At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead engagement and support programmes for young people from Forces families.
- Company: Forces Employment Charity, dedicated to supporting Service Leavers and Veterans.
- Benefits: Remote work, inclusive environment, and opportunities for personal growth.
- Other info: 12-month fixed-term role with excellent opportunities for career development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of young people while advocating for the Armed Forces community.
- Qualifications: Experience in education or youth support, strong collaboration skills, and a passion for mentoring.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Overview
For over 140 years, the Forces Employment Charity has proudly supported Service Leavers, Veterans and their families in building successful civilian careers.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead engagement, development and management of relationships with schools, youth and community groups, military charities, the MOD Education Team, the SCi P Alliance, Families Federations, HIVE and other key stakeholders to advocate for children and young people from Forces families.
- Design and deliver one‑to‑one mentoring and employment support programmes, group workshops, employer events, digital training, work experience and apprenticeship opportunities to young people aged 16 to 24 from Forces families.
- Collaborate with internal and external partners to broaden horizons, raise aspirations and build skills and confidence for disadvantaged young people.
- Ensure delivery to service level agreements, manage operational and administrative tasks, maintain accurate records in CRM and comply with GDPR.
Qualifications
- Background in education and/or experience supporting young people to overcome challenges.
- Experience in a customer‑focused environment with a track record of delivering to SLAs.
- Strong collaboration, team working and influencing skills with coaching or mentoring experience.
- Self‑starter with confidence to use own initiative and a passion for supporting the Armed Forces community.
- Operational and administrative skills, knowledge of GDPR and experience using CRMs.
- NVQ Level 6 in Advice, Information and Guidance preferred.
- Lived experience of the Armed Forces lifestyle and background in secondary or further education highly desirable.
- Location & Duration
This is a fixed‑term position for 12 months.
The contract end date will be confirmed at the offer stage.
The role is remote but candidates must be based in Hampshire to support local engagement activities and demonstrate knowledge of regional authorities and organisations.
Contact
For questions about the role, please contact the People Team at the Forces Employment Charity.
Equal Opportunities
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff by creating an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone, including those with disabilities, can thrive, develop and achieve their full potential.
We actively encourage applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and ensure reasonable adjustments are made to support candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.
We actively recruit citizens of all backgrounds, but the nature of our work in specific departments means that residency and security requirements can be more tightly defined than others.
You will be asked about this throughout the recruitment process.
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Education and Skills Engagement employer: Forces Employment Charity
Forces Employment Charity is an exceptional employer dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of service leavers, veterans, and their families. With a strong focus on collaboration and innovation, we offer a supportive work culture that values employee growth through continuous learning and networking opportunities. Located at the heart of the community, our team enjoys unique advantages such as flexible working arrangements and the chance to contribute to significant social change.
