Enterprise Coordinator

Job Introduction

The starting salary for this role is £40,296 per annum, based on a 36-hour working week (pro rata for part time staff). 

We currently have two opportunities available: one full-time position (36 hours per week) and one part-time position (18 hours per week). Both are offered as fixed-term contracts or secondments until 31st August 2026.

Can you help turn our economic strategy into delivery? Can you work with partners to deliver activities that ensure Surrey businesses have access to a local, appropriately skilled and capable workforce? Are you a strong communicator with great interpersonal skills? Would you like to help strengthen careers education in Surrey?

The Enterprise Coordinator sits at the heart of Surrey Careers Hub to help schools and colleges improve their careers and enterprise programmes and to engage with businesses and the world of work.

The role is hybrid with at least one day in Woodhatch (usually Tuesday), combined with regular attendance at meetings, workshops and events across the county. 

Rewards and Benefits

• 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
• 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources

 About the team 

As part of a wider team of experts in Economy & Growth, you will deliver their functions in a compliant and timely manner and ensure a wider strategic fit. Our aim as a team is to increase Surrey’s productivity (GVA) and deliver socio-economic benefits ensuring no one is left behind by building on the county’s economic strengths and local ambitions to support a resilient and high-value economy that contributes to sustainable growth across the UK.   

We provide valued strategic services focusing on business support, innovation, skills, and places for the benefit of the county's 1.2 million residents. We work with partners and major employers (such as BAE Systems, AtkinsRealis, NHS, Surrey Satellite Technology Limited, and McLaren) to champion and futureproof the country's leading regional economy, which is home to 110,000 businesses and contributes £50 billion a year to UK economy. 

About the Role

We are looking for dynamic Enterprise Coordinators to join the engine of the Surrey Careers Hub, part of a national network of Careers Hubs. In this exciting role you will be key to supporting schools and colleges to improve their careers strategy and activities across Surrey to and engage more effectively with our local businesses. Careers Hubs bring together schools, colleges, businesses, and training providers in a local area. Their goal is to work together and help schools and colleges improve how they prepare young people for their best next steps through:

• Delivering a universal service, but one that targets inclusion and removing barriers, where they exist, for young people
• Delivering programmes and events that support schools and colleges to deliver impactful careers programmes
• Working directly with businesses to support them to engage effectively with the education system and develop their workforce of the future.
• Building a system where high impact careers education, including experiences of the workplace for students, can continue long into the future

We are seeking individuals who are customer focused, self-starters and team players, with experience of building partnerships, creating networks and maintaining strong relationships both in education and with business.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Strengthening and building networks and partnerships across a range of stakeholders including schools and colleges, Careers Leaders, SENCOs, local and national businesses, local authorities, and careers support & training providers
• Supporting businesses and Careers Leaders to work together to develop high quality and innovative careers programmes and activities, including modern approaches to experiences of the workplace.
• Identifying and recruiting enthusiastic and committed businesses volunteers and linking them with schools and colleges to develop a careers programme that responds to the economic and strategic aims of Surrey and helps students make informed decisions about their best next steps after education.

This role offers the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people by increasing their exposure to local employers and showcasing the diverse job opportunities available in Surrey. You will also contribute to the council’s inclusion agenda to ensure no one is left behind.

The post sits within the Operations unit, which delivers business and employability support services such as the Growth Hub and Connect to Work. You will be expected to work collaboratively across the team to support shared economic outcomes.

Shortlisting Criteria

To succeed in this post, you will be able to work within complex systems with several different stakeholders. You will have experience managing tools and systems to oversee progress and supporting senior leaders in the delivery of their objectives. You will be able to quickly develop, and embed horizontal, cross-cutting delivery, supporting governance processes, and coordinating approaches with others to realise socio-economic benefits for Surrey.  

 To apply please supply your CV and answer the three following application questions: 

1. Please explain your understanding of relevant local and national policy relating to careers, skills and employment.
2. Please give examples of your ability to persuade and influence a variety of audiences and encourage others to use new ways of working.
3. Please give examples of your experience of engaging and building relationships with stakeholders from schools, colleges and businesses to deliver impactful careers and/or education/training programmes.
4. Please explain your experience in delivering events and initiatives with multiple stakeholders. 

Contact Us 

Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. For an informal discussion please contact please contact the team via email at economy.growth@surreycc.gov.uk. 

The job advert closes at 23:59 on 7 May 2025. Interviews for this role will take place in person (location TBC) at the end of May 2025. 

We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.

An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check will be required for this role.

Our Values

Our values are as important as our abilities and shape who we are as an organisation. Discover more about our values.

Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description. Our Life at Surrey handbook also provides insights of the culture at Surrey and how as a valued employee, you can help shape our Council.

Our Commitment

Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applicants where: 

• The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application 
• The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form 

Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role.

We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.