Young Futures Advocate

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated individual to join our Work Experience Team as an Account Lead.

The successful candidate will be responsible for arranging high-quality work experience placements in local businesses for young people aged 14 to 18.

This role involves working closely with three key stakeholder groups: employers, schools and colleges, and young people and their parents/guardians.

As an Account Lead, you will provide exceptional support to schools and colleges, connecting students with local businesses eager to invest in the future workforce.

You will foster relationships with employers and schools, ensuring young people have access to transformative work experience opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary contact for your allocated schools, maintaining strong professional relationships and delivering an outstanding service.
• Work closely with employers to support their involvement in offering placements and assist parents and young people with applications.
• Match students to opportunities based on their applications, ensuring a smooth and efficient process.
• Spend time on-site at schools to support staff and students, answering questions and problem-solving.
• Promote social mobility and challenge stereotypes through your work.
• Keep accurate and up-to-date records in our database.
• Collect and share impact data and success stories to highlight the value of work experience to stakeholders.
• Represent the team at events such as parents' evenings, career fairs, assemblies, and networking meetings.
• Handle incident and accident reporting in line with company procedures.

About Us:

We are Hiring People, an organization dedicated to shaping young futures and building strong professional relationships.

We take pride in everything we do and strive to make a lasting impact in the lives of young people.

Why Join Us?

We offer a competitive salary of £23,000 per annum, with a pay review after 6 months.

An office-based role in central Leicester with free parking.

Flexible working hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, between 8 AM and 5 PM.

Time Off in Lieu (TOIL) flexible working system.

Work from home on occasion.

Generous pension scheme: 10% company contribution.