Progressions (Work Experience) Coordinator

Job description

Ready to Make a Difference in Young Lives?
Do you love helping young people unlock their potential and take the next step in their journey? Join us as a Work Experience (Progressions) Coordinator and play a key role in shaping their futures by connecting them with amazing opportunities like work placements, apprenticeships, and further education.

Salary: £26,000 - £30,000

Why Join Juniper Training?

At Juniper Training, we're all about empowering young people to thrive. As a leading provider of vocational education and training, we believe in inspiring learners, helping them grow, and supporting them every step of the way. When you join us, you'll be part of a passionate team that's transforming lives daily.

Your Role as a Work Experience (Progression) Coordinator

Every day is a chance to make an impact! You'll:

• Shout About Our Students: Build great relationships with local businesses and promote the amazing potential of our learners for jobs, apprenticeships, and work placements.
• Celebrate Progress: Review and assess student achievements regularly to keep them motivated and on track.
• Grow Your Network: Develop a buzzing network of at least 50 active employers across diverse industries.
• Keep It Safe: Carry out risk assessments to make sure work placements are safe and supportive.
• Guide the Way: Offer top-notch career advice and deliver fun, engaging employability workshops.
• Protect & Inspire: Safeguard our students' well-being while promoting Juniper's core values.

What You'll Need

We're looking for someone with:

• Essential: Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths.
• Experience of supporting people into employment.
• Driving license and access to a vehicle.
• Desirable: CEIAG Level 3/4
• Key Skills: Great communication, creative problem-solving, fantastic organisational abilities, and a drive to hit your targets!

Perks & Benefits - Because You Deserve It!

25 days holiday, increasing to 30 with service
Buy & sell annual leave
Earn an extra week of leave just by exercising!
Paid mileage (35p per mile, above normal work mileage)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Long service & special recognition awards
Juniper Lottery & Dragons' Den competitions
PRIDE monthly celebrations
Early Finish Fridays (2:30pm!)
Christmas Savings Club
Eyecare reimbursement
Cycle to Work Scheme
Electric Car Scheme (after 5 years' service)
Critical Illness Cover (after 5 years' service)
Corporate events throughout the year!

Diversity, Inclusion & Safeguarding

At Juniper Training Ltd , we believe that language should never be a barrier to opportunity. We are committed to creating an inclusive learning and working environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported.

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination. We actively encourage applications from candidates from underrepresented groups.

Juniper is also committed to safer recruitment practices to protect the welfare of our learners and staff. As part of our recruitment process, we carefully review all applications, thoroughly check employment history and references, and explore any gaps in employment.

Where roles involve working with young people or vulnerable adults, they are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 . Successful applicants will therefore be required to undertake appropriate pre-employment checks, which may include an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, to ensure they meet our high standards of safeguarding and suitability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will do our best to support you.

Join us in building a workplace that champions diversity, equity, inclusion, and safeguarding for all.

Locations Leicester Yearly salary £26,000 - £30,000 Employment type Full-time

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Leicester

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

Between £26,000 and £30,000 Per Year

Published at

04-07-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No