Skills and Pathways Manager (NEET Reduction Programmes)Bristol City

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Education Department at Bristol City Robins Foundation, managing and delivering our NEET reduction programmes. 

• ·        Do you have experience in managing and delivering a programme focused on progressing young people into Education, Employment or Training (or similar)?
• ·        Are you passionate about supporting young people and staff to achieve their potential?
• Can you build and maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders?
• Are you organised, proactive and eager to work in a dynamic charity environment? 

If so, we would like to talk to you…

We are seeking a full-time member of staff (on a 12-month maternity cover basis) to manage and deliver our NEET reduction programmes. The role involves overseeing all areas of our NEET reduction programmes, including; programme design, recruitment, delivery and reporting. Alongside this, you will manage a small team of staff (currently 1 staff member), whilst also delivering on the NEET reduction programmes yourself. 

Your Main Responsibilities:

• ·        Manage all Robins Foundation NEET reduction programmes (predominantly 14 – 24-year-olds), including programme design, recruitment, delivery and reporting.
• ·        Manage, support and develop a small team of staff delivering on NEET reduction programmes.
• ·        Deliver on NEET reduction programmes.
• ·        Build and manage relationships with key stakeholders and funding partners, including Bristol City Council, The West of England Combine Authority and local schools etc.
• ·        Manage and work collaboratively with consortium delivery partners, including Bristol Bears Foundation and Empire Fighting Chance.
• ·        Explore new funding opportunities to support with long term sustainability of NEET reduction programmes.
• ·        Contribute as part of the Foundation Safeguarding team, working with the Designated Safeguarding Officer to ensure effective safeguarding practices are in place across NEET reduction programmes.

You will have:

• ·        Previous experience of managing and delivering a NEET reduction programme (or similar e.g. schools or post-16 related programmes).
• ·        A strong understanding of education, employment and training pathways available to young people in Bristol.
• ·        Previous experience of line managing, supporting and/or developing staff.
• ·        A proven track record of effectively building and managing relationships with key stakeholders.
• ·        Previous experience of supporting participants who face barriers accessing education and work e.g. SEND, SEMH, disadvantaged groups.
• ·        An ability to build positive, trusted relationships with young people.
• ·        A passion for working with young people to achieve positive outcomes and change lives.
• ·        Youth work or other related delivery qualification (desirable but not essential).
• ·        Competent IT skills.
• ·        Full UK Driving License and access to own vehicle.

Benefits

We will give you

• 25 days annual leave increasing to 28 days after 3 years employment and 30 days after 5 years  (plus bank holidays and Christmas closure days )
• Opportunity to purchase 5 extra days holiday per year
• A flexible working environment.
• 5 paid volunteering days per year
• Generous continuous personal development budget.
• 2 x BCFC and Bristol Bears tickets to home league games
• Work equipment (BCFC clothing, laptop)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Death In Service Benefit
• Employee Assist programme
• The opportunity to be part of an incredible journey.