity to connect schools, colleges, and employers to provide support which ensures young people gain the skills, experiences, and guidance they need to succeed.
The Careers and Enterprise Company (CEC) is dedicated to building a world-class careers education system, empowering young people to make informed decisions about their future by:
Strengthening connections between employers and education providers.
Coordinating careers provision across schools and colleges.
Equipping young people with the tools to transition smoothly to their best next step, including employment and further education

As an Enterprise Coordinator, you’ll work as part of the Birmingham Careers Hub and the wider WMCA Careers Hub network, developing strong relationships with schools, colleges, and local businesses to drive innovation in careers education.

Please note that we are recruiting this role on a fixed-term basis until 31st August 2026.

Support schools and colleges in developing their Careers Provision, connecting them with employers and Enterprise Advisers (EAs).
Facilitate partnerships between schools, colleges, employers, and other stakeholders to improve career outcomes for young people.
Monitor and evaluate careers programmes to ensure quality and impact.
Represent the Careers Hub at networking events and through stakeholder engagement.
Deliver training and share best practices with the education and business communities.
Recruit, train, and support a diverse network of EAs Enterprise Advisers (EAs) (Business Volunteers), matching them with schools and colleges to address their specific needs.

A proven track record of working with schools, colleges, and employers.
Experience supporting schools and colleges to implement the Gatsby Benchmarks Framework.
A strong understanding of the challenges schools and colleges face in delivering careers education.
Knowledge of national and local policies relating to skills and employment.
Digital literacy and confidence using IT and social media to amplify impact.
GCSEs in English and Maths (Grade C/Level 4 or above).

The location for this role is Summer Lane with at least 2 days a week spent in the office.

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This approach allows for potential year-on-year salary increases, offering progression and appropriate rewards to employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

~ Local Government Pension Scheme ( one of the most generous pension schemes in the UK ).
~ Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme where you can build an additional pot of money alongside your pension with contributions exempt from Income Tax and National Insurance contributions (NICs).
~28 days paid annual leave (with an option to purchase more) + Statutory days.
~ EV car benefit scheme
~ Healthcare plans.
~ Discounted gym membership, will writing, and mortgage advice.
~ An option to buy a bicycle , including e-bikes and adapted pedal cycles, at a discounted rate.
~3 days of paid leave each year to volunteer .
~ Discounted shopping with over 2,000 big-name retailers, and more. Boundless unlocks unlimited entry to top-rated UK attractions and loads of extra benefits and discounts.
~ Eye Care Scheme, offering a free eye test and a financial contribution towards your glasses.

We target local needs where it matters most, ensuring everyone has a job that pays well and has access to safe and affordable places they can call home.
Your expertise will help make a big difference, improving people's lives, every day.

WMCA holds diversity accreditations, such as the RACE Code Quality Mark, Armed Forces Covenant (Gold status) and has been recognised as one of the Inclusive Top 50 Employers and The Times Top 50 Employers for Women. We’re a Disability Confident Employer with ‘Leader’ status, committed to interviewing applicants with disabilities who meet all the essential role criteria.
We are also proud to be a Ban the Box employer, which means we do not ask about criminal convictions at the initial application stage, and will only ask after an offer is made as part of our onboarding checks, which helps us remove barriers for people with past convictions and supporting fair opportunities for all.

We gladly consider part-time, flexible, and job share arrangements, so please don't let these factors deter you from applying

Proof of Right to Work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.
Non-UK applicants (excluding Ireland) would be required to hold a relevant Visa from the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI).