Inspira is currently recruiting a new post to increase the engagement of employers in careers and education activities in schools and colleges throughout Cumbria through a new project called The Link. 

Working in partnership with Cumbria Careers Hub, schools, colleges and employers, The Link will support the delivery of Cumbria Local Enterprise Partnership‘s Local Industrial Strategy and Careers Strategy. 

We are recruiting a full time Local Employment Engagement Coordinator to coordinate relevant activities associated with The Link. 

The coordinator will ensure regular engagement and management across a wide range of partners including:  

• Employers, particularly SME’s and the self-employed;  

• Schools and colleges;  

• Local, regional and national skills organisations and education and training providers;  

• Business representative organisations and third sector partners.  

Successful candidates will possess a level 4 professional qualification and a relevant degree, project management or supervisory qualification would be advantageous.  Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate previous experience of engaging employers in activities relating to Careers and Enterprise and/or engaging school and college leaders in projects and activities.  In addition, previous experience of engaging and influencing stakeholders and leading and coordinating projects is essential as well as knowledge of the education system, local labour market and barriers to employment faced by young people.    

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS Check.