Learning to Work is a Slough based youth development charity.
Our aim is to support students to prepare for the world of work. We create high impact activities with local employers to inspire young people, educate them about opportunities and give them the skills they need to be successful in the workplace.
We are currently recruiting, have a browse and see if your next job is waiting for you.
Position: Events Co-ordinator
Responsibilites
Interact with and present content to young people who may still be at school (aged 5-19 years), college or not in employment, education or training in 1-2-1 or group sessions.
Create a project plan with milestones to be agreed with the manager of the project for each event allocation.
Liaise with and recruit business ambassadors to support delivery during activities using their industry knowledge, experience and enthusiasm to inspire young people about the world of work.
Liaise with key personnel in partner organisations to deliver common objectives.
Design and produce presentations and materials for workshops or events aimed at young people, business volunteers, teachers or parents.
Understand and adhere to reporting procedures for funders, evaluating all work in a timely manner to review, record and publicise.
Location & commitments
Permanent Contract
Salary: From £25,000 per annum
Full time: 35 hours per week
Hours: 9am to 5pm, with 1-hour unpaid lunch break, however hours will be flexible depending on Event timings, e.g. 8am to 4pm.
Location: Office based in Slough. Flexible Working Policy in place.
Travel to various schools/locations in and around the Berkshire/Buckinghamshire and surrounding areas.
Candidate requirements
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and the ability to adapt your style according to the situation.
Proven project management expertise to understand and plan project milestones, the ability to work on more than one project at any one time.
Ability to confidently use virtual communication platforms such as Zoom and MS Teams.
Good IT skills and experience working with databases.
Up to date knowledge of the secondary education system.
Local knowledge of the schools and businesses in the area.
A full and clean driving licence and the daily use of a car
Position: Events Executive
Responsibilites
Interact with and present content to young people who may still be at school (aged 5-19 years), college or not in employment, education or training in 1-2-1 or group sessions.
Help create a project plan with milestones to be agreed with the manager of the project for each event allocation.
Liaise with and recruit business ambassadors to support delivery during activities using their industry knowledge, experience and enthusiasm to inspire young people about the world of work.
Liaise with key personnel in partner organisations to deliver common objectives.
Design and produce presentations and materials for workshops or events aimed at young people, business volunteers, teachers or parents.
Understand and adhere to reporting procedures for funders, evaluating all work in a timely manner to review, record and publicise.
Location & commitments
Permanent Contract
Salary: From £22,000 per annum
Full time: 35 hours per week
Hours: 9am to 5pm, with 1-hour unpaid lunch break, however hours will be flexible depending on
Event timings, e.g. 8am to 4pm.
Location: Office based in Slough. Flexible Working Policy in place.
Travel to various schools/locations in and around the Berkshire/Buckinghamshire and surrounding areas.
Candidate requirements
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and the ability to adapt your style according to the situation.
Ability to understand and plan project milestones, and work on more than one project at any time.
Ability to confidently use virtual communication platforms such as Zoom and MS Teams.
Good IT skills and experience working with databases.
Up to date knowledge of the secondary education system.
A full and clean driving licence and the daily use of a car.
Position: Graduate Events Executive
Responsibilites
Interact with and present content to young people who may still be at school (aged 6-19 years), college or not in employment, education or training in 1-2-1 or group sessions.
Help create a project plan with milestones to be agreed with the manager of the project for each event allocation.
Liaise with and recruit business ambassadors to support delivery during activities using their industry knowledge, experience and enthusiasm to inspire young people about the world of work.
Liaise with key personnel in partner organisations to deliver common objectives.
Design and produce presentations and materials for workshops or events aimed at young people, business volunteers, teachers or parents.
Understand and adhere to reporting procedures for funders, evaluating all work in a timely manner to review, record and publicise.
Location & commitments
Permanent Contract
Salary: From £23,500 per annum
Full time: 35 hours per week
Hours: 9am to 5pm, with 1-hour unpaid lunch break, however hours will be flexible depending on Event timings, e.g. 8am to 4pm.
Location: Office based in Slough. Flexible Working Policy in place.
Travel to various schools/locations in and around the Berkshire/Buckinghamshire and surrounding areas.
Candidate requirements
Educated to Degree Level.
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and the ability to adapt your style according to the situation.
Ability to understand and plan project milestones, and work on more than one project at any time.
Ability to confidently use virtual communication platforms such as Zoom and MS Teams.
Good IT skills and experience working with databases.
Up to date knowledge of the secondary education system.
A full and clean driving licence and the daily use of a car.
Position: Careers Advisor
Responsibilites
Conduct initial 1-2-1 Careers Guidance interviews with young people in a variety of schools.
Create Individual Action Plans to help young people map their next steps.
Conduct follow up 1-2-1 Careers Guidance interviews with young people to provide additional support where needed.
Deliver Careers Guidance presentations and workshops as part of our School Events.
Keep accurate records of all interactions with young people.
Liaise with teachers and school staff as required.
Adhere to LTW good practice guidelines to ensure our Matrix accreditation is upheld.
Ensure Safeguarding & Child Protection standards are followed at all times.
Location & commitments
Permanent Contract
Salary: From £23,500 per annum, depending on qualification and experience.
Full time: 35 hours per week
Hours: 8am to 4pm, with 1-hour unpaid lunch break.
Location: Office based in Slough. Flexible Working Policy in place.
Travel to various schools/locations in and around the Berkshire/Buckinghamshire and surrounding areas.
Candidate requirements
Experience of working with young people aged 11-18 years.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to adapt your style according to the situation. This role will require you to communicate in many different ways, both in writing and in person.
Ability to confidently use virtual communication platforms such as Zoom and MS Teams.
Good IT skills and experience working with databases.
Up to date knowledge of the secondary education system
A full and clean driving licence and the daily use of a car.
Position: Graduate Careers Advisor
Responsibilites
Conduct initial 1-2-1 Careers Guidance interviews with young people in a variety of schools.
Create Individual Action Plans to help young people map their next steps.
Conduct follow up 1-2-1 Careers Guidance interviews with young people to provide additional support where needed.
Deliver Careers Guidance presentations and workshops as part of our School Events.
Keep accurate records of all interactions with young people.
Liaise with teachers and school staff as required.
Adhere to LTW good practice guidelines to ensure our Matrix accreditation is upheld.
Ensure Safeguarding & Child Protection standards are followed at all times.
Location & commitments
Permanent Contract
Salary: £23,500 per annum (There will be an incremental increase once qualified).
Full time: 35 hours per week
Hours: 8am to 4pm, with 1-hour unpaid lunch break.
Location: Office based in Slough. Flexible Working Policy in place.
Travel to various schools/locations in and around the Berkshire/Buckinghamshire and surrounding areas.
Candidate requirements
Educated to Degree Level.
Experience of working with young people aged 11-18 years.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to adapt your style according to the situation. This role will require you to communicate in many different ways, both in writing and in person.
Ability to confidently use virtual communication platforms such as Zoom and MS Teams.
Good IT skills and experience working with databases.
Up to date knowledge of the secondary education system
A full and clean driving licence and the daily use of a car.
Position: Administrator
Responsibilites
Provide core businesss administration support.
Assist with the management of Salesforce database (Customer Relationship Management system) to ensure events, activities, business volunteers and participants are correctly recorded.
Prepare resources for events and activities in a timely manner.
Provide support for the recruitment and tracking of business volunteers, including contacting businesses by phone and email and sending confirmation details once converted to volunteer support.
Support the administration of Health & Safety checks for work experience.
Support the administration of the HR function.
Ensure the correct data and information is collated for the timely production of reports.
Location & commitments
Permanent Contract
Salary: From £12.09 per hour
Full time: 35 hours per week
Hours: 9am to 5pm, with 1-hour unpaid lunch break
Part-time considered: Hours to be agreed
Location: Office based in Slough. Flexible Working Policy in place.
Candidate requirements
4 x GCSEs in core subjects.
Good knowledge of Excel and Word.
Good basic IT knowledge e.g., uploading software and database management.
Must be highly organised and flexible in your approach.
Comfortable using Outlook and VOIP telephone systems – training will be available.
Excellent telephone manner, strong communication skills both written and verbal with the ability to adapt your style according to the situation.
Able to work under pressure to meet deadlines and prioritise work.
Position: Business Admin Apprentice
Responsibilites
Provide administrative support across the team.
Assist with the management of Salesforce database (Customer Relationship Management system) to ensure events, activities, business volunteers and participants are correctly.
Prepare resources for events and activities in a timely manner.
Provide support for the recruitment and tracking of business volunteers, including contacting businesses by phone and email and sending confirmation details once converted to volunteer
support.
On-site support for the delivery of events when appropriate.
Prepare and collate all evaluation forms to ensure improvements from feedback are implemented.
Ensure the correct data and information is collated for the timely production of reports.
Location & commitments
18 month Contract
Salary: £14,560 per annum (£8 per hour)
Full time: 35 hours per week
Hours: 9am to 5pm, with 1-hour unpaid lunch break.
Location: Office based in Slough. Flexible Working Policy in place.
Candidate requirements
4 x GCSEs in core subjects.
Good knowledge of Excel and Word.
Good basic IT knowledge e.g., uploading software and database management.
Must be highly organised and flexible in your approach.
Comfortable using Outlook and VOIP telephone systems – training will be available.
Excellent telephone manner, strong communication skills both written and verbal with the ability to adapt your style according to the situation.
A full and clean driving licence and the daily use of a car
Position: Business Engagement
Responsibilites
Contact businesses by phone and email to recruit and confirm business volunteer support for our events and activities.
Provide support for the tracking of business volunteers, including contacting businesses by phone and email and sending confirmation details once converted to volunteer support.
Assist with the management of Salesforce database (Customer Relationship Management system) to ensure events, activities, business volunteers and participants are correctly recorded.
Maintain existing business relationships and identify and develop new opportunities and relationships with additional businesses.
Follow up on leads from networking events to recruit new businesses and volunteers for our events and activities.
Assist with the evaluation process, reviews and reporting.
Location & commitments
Permanent Contract
Salary: £22,000 per annum
Full Time: 35 hours per week (Part-time hours will be considered)
Hours: 9am to 5pm, with 1-hour unpaid lunch break.
Location: Office based in Slough. Flexible Working Policy in place.
Candidate requirements
4 x GCSEs in core subjects.
Good knowledge of Excel and Word.
Good basic IT knowledge e.g., uploading software and database management.
Must be highly organised and flexible in your approach.
Comfortable using Outlook and VOIP telephone systems – training will be available.
Excellent telephone manner, strong communication skills both written and verbal with the ability to adapt your style according to the situation.
Able to work under pressure to meet deadlines and prioritise work