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Join ThinkForward as a Community Progression Coach and assist underserved youth transition into the workforce.
Overview
Salary
£32190
Location
Islington, London, UK
Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation Summary
ThinkForward is a passionate charity that empowers young people from low-income households to develop brighter future. In 2026, our goal is to help over 1,500 young individuals by shaping their aspirations and preparing them for successful entrance into the job market.
Role Summary
- The Community Progression Coach role involves supporting approximately 60 FutureMe programme participants post-16 in Islington and nearby communities.
- The Coach is expected to foster successful transitions into education, employment, and training.
- The role also involves managing relationships with education and training providers, as well as employers.
Role Requirements
- Engage with young people and young adults aged 16-25 to build and maintain relationships.
- Ensure their successful transition into education, employment, or training.
- Manage day-to-day relationships with education, training providers, and business partners.
- Contribute to the delivery of wider ThinkForward initiatives.
Application Process Details
- Send your CV and a cover letter detailing your suitability for the role to jobs@thinkforward.org.uk
ThinkForward is a dedicated charity focused on supporting young people to create better and brighter futures. We aim to help them identify, realise, and shape their aspirations, preparing them for a successful transition into the workforce. We address challenges faced by young people from low-income households or areas with limited opportunities, aiming to prevent them from becoming part of the unemployment statistics. In 2026, we plan to support over 1,500 young people.
The role of the Community Progression Coach involves supporting approximately 60 post-16 participants of the FutureMe programme in Islington and surrounding communities. The coach will ensure the quality and impact of the programme, fostering successful transitions into education, employment, and training through effective stakeholder relationships with education providers and employers.
Job requirements include engaging with young people and young adults aged 16-25 to build and maintain relationships, ensuring their successful transition into education, employment, or training. The role also involves managing day-to-day relationships with further education, training providers, and business partners, and contributing to the delivery of wider ThinkForward initiatives.
Benefits offered include pro rata 25 days annual leave, additional leave during office closure days, volunteering leave, a commitment to personal development, employer pension contributions, interest-free loans, a cycle to work scheme, employee discounts, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
For application details, please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role as described in the person specification to [email removed - click apply for more details]. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application process, please contact us.
