Job Description

Vacancy Type

Permanent/Full Time

Hours per week

40 hours per week

Location

Coventry

Salary Range

27,000 per annum

About Us

Central YMCA is transforming. This is an exciting time to join us as we look forward toward growth and progression and focus on our purpose to advance the education, health and wellbeing of our communities. We want to create improved access to life-changing opportunities and enable everyone to achieve their potential, live a fulfilled life and contribute positively to society.

What we offer

27 days annual leave + 3 annual leave days over Christmas + bank holidays Extra annual paid leave for your birthday, a mental health day, and up to 5 volunteering days 4% Contributory Pension Scheme Life Insurance Cycle to Work Scheme Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - a wide range of free and confidential services for you and your immediate family (including counselling sessions) Employee Discount Scheme

About You

You will be approachable, organised, and committed to supporting young people to achieve their goals. We are looking for someone who brings:


Level 4 qualification in Advice & Guidance (or equivalent). Experience working with young people, preferably in education, youth, or community settings. Confidence in engaging employers and coordinating work placements. Strong communication, mentoring, and problem-solving skills. A sound understanding of safeguarding, inclusivity, and the challenges young people may face. Good digital and organisational skills, with experience using CRM or learner management systems such as APTEM. A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle are essential

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated, people-centred professional to join our team as a

Learner Recruitment & IAG Coordinator

, supporting young people across

West Bromwich and Coventry

.


A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle are essential, as the role requires regular travel between our centres and other settings.


In this dynamic and rewarding role, you will play a key part in guiding learners through every stage of their journey - from initial recruitment and induction through to progression into further education, training, or employment.


You will work closely with referral partners, schools, employers, and internal teams to ensure each learner receives the tailored support they need to thrive.


Your key responsibilities will include:


Proactively recruiting learners and delivering engaging onboarding and induction sessions Coordinating meaningful and personalised work placements with local employers Providing one-to-one mentoring, advice and guidance, helping learners build confidence and direction Supporting those facing personal, social, or educational challenges to overcome barriers to learning Maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with safeguarding, funding, and data requirements

This is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people while developing your own career within a supportive and forward-thinking organisation.


If this sounds like the right role for you,




Safeguarding responsibilities: This role will involve daily contact with learners, and you will be engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All staff have a responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people, and/or vulnerable adults for whom you are responsible and with whom you come into contact. The Charity's Safeguarding Policy is available from Central YMCA website.


Any offer of employment will be subject to successfully completing pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure, teacher prohibition check, the receipt of satisfactory references, overseas check (if applicable), relevant original ID documentation and examination certificates.


Regulated activity: This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Charity is therefore permitted to ask shortlisted applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) to assess their suitability to work with children. Should you be shortlisted, you will be required to complete a disclosure form prior to interview.

Please note: Candidates with overseas experience exceeding three months within the past ten years will be required to provide criminal background checks or certificates of good conduct from the relevant jurisdictions, in English or with certified translations.