Ablaze
Employability Workshop Manager
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Part-time (0.8 FTE, 28 hours per week)
Salary: £30,000-£33,000 FTE (£24,000-£26,400 actual salary)
Location: Bristol
Contract: Fixed-term, 2 years
About the Role
Ablaze are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Employability Workshop Manager to deliver our Employment & Skills programme for young people aged 16-25 who are not in education, employment or training (NEET). This role is ideal for someone who has experience planning and delivering engaging workshops, can build positive relationships with young people facing barriers to progression, and is passionate about helping them develop the skills and confidence needed for employment.
Key Responsibilities
Employment & Skills Programme
- Plan and deliver engaging employability skills workshops for young people 16-25 who are NEET.
- Adapt workshop content for different groups and learning needs.
- Review and update workshop materials to ensure content remains relevant and engaging.
- Support young people to build confidence, employability skills, and positive next steps.
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Career Mentoring Programme Support
- Attend selected Career Mentoring workshops in schools and workplaces.
- Observe sessions and collect evaluation data from students, volunteers, and partners.
Impact & Evaluation
- Collect participant feedback, outcome data, and case studies.
- Produce impact reports for funders and business partners.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Experience planning and delivering workshops, training, or group sessions.
- Experience working directly with young people aged 16-25.
- Experience supporting young people who are NEET or facing barriers to education, employment, or training.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a small team.
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Desirable
- Experience working within employability, youth work, careers education, or skills programmes.
- Experience collecting case studies and writing impact reports.
- Full driving licence and access to a vehicle.
About Ablaze
Ablaze is an independent charity tackling inequality of opportunity for young people across the West of England. We harness the skills and commitment of business volunteers, working in partnership with schools and employers to help young people aged 7-25 develop the skills, confidence, and networks they need to thrive.
To Apply
Please send your CV and a short cover letter, explaining why you would like to work with us and how your skills are relevant to the job description, to Ablaze CEO, Gilly Samuddin at: enquiries@ablazebristol.org
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