Suffolk County Council

Enterprise Coordinator

Suffolk County Council  •  £34k - £36k/yr  •  Norwich, GB (Onsite)  •  4 days ago
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Job Description

  • Norfolk County Council
  • Address: County Hall, Martineau Lane, Norwich, Norfolk NR1 2DL, with travel across Norfolk and Suffolk
  • Salary: £34,434 - £36,363 per annum, Salary scale H
  • Hours: 37 hours per week
  • Contract: Fixed Term until 31 August 2027
  • Reference: 0783

Norfolk County Council is looking for a motivated and driven individual to join our Careers Hub, as our next Enterprise Coordinator This role will be to support schools, colleges, employers and other organisations across East Norfolk and parts of East Suffolk although there will be other operational activity across Norfolk and Suffolk.

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 and Suffolk Careers Hub is part of a national initiative delivered in partnership with the Careers and 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 support schools, colleges, employers and other organisations across East Norfolk and parts of East Suffolk. 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 team. Careers Guidance is entering a new chapter, making your role pivotal. 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.

For more information

We recommend reading the full Job Description and Person Specification to see a full list of the requirements and to clearly understand the role.

For an informal discussion or to find out more, please contact Karen Cross, Operational Hub Lead, by either calling 01263 835214 or emailing karen.cross@norfolk.gov.uk

How to apply

To apply for the role, please go to the Norfolk County Council Career website

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 situation.

Closing date for Redeployment applicants: 11.55 pm, 14 June 2026.

Closing date for all other applicants: 11.55 pm, 21 June 2026.

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 situation.

Suffolk County Council

About Suffolk County Council

Reimagine the possibilities.

As one of the largest employers in Suffolk, we have a huge variety of exciting careers to offer people as keen to make a positive impact on the world around them as we are.

As a modern, flexible, and effective council, we’re driven to make a difference to the environment, the communities we serve, and the careers of our people. We explore innovative ways to encourage, respect, and enable everyone to be the best they can be.

By creating meaningful connections with our people and our partner organisations, we’ve built a culture of mutual collaboration, trust, and respect where everyone is supported to be their authentic selves.

We aim to inspire and empower. To improve and evolve. To develop and innovate. To take pride and ownership of the world around us and ensure that we leave a positive and lasting legacy. That’s why it’s time to reimagine a career with the council and take a fresh look at what we can offer you.

Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Ipswich, GB
Year Founded
1974
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