Schools & Programme Intern – North Kent.

Salary: London Living Wage

Location: North Kent and London. Our Head Office is located in Bermondsey, London.

Initial 6-month fixed term contract with possibility for extension. Full-Time, Part-Time and Term-Time working will be considered.

Construction Youth Trust is a forward-thinking charity whose mission is to help young people reach their full potential and take their first steps towards a rewarding working life. We prepare young people for the world of work, support them to build their skills and confidence and connect them with opportunities and employers aligned with their abilities and interests. We prioritise supporting young people from disadvantaged backgrounds, under-represented groups and those facing significant barriers.

Due to an increase of need and demand, we are seeking to expand our committed team. Our interns play a key role within Construction Youth Trust, supporting the charity across many different departments and the role offers a great opportunity for a young person who wants to take their first step into the workplace via the youth/charity sector.

Whilst we are initially offering a 6-month fixed term contract, we are committed to supporting the development of our interns and are very pleased that many of our previous interns have progressed into other roles within Construction Youth Trust.

We strongly believe that a diverse and inclusive team is vital to our work. We are especially interested in hearing from individuals who are Black, Asian or from a minority ethnic background and/or those with a lived experience of the young people we support.

If you are passionate about transforming the life chances of young people, especially those facing disadvantage and exclusion, please send your CV and a written statement (no more than 500 words) explaining why the role interests you and how you meet the person specification to hello@constructionyouth.org.uk

Closing date for applications – 9am on Monday 30th May 2022. However, we may close the recruitment early if posts are filled so please apply as soon as possible.

Interviews to take place on Thursday 9th and Tuesday 14th June 2022.

It is anticipated that the start date will be early July 2022, but this may be subject to change.

Previous applicants need not apply.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles are subject to safer recruitment practices, and this position will require an Enhanced Disclosure with Barred list check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

Main Purpose of the Role: (Job Summary)
· To support the delivery and development of an effective programme of activities for young people.
· To support the development of effective long-term working relationships with schools.
· To support the team to enlist, manage and coordinate support of local industry partners.
· To provide administrative support relating to the registration, monitoring and evaluation of young people
who take part in the programmes and activities organised by Construction Youth Trust.
· To support the local schools partnership cluster.
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We are seeking an individual who is passionate about young people and is eager to gain valuable experience in
the charity sector.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities: (Job Content)

To support the delivery and development of an effective programme of activities for young people as directed
by Senior Programme Manager
• Broker and facilitate employer engagement activities, liaising with schools and employer partners to ensure
delivery. Activities could range from in-school sessions to work placements and workplace visits. ∙ Brief and
support industry volunteers where necessary.
• Recruit and engage young people onto immersive world of work programmes.
• Co-deliver and deliver activities as necessary, including the administration of course handbooks for the
purposes of external accreditation.
• Support the development of additional and improved curriculum and resources.
• Ensure all activities are delivered in accordance with the Trust’s policies on safeguarding, health & safety,
confidentiality, data protection, equal opportunities etc.
To support the development of effective long-term working relationships with schools
• Proactive contact, engagement and recruitment of schools.
• Work with the team to engage the buy-in of school leadership team, careers leads and teaching staff.
• Assist the collection of ongoing evaluation from schools, and respond to school feedback and
troubleshoot. Provide administrative support to team in planning and developing an inspiring, deliverable
programme of whole-school employer engagement to inspire and engage young people.
• Supporting the recruitment and engagement of young people on to the programme.
To support the team to enlist, manage and coordinate support of local industry partners
• Work with the team to gain the support of and motivate industry partners to engage and inspire young people
through employer engagement activities in school.
• Work with industry partners to identify a pipeline of future labour needs, including real employment and training
opportunities (i.e. apprenticeships) to connect young people to.
• Attend and support local construction forums where relevant.

To provide administrative support to team to support the registration, monitoring and evaluation of
young people who take part in the programmes and activities organised by Construction Youth Trust.

• Keep detailed records of the team’s activities and programmes.
• Ensure the relevant data is captured for the purposes of monitoring and evaluation.
• Work closely with the Data & IT Coordinator to analyse data for the benefit of the organisation as a
whole.
To support the local schools partnership cluster.
• Maintain and establish good working relationships with local stakeholders as relevant, such as the
Local Authority, Social Services, community groups, FE institutions and training providers.
• Represent the Trust at local networking opportunities.
• Develop good working knowledge of the local post-16 and post-18 destinations for young people.
Safeguarding:
Construction Youth Trust takes the safeguarding of young people extremely seriously and all Trust staff have a duty
to protect the welfare of young people with whom we work. All staff have responsibility to act in accordance with the
Trust’s safeguarding policy and protocols at all times.
CRM:
Construction Youth Trust is committed to ensuring all relevant information being promptly recorded and updated on
the Trust’s CRM system. All staff have responsibility to ensure a good working knowledge of the CRM system and to
update the database promptly and accurately

Essential Qualities Required

Attainment/Qualification
- Good educational attainment or equivalent experience: Level 3 (BTEC, ALevel, etc) or equivalent

Knowledge & Experience
- An interest in the charity sector
- A willingness to learn about the construction industry in relation to course
content, assessment criteria and advising young people on careers
- IT literate and digitally savvy
- Great administration skills, including:
- Ability to keep detailed records
- Ability to manage and track cash and budgets

Abilities
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral,
- Confidence in telephone communication
- Ability to communicate professionally with a range of people including:
young people, schools, funders, universities, industry representatives,
training providers and community organisations
- Ability to provide written feedback to beneficiaries on project course work.
- Multi-tasker, good team-worker and organiser
- Great at planning and organising, including prioritising, monitoring and
controlling activities, making the most effective use of time and resources
to achieve personal and team objectives.
- An eye for detail

Motivation
- A genuine enthusiasm for creating opportunities for young people,
particularly those facing barriers to work
- Drive, energy and self-motivation, and a ‘can-do’ approach
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and
vulnerable adults

Personal Attributes
- A positive approach to engaging all stakeholders

Personal Presentation
- Professional and smart appearance when required/appropriate
- Excellent ambassador for the Trust

Circumstances
- Enhanced DBS check (CYT will carry out on all new appointments)
- Able to travel across London on a regular basis, and outside of London from
time to time (may include overnight stay)