Salary Grade 5, £27,274 to £27,710 per annum
Location County Hall, Newport, Isle of Wight
This role is office based, with potential forsome agile or remote working
Fixed term contract until 31/08/2027
Are you motivated by making a real difference to young people’s futures?
We are looking for a skilled and organised professional to join Island Futures, supporting the Local Authority’s statutory responsibilities under the Skills and Participation legislation, including the Raising the Participation Age requirements, to track and promote the participation of young people aged 16–18 in education, employment and training.
This is a key operational role focused on delivering high-quality participation tracking, maintaining accurate data, and working closely with schools, post-16 providers and partner services to ensure young people are supported to sustain engagement and make successful transitions.
About the role
You will play an important part in supporting the Local Authority’s participation duties by:
- Supporting the Isle of Wight Council in its responsibility to track young people aged 16 to 18 to ensure they have successfully progressed into education, training or employment after leaving and support those who are NEET (Not in Education, Employment or Training).
- Identify young people who are NEET or at risk of becoming NEET and refer them to appropriate support services.
- Responsible for contacting young people and parents/carers and accurately recording destination data including occupational area and place and level of study/training.
- Responsible for identifying young people who need a referral for further support from the Island Futures team.
- Build and maintain relationships with young people and other agencies to engage those who are NEET (Not in Education, Employment or Training) and encourage them to access our free high-quality information, advice and guidance services.
About you
You will be confident working with data and systems, comfortable managing competing tasks and deadlines, and able to build effective working relationships with a wide range of partners. You will understand the Local Authority’s responsibilities under the Skills and Participation framework and the importance of accurate record-keeping in supporting positive outcomes for young people.
You will also be able to engage sensitively with young people who may be anxious, disengaged or facing barriers to participation, using persistence, empathy and a solution-focused approach.
What we offer
- The opportunity to work in a small, supportive and committed team within Island Futures.
- Meaningful work that supports young people at critical transition points.
- Agile working arrangements in line with service needs.
- Access to training and professional development.
Join #TeamIWC and you’ll receive our staff benefits package, including:
- Annual leave entitlement of 32 days p/a PLUS public holidays!
- Discounted Solent ferry travel
- Island bus network discount
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted island sports & leisure gym membership
- National and local discounts & benefits schemes
- Relocation scheme of up to £8,000 may be available for some roles (subject to criteria)
- Travel allowance may be available if commuting from the mainland (subject to criteria)
The Isle of Wight Council currently does not have a license to sponsor overseas workers.
We actively promote the diversity of our workforce, and provide flexible working options (where appropriate) to support the different needs of our employees. We are an equal opportunities employer, proud to encourage applications from all cultures, backgrounds and abilities to better reflect the diversity within our local community.
We are a Disability Confident employer . Along with a number of commitments, this means, providing you meet the basic essential requirements of the advertised role and have declared yourself as disabled, you will be offered an opportunity for an interview within the council.
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The Isle of Wight Council’s Terms & Conditions of employment are available upon request. Please contact our recruitment team via adverts@iow.gov.uk if you would like to receive a copy.
The Isle of Wight Council reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than stated, if required. To ensure your application is considered, it is recommended to submit your application promptly.
Please note, appointment to a regulated role will require you to provide additional personal details, including full employment history, referee information, and consent for any required safeguarding checks, as part of the Council’s commitment to safer recruitment and compliance with regulatory requirements.
This council and its schools recruit according to the council’s Recruitment, Policy and Procedure and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.
We often receive a high volume of applicants for our vacancies. If you do not hear from the recruiting manager within three weeks of the closing date, we regret that your application will not have been successful on this occasion. Please revisit our job page for alternate posts that may be suitable.
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