Southend on Sea City Council is a Unitary local authority, providing vital services to meet the needs of the local community. We employ around 1,800 staff who are working alongside our partners and local communities to deliver the city vision and make lives better for the people of Southend.

Working for Southend on Sea City Council offers a challenging and rewarding career in local government within a collaborative and innovate environment, with the benefit of flexible working practices to support a positive work life balance. As a Unitary Authority we are responsible for all local government functions ranging from social services, transport, public health and parks through to planning, trading standards, community safety and education, so we offer a wide range of career opportunities. The diversity of our economy and communities and investment in a number of exciting regeneration projects makes our Council a great place to work, learn and make a difference.

Are you passionate about connecting businesses with impactful community initiatives? Do you thrive on building relationships and influencing change across the business landscape? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re looking for an Enterprise Coordinator to join our dynamic team at the Greater Essex Careers Hub, with a strong focus on employer engagement. The contract is offered on a fulltime and fixed term basis (until 31/8/2026, with possibility of extension).  This role is about working directly with businesses of all sizes—from sole traders to large corporations—to help them engage meaningfully with careers education and young people’s futures.

You’ll be the key link between employers, the Careers Hub, education and other partners, helping businesses understand how they can contribute to social value, support local skills development, and overcome barriers to youth employment. While you’ll collaborate with schools and colleges, your primary responsibility will be to engage, influence, and support businesses.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with a wide range of employers and business stakeholders.
• Understand and respond to the needs and constraints of businesses and the self-employed.
• Coordinate projects and initiatives that support employer engagement in careers education.
• Analyse data to inform strategy and produce clear, accurate reports.
• Continuously improve systems and processes to enhance delivery and outcomes.
• Use and maintain a CRM

You’ll be part of a forward-thinking team committed to improving career opportunities for young people across Greater Essex by empowering businesses to play a central role. This is a chance to make a real difference while developing your own professional skills in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in business engagement (e.g. economic development, account management, B2B sales, marketing).
• Understanding of social value and how businesses can contribute to community outcomes.
• Experience working with senior stakeholders and managing relationships across sectors.
• Knowledge of local and national policy relating to skills and economic development.
• Insight into the barriers to employment faced by young people.
• Awareness of the needs and constraints of employers of all sizes, including the self-employed.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Confidence in assimilating new information quickly and managing competing priorities.
• Strong data analysis and management capabilities.
• Persistence and determination in ambiguous or evolving situations.
• Experience coordinating programmes or projects with measurable impact.

Additional Requirements

• Willingness and ability to travel regularly across South Essex (driving licence and access to a vehicle desirable).
• Comfortable presenting to groups and facilitating stakeholder engagement sessions.

When joining the council, you can enjoy a range of benefits including: 25 days annual leave, flexible working and excellent training and development opportunities. They are committed to ensuring that you are supported in this varied and challenging role with the appropriate level of training. A full list of benefits provided by Southend Council can be viewed on the "Why Work For Us?" tab.

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Please note: Applications for this vacancy may close prior to the date advertised above so you are advised to apply as soon as you are able to.

The Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications, regardless of race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, age or religion or belief.

Southend-on-Sea city council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants for this role will require an enhanced DBS check.