The Junction is recruiting for an Employer Engagement Lead
Hours: 37.5hrs per week
Contract Type: Fixed term until 30th April 2027
Application Method: The Junction Foundation application pack must be completed, we do not accept CVs.
The Junction is a respected charity working to make a difference to the lives of children young people and their families. We are proud of our reputation and believe that all of our workers are key to establishing positive relationships, building trust, self-belief, a sense of family and belonging.
Our work in supporting local children, young people and families who are experiencing poverty is growing, both in terms of need, child poverty in affects over 42% of children in Middlesbrough affecting both childhood experiences and long-term outcomes. We firmly believe it does not need to be this way. Thanks to funding from the National Lottery Community fund, we have gained the resource needed to support families experiencing poverty in both their short-term needs and through person centred support, long term change.
You do not need to have worked in this specific field before, but the right candidate will have experience of engaging with local businesses to create opportunities and mentorships into their organisations so that volunteering/work experience and job roles become more accessible for young people experiencing poverty, who due to disadvantage, would find it challenging to access and sustain the role independent of support, the focus to create meaningful change for young people and work in a way that is commensurate with The Junction’s values.
When writing your application please ensure you address the person specification provided. If you would like to discuss the requirements of the post or have any questions about the role, please contact Lisa Chapman on 01642 756000 or via email at: lisa.chapman@thejunctionfoundation.com.
To apply:
Please visit The Junction Foundation recruitment page: https://thejunctionfoundation.com/recruitment/ to download an application pack. Completed packs to be emailed to: recruitment@thejunctionfoundation.com or post to Westfield Farm, The Green, Dormanstown, Redcar, TS10 5NA marked PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL.
We do not accept CV’s full pack to be completed.
Closing date: Monday 26th May 2025
Please note, only successful applicants will be contacted.
Interviews: Thursday 5th June 2025
The Junction is an inclusive employer and encourages applications from individuals with from a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. As a disability confident employer if you require any reasonable adjustments within the recruitment process, please let us know.
The Junction is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant checks deemed appropriate.
Contact
The Junction Foundation
01642 756000
recruitment@thejunctionfoundation.com
The closing date for this job is 26 May 2025 - 12:00pm.