Enterprise Coordinator
Grade I SP1-4 Salary £26,402 - £30,571
Based in Leeds City Centre, with travel across the region
An exciting opportunity to work directly with senior business leaders to develop employer commitment in education; securing better outcomes for young people in our region…
The role
West Yorkshire Combined Authority are seeking to strengthen our existing Enterprise in Education Team and looking to appoint an Enterprise Coordinator to proactively engage businesses and schools in the Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership (LEP) Enterprise Adviser Programme. This is an exciting opportunity to work directly with senior business leaders to support the creation and development of innovative new employer engagement activity in schools. The role is a key part of the Careers and Enterprise Company’s flagship Enterprise Adviser programme in Leeds City Region.
You will have a proven ability to successfully support and challenge senior leaders in schools, evidence of partnership working and a track record of engaging with business on the skills agenda. We are looking for a highly motivated individual who is prepared to work flexibly and as part of a growing team in a high-profile and demanding environment – often working to tight deadlines and someone who would want to contribute to making a difference to young people’s employability in Leeds City Region.
The person
· Proactive and confident in engaging businesses and communicating new initiatives
· Creative thinker, able to develop ideas and schools careers and enterprise programmes
· Proven experience of building professional relationships, excellent networking and liaison skills
· Ability to manage and influence key stakeholders.
· Track record of delivering project outcomes and improving performance
For more information about the work of West Yorkshire Combined Authority please visit www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk
West Yorkshire Combined Authority’s aim is to attract people from diverse backgrounds building an inclusive culture, we welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, race, gender, religion or beliefs, disability, gender identity or sexual orientation. In return we can offer a flexible and encouraging environment that will allow you to achieve your best work/life balance and career goals; with a range of benefits including a local government career average pension scheme and a fully funded travel MCard (zone 1-5). We are committed to enabling working parents to progress their careers and will consider requests for flexible working patterns and job share arrangements.
Please note: Whilst it is our policy to recruit at SP1 for all appointments, each role has career salary progression, with incremental increases applicable in most cases on an annual basis.
To submit your application form online please visit
http://www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/jobs/ by Monday 24th August
Interviews week commencing 3rd September
For an informal discussion about the role please contact the office on 0113 3481812 and ask to speak to Jane Green or Michelle Hunter
For more information about the work of the Careers and Enterprise Company please visit www.careersandenterprise.co.uk
More information about the Enterprise Adviser Network in Leeds City Region can be found at http://www.the-lep.com/what-we-do/skills/
Given the high volumes of applications we receive we are unable to respond to all applicants, therefore if you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date please assume that on this occasion you have not been successful.
Candidate information will be retained by West Yorkshire Combined Authority for 6 months unless you make a request for this to be deleted.