Job Description

Job overview:

Project Assistant for our Employability Programme

We are looking for an organised, proactive individual with strong people skills to support the delivery of our Employability Programme for young people in Bristol. The programme supports 16-25-year-olds who are not in education, employment or training (NEET) through skills workshops, 1:1 mentoring and work experience.

Ablaze is a small, independent charity tackling inequality of opportunity for young people across the West of England. You will work closely with an experienced team to help deliver a programme that has already supported three cohorts over the past two years. You will also provide direct support to 15 young people during workshops and placements, acting as their first point of contact.

Contract: 23rd February - 21st May 2026 (12 weeks)

Working pattern: 12 - 18 hours per week

During March 18 hours per week, across Monday, Tuesday plus 1 other day. During April & May 12 hours per week, with a flexible, hybrid working pattern.
Term-time only option considered for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities:

- Provide administrative support to the Project Manager across recruitment, delivery, and work placement phases of the programme.

- Coordinate the young people to attend each workshop and maintaining communication with them over phone/email/WhatsApp, in a timely and professional manner.

- Prepare workshop materials and set up the workshop spaces.

- Monitor attendance, record expenses and update project records.

- Assist the Project Manager with workshop observations, evaluations and reporting

- Contribute to creation of social media content.

- Liaise with the young people and mentors to support their mentoring sessions.

Person Specification:

Essential:

- Strong written and verbal communication

- Confident using IT (e.g., Microsoft Teams, Excel)

- Positive attitude and ability to build rapport with young people

- Able to escalate issues appropriately

- Flexible approach to work

Desirable:

- Experience or interest in working with young people

- Administrative experience

- Driving license and access to a vehicle

To apply please send your CV and a short cover letter letting us know why you would like the job to enquiries@ablazebristol.org.

Closing date: Tuesday 20th January 5pm

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 weeks

Pay: 12.80 per hour

Expected hours: 18 per week

Work Location: In person