Location
Laurence House, Catford, London, SE6 4RU

Hours
Full Time or Term Time plus

Salary
£38,748 - £39,915 per annum (SC6). All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role unless matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale) with evidential proof.

About the Role
Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities. Lewisham is proud to be the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, championing the rights of refugees and migrants.

We are seeking a proactive and highly organised Education Business Partnership (LEBP) Programme Coordinator to join our Children & Young People Directorate. This exciting role involves connecting young people aged 14–19 with real-world work experiences and helping shape their futures.

You will coordinate the day-to-day delivery of the Lewisham Education Business Partnership, supporting schools, colleges, and employers to provide meaningful work-related learning opportunities. Working closely with the Education Business Partnership Manager, you will help develop, deliver, and evaluate programmes such as work experience placements, careers fairs, and employability events. You will also deputise for the Manager when required, ensuring smooth running of activities and services.

Key responsibilities include coordinating advanced administrative functions to support effective delivery of Council services, engaging employers for work-related learning activities, planning and delivering work experience placements, supporting policy and quality standards development, managing financial and administrative processes, supervising EBP staff, maintaining employer engagement databases, building strong relationships with employers and schools (including SEND provision), conducting employer visits and health & safety checks (IOSH training provided), delivering presentations to students, supporting school-based events, and contributing to a paperless EBP strategy while ensuring data protection compliance.

Lewisham Council offers excellent training and development opportunities along with a range of benefits including generous holiday allowance, Local Government Pension scheme, flexible working and family friendly policies, season ticket and bicycle loans, staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships, and supportive staff networks.

Experience
Experience coordinating work experience or education–employer partnership programmes. Strong administrative and project management skills. Ability to supervise and motivate staff.

About you
Excellent communicator confident in working with a wide range of stakeholders including employers, education professionals, young people, and parents. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Commitment to equality, inclusion, and high service standards.

Qualifications
Proficiency with databases, spreadsheets, and digital record systems. Knowledge of health and safety practices related to work placements. IOSH training will be provided for health & safety checks.