Brightstar Foundation is the official charity of Brightstar, the boxing and fitness community in Shifnal, Shropshire, and works to transform communities through the power of sport. It is looking for an Employability Mentor to support young people in developing the skills, confidence and aspirations they need to progress into employment, education or training.
About the role
The Employability Mentor plays a vital role in delivering Brightstar Foundation's employability programmes. Working as part of Brightstar's growing employability offering, the postholder will provide high-quality mentoring, coaching and tailored employability support to young people facing a range of barriers. Through one-to-one mentoring, group workshops and partnership working, the Employability Mentor will help participants identify and achieve positive progression pathways while building resilience, independence and long-term career opportunities.
Key facts
- Location: Shifnal, Shropshire (Hybrid), with travel across the West Midlands
- Starting salary: £28,000
- Hours: 35 hours per week; core hours Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 16:30, with flexibility to cover occasional evenings and weekends where required
- Contract: Full time (fixed), with a view to extend subject to funding
Key responsibilities
- Work with the Head of Foundation to design and deliver a flagship employability programme
- Develop resources for individuals accessing the skills hub for support and guidance, including individual progress reports
- Build positive relationships with participants to encourage them to gain employment or access further training or education
- Develop an in-depth knowledge of the local labour market and employment opportunities to share with participants
- Run employability skills sessions for young people against set KPIs
- Make timely decisions based on participants' needs, and refer them to appropriate help and support
- Communicate effectively with partners and potential employers to support young people into the workplace
- Complete participant documentation and records accurately and on time: individual learning plans, action plans, achievements
- Keep monitoring and evaluation up to date on the CRM system, meeting funders' requirements
- Support participants in completing qualifications and training
- Track and develop impact collection processes to record progress for funders and partners
Skills and experience
- Experience in an employability environment or similar discipline
- Strong understanding of social outcomes and employability requirements
- Experience working with a variety of young people
- Confident creating and designing new ways to engage young people
- Able to manage a busy workload and multiple young people
- Strong organisational and time-management skills
- Ability to engage with employers to find employment opportunities or training placements
- Confident delivering skills, training and employability sessions
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Understanding of community engagement, education or charitable sectors would be advantageous
- Clean UK driving licence and access to own transport
Benefits
- Pension: 5% employee, 3% employer (eligibility criteria apply)
- Westfield Health Cash Plan (restrictions and eligibility criteria apply)
How to apply
Apply through the Brightstar Community website (the job page links the job information pack and application form). Questions: careers@brightstarboxing.co.uk. Expressions of interest to discuss the role with the Head of Foundation are welcome.
Closing date: 1 January 2027 at 5pm (the role may close earlier depending on the number of applications).
Appointment is subject to a satisfactory DBS check and references.
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About the role
The Employability Mentor plays a vital role in delivering Brightstar Foundation's employability programmes. Working as part of Brightstar's growing employability offering, the postholder will provide high-quality mentoring, coaching and tailored employability support to young people facing a range of barriers. Through one-to-one mentoring, group workshops and partnership working, the Employability Mentor will help participants identify and achieve positive progression pathways while building resilience, independence and long-term career opportunities.
Key facts
- Location: Shifnal, Shropshire (Hybrid), with travel across the West Midlands
- Starting salary: £28,000
- Hours: 35 hours per week; core hours Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 16:30, with flexibility to cover occasional evenings and weekends where required
- Contract: Full time (fixed), with a view to extend subject to funding
Key responsibilities
- Work with the Head of Foundation to design and deliver a flagship employability programme
- Develop resources for individuals accessing the skills hub for support and guidance, including individual progress reports
- Build positive relationships with participants to encourage them to gain employment or access further training or education
- Develop an in-depth knowledge of the local labour market and employment opportunities to share with participants
- Run employability skills sessions for young people against set KPIs
- Make timely decisions based on participants' needs, and refer them to appropriate help and support
- Communicate effectively with partners and potential employers to support young people into the workplace
- Complete participant documentation and records accurately and on time: individual learning plans, action plans, achievements
- Keep monitoring and evaluation up to date on the CRM system, meeting funders' requirements
- Support participants in completing qualifications and training
- Track and develop impact collection processes to record progress for funders and partners
Skills and experience
- Experience in an employability environment or similar discipline
- Strong understanding of social outcomes and employability requirements
- Experience working with a variety of young people
- Confident creating and designing new ways to engage young people
- Able to manage a busy workload and multiple young people
- Strong organisational and time-management skills
- Ability to engage with employers to find employment opportunities or training placements
- Confident delivering skills, training and employability sessions
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Understanding of community engagement, education or charitable sectors would be advantageous
- Clean UK driving licence and access to own transport
Benefits
- Pension: 5% employee, 3% employer (eligibility criteria apply)
- Westfield Health Cash Plan (restrictions and eligibility criteria apply)
How to apply
Apply through the Brightstar Community website (the job page links the job information pack and application form). Questions: careers@brightstarboxing.co.uk. Expressions of interest to discuss the role with the Head of Foundation are welcome.
Closing date: 1 January 2027 at 5pm (the role may close earlier depending on the number of applications).
Appointment is subject to a satisfactory DBS check and references.