Enterprise Coordinator

We inspire young people and adults to find their purpose and reach their potential to Be Bold, Be Relevant and Be Resilient. Enterprise Coordinator * Starting salary £30,000 per annum * With a base of Preston, covering specific areas within Lancashire * This post is fixed term until 31st August 2025 with the possibility of an extension. This is a full time position, however requests for part time hours will also be considered. Why Inspira? Inspira is the leading Organisation delivering Personal Development and Career Management for Young People and Adults in the North West. Through our work we help local people into work, improve their skills and open new opportunities. Our aim is to support disadvantaged people, help local communities to reduce inequalities which in turn will influence healthier, safer, and more sustainable local economies. The Role Inspira is currently recruiting an Enterprise Coordinator in partnership with the Lancashire Skills and Employment Hub and the Careers and Enterprise Company (CEC). Lancashire Careers Hub is part of a national Hub network driven by the Careers and Enterprise Company and locally through the Lancashire Skills and Employment Hub and Inspira which strengthens the relationship between education and business to ensure Lancashire has the future skilled workforce it needs to support its growing economy. All the schools and colleges within Lancashire Careers Hub have a shared vision of how they will work together to improve outcomes for the young people in their area. The Enterprise Coordinators will work with the existing team of Enterprise Coordinators to further embed the Lancashire Careers Hub. The network is part of a Careers and Enterprise Company national Careers Hub network designed to coordinate services and support schools and colleges in delivering high quality careers provision. Lancashire Careers Hub is co-funded in Lancashire by the Lancashire Skills and Employment Hub, and the three upper tier local authorities. Main responsibilities of the role include: * Building and maintaining effective relationships with senior leaders and Careers professionals in local schools and colleges within the cluster. * Ensuring the impact the Careers Hub can have on their school or colleges improvement planning and careers strategy is understood and the development needs of each school or college are identified. * Cascading learning by delivering CPD sessions to school / college and business audiences. * Undertaking Career Compass audits with schools and colleges, and supporting schools and colleges on their journey to achieving the Gatsby Benchmarks; * Working with local employers, the self-employed and business groups to recruit volunteer Enterprise Advisers to match with schools and colleges in the required areas; * Equipping the Enterprise Advisers with the resources, support and contacts that they need to fulfil the role and help them make the best use of the opportunities available; * Promoting and sharing leading practice across the cluster of schools and colleges; * Tracking data, evaluating performance and reporting on progress. About You The role requires an enthusiastic and determined person who can work independently with a positive, can-do attitude. Strong communication, influencing and engagement skills are essential. The ability to work in an organised manner and coordinate projects is required along with data management and data analysis skills. The ideal candidate will demonstrate an appreciation of what motivates young people as well as an understanding of employers of different sizes. A level 4 professional qualification is essential, and a relevant degree, project management or supervisory qualification would be advantageous. Experience and knowledge of the education system and local labour market is essential. Our Benefits We are passionate about people and support our employees to do what they do best through a dynamic and supportive working environment with opportunities for continued professional development to work across multiple contracts. We also offer a great benefits package, including 26 days annual leave, rising each year to a maximum of 33 days; Enhanced sick pay; Enhanced pension contributions; Life assurance cover; Access to counselling service; Access to medical health plan and the opportunity to work flexibly across home and office locations. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS Check. If this sounds like you, please hit apply now! Reference: MTC498 Vacancy: Enterprise Coordinator Location: With a base of Preston, covering specific areas within Lancashire Salary: Starting salary £30,000 per annum Hours: Full time position, however requests for part time hours will also be considered National World / Smart Hire are advertising on behalf of an external company. INDSH