Progression and Outcomes Coordinator

Benefits:

• 29 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays, with up to 5 additional days for continuous service and option to buy or sell leave 
• Gain professional qualifications and excellent training/development opportunities 
• Flexible maternity, adoption, and paternity packages 
• Pension with up to 7% employer contribution with included life assurance cover 
• Staff discount portal and Blue Light Card eligibility with 15,000 national retailers discounts.  

Vulnerable children in the UK need your help

Wherever you work in the Action for Children family, you'll be helping to change the lives of the most vulnerable children in the UK.

Last year, we helped more than 670,000 children and families across the UK. From direct work in communities to national campaigning, we are focused on making sure every child has a safe and happy childhood, and the foundations they need to thrive.

Why Action for Children?

Working here is more than a job. Everyone in the Action for Children family is passionate about protecting and supporting children. It's the sense of purpose that drives us every single day. Because we know that, when we work together, we can make a huge difference to bring lasting improvements to vulnerable children's lives.

A bit about the role

We manage and deliver a range of programmes designed to help young people thrive in adult life – including support into the world of work. You'll focus on developing co-beneficial relationships with a wide range of employers, local authorities, and other agencies.

Some key responsibilities of a Progression and Outcomes Coordinator include:

• Aiming to hit clear targets for creating job and work experience opportunities with existing and new partners predominately in the Construction Sector
• Developing and growing our database of employers through expanding our networks and reach, via telephone, email distribution lists, social media, face to face contact with employers, delivering presentation and marketing.
• Liaising directly with employers, representing Action for Children at a range of employer forums and stakeholder events. Your talents as a networker can make a real difference to the life chances of young people with much to offer the world.
• Monitoring and reviewing young people's progress while on placements – so you can directly see the positive impact your work is having.
• Delivering employer expectations and interview skills sessions to groups of young people participating in the Youthbuild programmes 
• Working closely with colleagues to monitor the progress of trainees out on placement/employment 
• Organising and implementing workload, including up to date records of activity, obtaining employers liability insurance details and Health & Safety checklists.

Let's talk about you

We’re looking for some relevant experience, for example recruitment or employer engagement, or possibly a sales or relationship management background.

You’ll have a good understanding of the issues young people face in sourcing and sustaining employment.

Experience of identifying work experience opportunities and supporting young people to participate.

Driving licence and access to a car. The job requires the ability to travel according to the needs of the job, with reasonable adjustments, if required, according to the Equality Act.

Salary: £25,000 per annum

Location: Glasgow & Edinburgh 

Contract/Hours: Fixed Term until 31st March 2025 pending funding review / Full Time - 37 hours per week