Education Training and Employment Coordinator

• Suffolk County Council
• Address: Constantine House, Ipswich, IP1 2DH - Hybrid 
• Salary: £34,434 - £40,777 per annum (pro rata for part time)
• Hours: 37 hours per week, flexible working options available 
• Contract: Permanent

We're focused on making a meaningful difference to communities across Suffolk. How? By listening to our people learning from what they say and creating a culture of mutual respect, where everyone works together to achieve great things.

As an Education Training and Employment Coordinator in the Youth Justice Service you'll be as keen to collaborate and build a bright future as we are. So, to make a positive impact, connect with us and connect with a fantastic career.  

Your role and responsibilities 

As an Education Training and Employment Coordinator within the Suffolk Youth Justice Service, you will be part of a multi-disciplinary team that includes, Educational Psychologists, Social Workers, Police Officers, Practitioners, Probation Officers, Speech and Language Therapists, Substance Misuse Workers and Mental Health Professionals. 

You will work with colleagues across Suffolk County Council to ensure that every child open to our service receives their full entitlement to education and has the opportunity to fulfil their unique potential. You will utilise your communication skills to hear the voice of the child and ensure this is effectively communicated to colleagues and professionals working with the child and their family. As part of your role, you will build relationships with local education providers and attend multi-agency meetings to improve and re-establish children's engagement with education, employment and training.

You will need:

• experience working with children and families within education and children's services
• a positive 'can do' approach to working with families and partner agencies
• a willingness to learn and grow within the role, bringing transferable skills that will strengthen and improve the existing skills in the team

You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (JPP) (word). If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don't meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

The team 

You will sit within the Suffolk Youth Justice Service which is dedicated to changing the lives of young people in Suffolk. We work with children and young people to help them stop offending, fulfil their potential, and go on to lead successful lives. Alongside this we work with victims of youth crime using restorative approaches. As part of our work, we support and encourage the rights of young people, keep them safe and promote their physical and mental wellbeing.

Empowering Everyone

We're big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We're always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report ).

For more information 

Please contact Emma Tongue (she/her) for a casual conversation. You can reach her by calling or emailing 

How to apply

Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (docx).

Step 2 - Click 'Apply Now' to start your online application.

Step 3 - Upload a supporting statement indicating how you meet each of the criteria in the 'Person Profile' section of the JPP. 

• You should use the Supporting Statement template (docx).
• Please use Arial font size 11 and keep your statement to a maximum of two sides of A4.

Please note: Without a supporting statement, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format. If you would like an adjustment to this process due to a disability, please contact us at or 

Closing date: 11.30pm, 14 December 2025

This authority 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. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.   #LI-Hybrid