Work Experience Project Lead

• Take a strategic and hands-on lead in developing and delivering high‑impact work experience opportunities for young people in Peterborough – particularly those who are not in education, employment or training (NEET)
• Design, implement and continuously improve opportunities that create pathways into employment such as work experience, volunteering and internship projects that help young people build confidence, professional skills and awareness of career options
• Work closely with colleagues across the Council, local employers and partner organisations to create a strong, sustainable Work Experience Framework for both internal and external use
• Use data, insight and feedback from young people to shape projects, identify barriers to participation and develop practical solutions
• Champion equality, diversity and inclusion, ensuring opportunities are accessible and meaningful for all

• Strong project leadership skills
• Experience of working with a wide range of stakeholders to deliver outcomes
• Understanding of how work experience and similar opportunities can support young people's employability and career development
• Confident using data and evidence to inform decisions, measure success and improve delivery
• Clear and effective communication, adapting approach to engage young people, colleagues and partners
• Organised, self‑motivated and able to manage multiple priorities
• Strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, with an understanding of the barriers people may face in accessing opportunities

Experience of working in learning and development, education, workforce planning or the public sector

• Generous annual leave starting at 25 days + bank holidays
• Sick pay
• Local government pension scheme
• Access to a range of benefits via Employee Benefits Platform, including in-store and online discounts as well as Cycle to Work and Home & Electronics schemes
• Buy up to 10 days additional annual leave (pro-rata)
• Access to car lease scheme
• Take your bank holidays flexibly
• Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared Cost AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings
• Access to development opportunities including apprenticeships
• Paid volunteering hours each year
• Access to equality, diversity and inclusion network
• Opportunities to receive Employee Recognition Awards