Account Lead - Work Experience Team - Leicestershire Education Business Company : Job Details

Are you passionate about shaping young futures and building strong professional relationships? Join our Work Experience Team as an Account Lead, where you'll play a pivotal role in arranging high-quality work experience placements in local businesses, for young people aged 14 to 18. This role involves working closely with three key stakeholder groups:

• Employers
• Schools and Colleges
• Young people and their parents/guardians

This is a rewarding opportunity to positively impact the lives of young people by boosting their confidence, developing their skills, and supporting their journey into adulthood.

About the Role

As part of the Work Experience Team here at LEBC, you'll provide exceptional support to schools and colleges, connecting students with local businesses eager to invest in the future workforce.  By fostering relationships with employers and schools, you'll ensure young people have access to transformative work experience opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary contact for your allocated schools, maintaining strong professional relationships and delivering an outstanding service.
• Work closely with employers to support their involvement in offering placements and assist parents and young people with applications.
• Match students to opportunities based on their applications, ensuring a smooth and efficient process.
• Spend time on-site at schools to support staff and students, answering questions and problem solving.
• Promote social mobility and challenge stereotypes through your work.
• Keep accurate and up-to-date records in our database.
• Collect and share impact data and success stories to highlight the value of work experience to stakeholders.
• Represent the team at events such as parents' evenings, career fairs, assemblies, and networking meetings.
• Handle incident and accident reporting in line with company procedures.

About You:

We're looking for someone who is:

• Highly organised, with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work to deadlines.
• An effective communicator who thrives on building relationships and making a difference.
• Passionate about supporting young people and helping them achieve their potential.

What We Offer:

• Starting salary: £23,000 per annum, with a pay review after 6 months.
• Job Type: Office based role in central Leicester with free parking
• Flexible working hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, between 8 AM and 5 PM.
• Time Off in Lieu (TOIL) flexible working system.  Work from home on occasion.
• Generous pension scheme: 10% company contribution.

Additional Information:

• A full driving license and access to a vehicle insured for business use are desirable.
• An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required for the successful candidate.

Why Work With Us?

At the heart of our organisation are our values and culture:

Our Values:

• Adding value for all
• Respect and value
• Continual innovation
• Evidence-based practice
• Doing business efficiently

Our Culture:

• Innovating and adapting to challenges
• Supporting one another and nurturing talent
• Recognizing achievements and celebrating success
• Listening to customers and delivering excellence
• Taking pride in everything we do

Make a Difference

This is more than just a job-it's an opportunity to inspire, empower, and create lasting impact. If you're ready to take on this exciting challenge, we'd love to hear from you.