At a Glance
- Tasks: Create meaningful work experience opportunities for young people facing barriers to education and employment.
- Company: Join a dynamic team dedicated to improving outcomes for young people in South London.
- Benefits: Enjoy 40 days annual leave, flexible working, and a generous pension plan.
- Other info: Be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity and promotes equality.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in young people's lives by building confidence and raising aspirations.
- Qualifications: Experience in employer engagement, opportunity brokerage, and supporting diverse needs.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Location: Twickenham, Greater London
Contract Type: Fixed Term – Full Time (36 hours) until 31st August 2027
Working Hours: 36 Hours
Closing Date: 05/08/2026
Job Category: Project Management
Directorate: Chief Executive
Business Area: CED – Chief Executive’s Group
About Us
This is a fixed term role until 31st August 2027. It is a full-time hybrid position with travel across five boroughs.
Objective of Role
As the Alternative Provision Work Experience (AP WEX) Facilitator, you will play a key role in creating meaningful work experience opportunities for young people who face additional barriers to education, employment and training. You will work directly with employers to help them design accessible opportunities and build confidence in engaging with alternative provision learners.
About the Role
As AP WEX Facilitator, you will:
- Manage a caseload of alternative provision settings across South London, developing a detailed understanding of learner needs and local priorities.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with employers, securing inclusive work experience opportunities that support young people with a wide range of needs and barriers.
- Act as a broker between employers and education providers, matching opportunities to individual learners and ensuring experiences are meaningful and achievable.
- Support employers to design, adapt and deliver inclusive workplace experiences that enable all young people to succeed.
- Undertake needs analysis, translating learner demand into a clear pipeline of opportunities and ensuring provision is responsive and targeted.
- Work collaboratively with schools, providers and Careers Hub colleagues to maximise participation and progression outcomes.
- Use data, feedback and insight to identify gaps, target intervention and improve access to opportunities.
- Help create a more equitable careers and work experience system for young people across South London.
Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience
- Employer Engagement and Relationship Management: Proven experience of engaging, influencing and building productive relationships with employers and a wide range of stakeholders.
- Opportunity Brokerage and Business Development: Experience of identifying, developing and converting WEX opportunities.
- Inclusion and Equity Focus: Experience of supporting young people who face barriers to progression.
- Needs Analysis and Problem Solving: Ability to assess stakeholder need and translate insight into practical solutions.
- Influencing and Stakeholder Engagement: Excellent communication, influencing and negotiation skills.
- Data-Driven Delivery and Caseload Management: Experience of managing programmes, projects or caseloads using data and insight.
Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of young people who often face the greatest barriers to progression. We are looking for someone who is proactive, relationship-focused and passionate about inclusion.
Closing Date: Wednesday 5th August 2026
Shortlisting Date: 6th and 7th August 2026
Interview Date: w/c 10th August 2026
Richmond & Wandsworth Better Service Partnership are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.
40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working, a generous pension plan.
Alternative Provision AP Work Experience WEX Facilitator in Twickenham employer: Richmond and Wandsworth Councils
Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment, making them an excellent employer for those seeking meaningful roles in public service. With flexible working arrangements, generous annual leave, and opportunities for professional growth, employees can thrive while contributing to the community's trust and governance. The hybrid working model allows for a balanced work-life integration, making this position particularly appealing for those looking to make a difference in their local area.
Contact Details:
Richmond and Wandsworth Councils Recruitment Team
