Enterprise Coordinator

• Norfolk and Suffolk Careers Hub
• Address: Across Mid Suffolk and Norfolk *
• Salary: £35,570 - £37,563 per annum
• Hours: 37 hours per week
• Contract: Fixed term contract until 31 August 2027, required as soon as possible
• Reference: 0018

*You will be working alongside schools, colleges and employers / other organisations across Mid Suffolk and the surrounding areas. There will also be operational activity across Norfolk and Suffolk; therefore, access to a vehicle and a full UK driving licence are essential.

Norfolk and Suffolk Careers Hub are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join the Careers Hub as our next Enterprise Coordinator.

We want someone who thrives on collaboration and wants to make a real impact. This is your opportunity to be part of a nationally recognised programme that supports young people in building the skills and confidence they need for their future careers.

About the Careers Hub

The Norfolk and Suffolk Careers Hub are part of a national initiative delivered in partnership with the Careers and Enterprise Company (CEC), to support schools and colleges in providing high-quality careers education. The Hub works with schools, colleges and employers to build stronger links between education and the world of work.

About the Role

With the updated Gatsby Benchmarks coming into effect and the government’s ambition for work experience, careers guidance is entering a new chapter, making your role pivotal in supporting institutions to meet these new expectations. As an EC, you’ll join an established team committed to making a real difference across the region, building strong partnerships and driving impactful careers education.

As an Enterprise Coordinator (EC), you will be the main link between local schools/colleges and employers. You will help them work together to improve careers education for young people across the region.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• building relationships between schools, colleges and employers

• supporting Careers Leaders in schools to improve their careers programmes

• helping employers get involved in careers activities and work experience

• sharing best practice and promoting the Gatsby Benchmarks (a national framework for good careers guidance)

• acting as an ambassador for the Hub across Norfolk and Suffolk

• you will also help organise events, support training sessions, and promote employer engagement in careers education.

Ideal candidates will need to demonstrate some knowledge and understanding of careers, education, information advice and guidance (CEIAG) and the ability to collaborate and build relationships at all levels, with a wide range of external stakeholders. You will have a proven ability to successfully support and challenge senior leaders in schools, evidence of partnership working and a track record of engaging with businesses.

Before you apply, we recommend reading the full Job Description and Person Specification on our website to help you demonstrate you meet the criteria. You can also find further information on our Terms and Conditions on our website

For an informal discussion or to find out more, please call Karen Cross, Operational Hub Lead on 01263 835214 or email karen.cross@norfolk.gov.uk

To apply for the role, please visit our website

We would like to make you aware that priority consideration for this post may be given to current employees who are at risk due to restructure within the organisation or are in a redeployment situation.