Youth Employment and Partnership Lead

Role Terms

• Salary: Pay Grade E - £32,166.89 to £36,912.24 (full-time equivalent, pro-rata for part-time)
• Hours: 30-37 hours
• Role type: Fixed-term for 12 months initially
• Place of work: No Limits Southampton locations with some travel around Southampton, Hampshire and neighbouring areas
• Role Screening: Enhanced DBS
• Closing Date: 9am on Friday 27 November
• Interview Date: End of week commencing 30 November

Are you passionate about helping to make a difference to children and young people?

Our Charity

No Limits is the leading youth services charity in Southampton, supporting children and young people in the city and across Hampshire.

At No Limits, it is important our staff and volunteers reflect, represent, and have experience of the challenges faced by the children and young people we support. We are proud of and appreciate our many staff and volunteers who use their own lived experience to support the children and young people they work with.

With this in mind, we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in all aspects of our work and organisational culture – and when recruiting, it’s important to us that we continue diversifying our staff and volunteer teams, with children and young people at the centre of everything we do. You can learn more about our DEI approach here.

When we talk about talent, we value the transferrable skills and experiences you can bring to No Limits, whether through work (in the same or a different sector), volunteering, or personal experiences. To make sure we get the best talent on our team, we are open to and actively encourage applications from all backgrounds and sections of the community, including diverse ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQIA+, disabled, and neurodiverse individuals.

Your Role

As Youth Employment and Partnership Lead, you develop, manage and grow relationships with local and regional employers that create employment, work experience, mentoring and volunteering opportunities for young people supported by the charity.

Acting as an ambassador for the charity, the postholder will develop and promote employability programmes and wrap-around support to employers, demonstrating the social and business benefits of investing in young people. They will build strategic partnerships that support positive employment outcomes and enhance employer engagement.

The role will bridge employability delivery and partnership development, working closely with colleagues to connect young people with suitable opportunities, identify corporate support opportunities, and facilitate introductions to the fundraising team where appropriate. The primary focus will remain on employer engagement, partnership growth and improving outcomes for young people.

Please see the job description for further details about the responsibilities of the role.

We are committed to making a difference in the lives of the children and young people we work with, and as such, you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the No Limits ethos. Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people is paramount.

We particularly welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and those who have had experiences similar to the young people we aim to support. We are committed to creating a diverse environment where people can be their authentic selves, where their experiences and opinions are valued, and we are all open to learning from each other.

As part of our team, you’ll receive a comprehensive induction and access to learning and development opportunities relevant to your role, supporting your ongoing growth.

You’ll have the essentials of:

• Experience building relationships with employers, businesses or strategic partners
• Experience in employer engagement, business development, recruitment, employability or partnership management
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders, manage opportunities and achieve targets
• Strong networking, communication and relationship-building skills
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of employer needs
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Understanding of barriers faced by young people entering employment and the support needed to overcome them

You may also have:

• Experience within the charity, employability or youth sector
• Experience of corporate fundraising, sponsorship or employee engagement
• Knowledge of local employer networks across Southampton and Hampshire
• Experience using CRM systems and managing stakeholder data

Please let us know if we can support you with any reasonable adjustments at any point prior to, during or after the selection process, such as access arrangements, flexible working, or a suitable place to pray.

Our Benefits

We are committed to being a great place to work, where people achieve and feel valued. In our People Survey, 98% of staff and 100% of volunteers said they were proud to tell people they work or volunteer for No Limits. We’re proud to offer some great benefits, on top of being able to make a meaningful contribution to the lives of local children and young people:

• 36 days annual leave (including public holidays)
• Two additional wellbeing days per year – Supporting you to take additional time off for your wellbeing or development.
• Pension scheme – Supporting your future by matching your additional pension contributions up to 2%.
• Life assurance scheme – Giving you peace of mind with 2x annual salary cover for pension members.
• Hybrid and flexible working – Giving the flexibility to work in the best way for your role.
• Comprehensive induction and training offer – Including our online learning management system with hundreds of opportunities to support your development.
• Employee Assistance Programme – Providing you with counselling, financial, personal support and health and wellbeing services.

Find out more about our benefits here.