Job Description

Enterprise Coordinator | 10193 | Fixed Term Contract until 31 August 2027 | 37 hours per week | £34,434 to £36,363 per annum (Scale H) | County Hall/ Countywide

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join the Careers Hub as our next Enterprise Coordinator. We want someone who thrives on collaboration and wants to make a real impact. This is your opportunity to be part of a nationally recognised programme that supports young people in building the skills and confidence they need for their future careers.

About the Careers Hub

The Norfolk & Suffolk Careers Hub is part of a national initiative delivered in partnership with the Careers & Enterprise Company (CEC), to support schools and colleges in providing high-quality careers education. The Hub works with schools, colleges and employers to build stronger links between education and the world of work.

About the Role

As an Enterprise Coordinator (EC), you will be the main link between local schools/colleges and employers. You will help them work together to improve careers education for young people across the region.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Building relationships between schools, colleges and employers.
• Supporting Careers Leaders in schools to improve their careers programmes.
• Helping employers get involved in careers activities and work experience.
• Sharing best practice and promoting the Gatsby Benchmarks (a national framework for good careers guidance).
• Acting as an ambassador for the Hub across Norfolk and Suffolk.
• You will also help organise events, support training sessions, and promote employer engagement in careers education.

This role will be to cover schools and colleges across East and West Suffolk and the surrounding areas There will also be operational activity across Norfolk and Suffolk; therefore, access to a vehicle and a full UK driving licence are essential.

Ideal candidates will need to demonstrate some knowledge and understanding of careers, education, information advice and guidance (CEIAG) and the ability to collaborate and build relationships at all levels, with a wide range of external stakeholders. 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 businesses.

This is a particularly exciting time to join the sector. With the updated Gatsby Benchmarks coming into effect in September 2025 and the government’s work experience guarantee, careers guidance is entering a new chapter, making your role pivotal in supporting institutions to meet these new expectations. As an EC you’ll join an established team committed to making a real difference across the region, building strong partnerships and driving impactful careers education.

To arrange an informal discussion or for further details on the role, please contact Ashley Cooper, Careers Hub Operational Manager at ashley.cooper@norfolk.gov.uk

These are some benefits you can enjoy by working for Norfolk County Council:

• Competitive salary

• Generous holiday entitlement

• Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service

• Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time, part time, remote and hybrid working – dependent on your job role and business need.

• Financial benefits such as:

  • ‘Norfolk Rewards’ our employee discounts programme which helps you save money on almost anything, from everyday groceries and clothes, to holidays, new technology, gym membership, trips to the cinema and days out.

  • A Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers

  • Relocation expenses (where applicable)

  • An advance of your expenses if you travel for work

  • Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants’ pensions

  • Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension and new bikes

  • Access to our tax efficient car lease scheme for greener travel enabling you to lease a brand new, ultra-low emission vehicle (subject to eligibility)

  • A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job

We want our people to be inspired and motivated to work well together, make the most of our workspaces, enjoy a healthy work-life balance, and deliver excellent services to Norfolk and its people. Flexibility is built into the way we work, with hybrid working a key feature for many roles. Our technology platform and equipment are first class, enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We ask that you have in place good Broadband connectivity.

Before you apply, we recommend reading the full and person specification to help you demonstrate how you meet the criteria. You can also find information on our Terms and Conditionshere.

Already a Norfolk County Council employee? See and apply for all internal and external vacancies via myOracle using your @norfolk.gov.uk or @nccal.ac.uk email.

We would like to make you aware that priority consideration for this post may be given to current employees who are at risk due to restructure within the organisation or are in a redeployment position.

Redeployment closing date: 31 March 2026 23:59

All other applicants closing date: 15 April 2026 23:59