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Are you passionate about improving the life chances of children in care and care leavers?

Lincolnshire Virtual School is recruiting a Post-16 Education, Employment and Training (EET) Coordinator to play a key role in supporting children in care and care leavers to access, engage and succeed in education, employment and training opportunities.

About the Role

As a Post-16 EET Coordinator, you will work directly with children in care, care leavers, professionals and employers to improve participation, engagement and achievement in education, employment and training.

You will help young people overcome barriers, raise aspirations and access meaningful opportunities that support their progression into adulthood. Working across Lincolnshire and beyond, you will collaborate with social care teams, colleges, training providers, employers and partner agencies to ensure young people receive the right support at the right time.

This role involves:

• Supporting children in care and care leavers to access and sustain education, employment and training opportunities
• Providing practical support with applications, CV writing, interview preparation and progression planning
• Developing strong relationships with employers, training providers and education settings
• Identifying and creating work experience, apprenticeship and employment opportunities
• Advocating for young people and helping partners to remove barriers to participation
• Using data and intelligence to identify trends, target support and improve outcomes
• Promoting innovative approaches that increase engagement and reduce the risk of young people becoming NEET (Not in Education, Employment or Training)

You will be part of a dedicated and ambitious team that is committed to ensuring every young person has the opportunity to achieve their aspirations and successfully transition into adulthood.

Lincolnshire is one of the largest county councils in the UK and we are ambitious for both the residents of our county and the people who work here. We care about our staff and are committed to supporting a positive work/life balance alongside opportunities to develop your knowledge and skills in a supportive Local Authority setting.

About You

We are looking for someone who is passionate about supporting vulnerable young people and enabling them to achieve positive futures.

You will:

• Have experience of working with children, young people or care leavers within education, children's services, careers guidance or a related field
• Be skilled at building positive and effective relationships with young people, families, employers and professionals
• Be able to advocate for young people and confidently challenge barriers that impact on their opportunities
• Have strong organisational skills, the ability to manage competing priorities and the ability to create and implement operational plans
• Be an effective communicator with excellent interpersonal and partnership-working skills
• Be able to analyse information, identify needs and develop practical solutions
• Have a commitment to inclusion, equality of opportunity and improving outcomes for children in care and care leavers
• Be creative, resilient and motivated to find opportunities and solutions that support young people's aspirations

Knowledge of education, employment and training pathways, careers guidance, apprenticeships or leaving care services would be advantageous. Understanding the challenges and vulnerabilities experienced by children in care and care leavers will be essential to success in this role.

About Our Offer

Along with a competitive salary, we are offering:

• A contributory pension
• Comprehensive benefits package including discount schemes and cycle to work
• Flexible working policies
• Career progression opportunities
• A generous annual leave entitlement, plus the option to buy more

At Lincolnshire County Council, we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. That’s why we offer a rewarding package designed to support your work–life balance, health and wellbeing, financial security, and career growth. Find out more about our offer to you in the attached brochure.

Interested?

If you would like an open and informal discussion about this role, please contact Debbie Boon, Post 16 EET Team Lead, via email: debbie.boon@lincolnshire.gov.uk.

Applications close on: Sunday 9th August 2026

Interviews will be held on or after: 25th August 2026

Due to recent changes in immigration law in the UK we are unable to offer skilled worker visa sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the requirements.

PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that your personal statement clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role as set out in the Job Description (attached on LCC jobs Site) and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council.

Please refer to our Job Information Pack here to support you in your application.

Please be advised that this position is subject to a criminal record check.

On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward. Please also note: once an application is submitted it is final and cannot be amended. If you withdraw your application, it cannot be reinstated and you will not be able to submit another application for that vacancy. If you have an issue with your submitted application, please contact recruitment@lincolnshire.gov.uk.

We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.

Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Expression of interest

As part of your Expression of Interest (EOI), you will be required to provide a supporting statement via the application system. This should outline your relevant skills, experience, and suitability for the role. Please note this is not an uploaded document; you will need to complete this within the system (up to 10,000 words). You can copy and paste from your own document.

A Smarter Working Employer

We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.

Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.

Fluency Duty

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

Our values – collaborative, adaptable, eco-conscious, supportive, and responsible – guide everything we do. We’re looking for candidates who share these values and bring them to life in their work, helping us build strong teams and make a real difference in the communities we serve.