Salary - £29,725 per annum
Hours - 37 hours per week to be worked flexibly
Contract - Fixed Term - 9 months secondment
Location - Peterborough
Closing Date - 30th March 2026
We are pleased to invite internal applications for the role of BRDG Youth Hub Co-ordinator based at Peterborough College.
This is a fixed term (offered as a secondment) for 9 months.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting young people in our community who are Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET). The BRDG Youth Hub is designed to be a welcoming, empowering space where young people can access guidance, build skills, and connect with opportunities that support their personal and professional development.
About the Role
The BRDG Youth Hub Co-ordinator will oversee the day-to-day operations of the Youth Hub, ensuring it remains a safe, inclusive and engaging environment for young people aged 14–21. You will coordinate activities, build partnerships with local organisations and employers, and deliver support that helps young people develop the confidence and skills needed to progress into education, employment or training.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the day-to-day running of the Youth Hub, ensuring it remains welcoming, inclusive and well organised.
- Coordinate activities aligned with the hub’s key themes: employability, financial literacy, digital inclusion and wellbeing.
- Work with employers, community organisations, Trailblazer providers, CPCA and other agencies supporting young people who are NEET.
- Support the delivery of events, workshops and job-matching opportunities that meet local needs.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with local stakeholders, including local authorities, education providers and community groups.
- Deliver practical employability support including CV writing, job applications, interview preparation and digital skills.
- Provide informal engagement opportunities within the hub to encourage participation and build trust with young people.
- Act as an ambassador for the hub, promoting activities and gathering feedback to continuously improve the service.
About You
We are looking for someone who is passionate about supporting young people and creating positive opportunities within the community. The successful candidate will have:
- Experience working with young people in an education, youth work or community setting
- Experience supporting vulnerable or NEET young people
- Strong communication, organisation and interpersonal skills
- The ability to build positive relationships with partners and stakeholders
- A good understanding of safeguarding and working with vulnerable individuals
- Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths and a Level 3 teaching qualification (or willingness to work towards)
Working Arrangements
The role requires flexible working between 9:00am and 7:00pm, Monday to Friday, depending on operational needs.
Safeguarding Statement:
IEG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and any vulnerable groups within the college community and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to thorough vetting process which includes, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.
Candidates are reminded that if they are barred from working with Children it is a criminal offence to apply for this position.