Education Business Partnership Programme Coordinator

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Introduction

We are looking for a proactive and highly organised Lewisham Education Business Partnership (LEBP) Programme Coordinator to join our Children & Young People Directorate in Lewisham. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in connecting young people with real-world work experiences and helping shape their futures.

You will coordinate the day-to-day delivery of the Lewisham Education Business Partnership supporting schools, colleges, and employers to provide meaningful work-related learning opportunities for students aged 14–19.

Working closely with the Education Business Partnership Manager, you’ll help develop, deliver, and evaluate programmes such as work experience placements, careers fairs, and employability events. You will also deputise for the Manager when required, ensuring the smooth running of activities and services.

What’s the role?

Key Responsibilities

- To coordinate advanced administrative functions in relation to the Lewisham Education Business Partnership in order to support the effective and efficient delivery of Council services.

- To support the Education Business Partnership Manager in the engagement of employers for work related learning activities for students aged 14-19 including work experience and careers information, advice and guidance.

In addition, you will:

- Coordinate the planning and delivery of work experience placements and work-related learning activities.

- Support the development of policies, procedures, and quality standards to meet programme goals.

- Manage administrative processes including raising purchase orders, processing invoices, and maintaining accurate financial records.

- Supervise EBP staff and ensure smooth daily operations of the team.

- Develop and maintain the employer engagement database, producing reports and analysis as required.

- Build strong relationships with employers, schools (including SEND provision), and community partners to identify opportunities such as apprenticeships and career development activities.

- Conduct employer visits and health & safety checks (IOSH training provided).

- Deliver presentations, briefings, and assemblies to student groups on employability and work-related learning.

- Support school-based events such as Employability Days, Careers Fairs, and Enterprise Challenges.

- Contribute to the development of a paperless EBP strategy and ensure compliance with data protection legislation.

What’s in it for you?

Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including:

- Generous holiday allowance

- Local Government Pension scheme

- Flexible working and family friendly policies

- Season ticket and bicycle loans

- A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships

- Supportive staff networks

What we’re looking for

You’ll be an excellent communicator and confident working with a wide range of stakeholders—from employers and education professionals to young people and parents. You’ll have strong organisational skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and a commitment to equality, inclusion, and high service standards.

Essential skills and experience include:

- Experience coordinating work experience or education–employer partnership programmes.

- Strong administrative and project management skills.

- Ability to supervise and motivate staff.

- Excellent communication and presentation skills.

- Proficiency with databases, spreadsheets, and digital record systems.

- Knowledge of health and safety practices related to work placements.

Location

The job is primarily based in Laurence House, Catford, London, SE6 4RU.

Special conditions

- The job is subject to an enhanced DBS check

The recruitment process is anonymous and we don’t accept CV’s.

Applicant handbook - please read the guidance in this handbook when applying. It is essential that you complete the application fully and that your supporting statement covers how you meet each of the person specification criteria listed.

For an informal discussion, please contact Paul Goddard, Lewisham Education Business Partnership Manager on 020 8314 6547 or [email protected]

Please click here to view the Job Description and Person Specification

Salary

Salary: £38,748 - £39,915 per annum (SC6), Full time or Term Time plus.

N.B: All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale), which is subject to evidential proof.

Diversity

Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply

The Council reserves the right to close adverts early if there is a large response.

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