Progressions Coordinator - Leicester (Full-Time)

Juniper Training • Town of Leicester, NY

9d • £26,000 - £30,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Juniper Training is seeking a full-time Progressions Coordinator in Leicester to help young people access opportunities such as work placements, apprenticeships, and further education. The role involves building relationships with local businesses, promoting learners to potential employers, reviewing student progress, and developing a network of at least 50 active employers across diverse industries. The coordinator also carries out placement risk assessments, provides career advice and employability workshops, and supports student well-being while promoting Juniper’s core values.

The position is permanent and based at Juniper Training, 34 Pocklingtons Walk, Leicester, LE1 6BU. Hours are Monday to Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Salary is £26,000–£30,000.

Requirements

• Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths.
• Experience supporting people into employment.
• A driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Strong communication skills.
• Creative problem-solving skills.
• Strong organisational abilities.
• A drive to meet targets.

Nice To Haves

• CEIAG Level 3 or 4.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with local businesses and promote learners’ potential for jobs, apprenticeships, and work placements.
• Regularly review and assess student achievements to help keep students motivated and on track.
• Develop a network of at least 50 active employers across diverse industries.
• Carry out risk assessments to ensure work placements are safe and supportive.
• Provide career advice and deliver engaging employability workshops.
• Safeguard students’ well-being and promote Juniper’s core values.

Benefits

• 25 days’ holiday, increasing to 30 days with service.
• An extra week of leave for exercising.
• Paid mileage at 35p per mile, above normal work mileage.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Long-service and special-recognition awards.
• Juniper Lottery and Dragons’ Den competitions.
• Monthly PRIDE celebrations.
• Early finish on Fridays at 2:30 p.m.
• Christmas Savings Club.
• Eyecare reimbursement.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Electric Car Scheme after five years’ service.
• Critical Illness Cover after five years’ service.
• Corporate events throughout the year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED