Delivery Interns

Key Information

Salary: London Living Wage £27,007.50 p.a. FTE

Contract: 6-month fixed term contract with the prospect of progression to a permanent Coordinator role

Location:  Main Office - London Scottish House, 95 Horseferry Rd, London SW1P 2DX.

Benefits and entitlements:

You’ll be eligible for many of our benefits including:

·        25 days annual leave per year, plus an additional “Day for You”, (pro rata for part-time or any period less than 1 year) which increases by a day each year after 2 years’ service up to a maximum annual leave entitlement of 30 days per year

·        Opportunity to take a 6-week sabbatical after 3 years of service

·        The Trust’s contributory pension scheme after three months – The charity will match your employee contribution up to 7%

·        All travel expenses covered over and above your regular commute to and from work. Any extra travel for work purposes will be reimbursed.

·        Access to Workplace Options EAP (a provider of employee support services)

·        Opportunity to Work from Home

·        Opportunity to take part in the wider team’s wellbeing and social activities

·        A supportive Training and Development policy which encourages colleagues to develop as professionals and achieve relevant qualifications (e.g. CIOF’s Certificate in Fundraising).

As one of our interns, you'll gain valuable skills to kickstart your career, with the prospect of progressing into a Coordinator role with us. Plus, you'll have an internal buddy to support you and help you settle in throughout your internship.

Reporting to: TBC.

Make a big impact with a dynamic small charity transforming young people’s lives London.

Construction Youth Trust is an ambitious and innovative charity whose mission to inspire and enable young people to overcome barriers and achieve their full career potential. Social mobility is at the heart of our work, and we prioritise working with young people from low-income backgrounds and those who are facing significant barriers to employment.

We help young people recognise their potential, develop their confidence and skills and discover career opportunities never previously presented to them. Through our long-standing partnerships with employers in the construction and built environment sector (over 200+ across London), we connect young people to relatable role models, world of work experiences and ultimately rewarding jobs and apprenticeships. The built environment is at the forefront of the drive towards achieving net zero and future economic growth, offering young people substantial opportunity for career progression.

The Construction Youth Trust team works in a fast-paced environment, so we’re looking for someone who is well-organised, detail-oriented and will be proactive in finding effective solutions. You should have excellent communication skills, the ability to build relationships and a willingness to learn.

About the Role:

·        Here at Construction Youth Trust, we're on the lookout for enthusiastic individuals who are excited to learn and ready to dive into a supported internship. This is a fantastic chance to get a hands-on feel for what it's like to work in the charity sector. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to the wider development of the Trust e.g. participation in strategic working or Task & Finish groups.

We are particularly looking for individuals at the start of their career interested in:

·        Working directly with young people within our Delivery Team

As a Delivery Team Intern, your key duties and responsibilities could include:

·        Supporting the team to deliver fun and engaging programmes and activities for young people to get them ready for the working world by building on their skills and confidence.

·        Supporting the team in the development of effective long-term working relationships with schools and referral partners.

·        Supporting the team to enlist, manage and coordinate the support of local industry partners to connect young people with opportunities and employers that match their unique strengths and interests

Supporting the team with administrative tasks, helping to register, monitor, and evaluate the young people participating in programmes and activities.

About You

What we’re looking for in our new Intern(s) includes:

·        Ideally educated to Level 3 (BTEC, A- Level, etc) or equivalent experience.

·        Enthusiastic about connecting young people to opportunities, particularly those facing significant barriers to work.

·        Have a ‘can-do’ attitude, as our Intern you will be expected to get involved in a variety of our programmes and activities.

·        IT literate and digitally savvy

·        Ability to communicate professionally with a range of people including young people, schools, funders, universities, industry representatives, training providers and community organisations.

·        A willingness to learn about career opportunities offered by the modern construction and wider built environment sector.

About Us

Construction Youth Trust is a forward-thinking charity whose mission is to help young people reach their full potential and take their first steps towards a rewarding working life. We prepare young people for the world of work, support them to build their skills and confidence and, through our wide industry networks, connect them with opportunities and employers aligned with their individual strengths and interests. We prioritise young people from disadvantaged backgrounds, under-represented groups and those facing significant barriers to work.

We strongly believe that a diverse and inclusive team is vital to our work. We are especially interested in hearing from individuals from a minority ethnic background and/or those with a lived experience of the young people we support.

How do I apply?

If you are passionate about transforming the life chances of young people, please send your fully completed application form with particular attention to your supporting statement (no more than 500 words) explaining why the role interests you and how you meet the person specification. Please note that cover letter and CV's will not be expected.

We strongly believe that a diverse and inclusive team is vital to our work. We are especially interested in hearing from individuals from ethnic minority backgrounds and/or those with a lived experience of the young people we support.

Closing date: 24th January 2025. However, we may interview candidates as we receive suitable applications and close the application deadline earlier if a successful candidate is found.

A second interview may also be required.

You can access the Application Form, Job Description and Person Specification for this role from the Charity Jobs site.

If you have not heard from us 2 weeks after the application closing date your application has been unsuccessful at this time.

All roles involve safer recruitment practices therefore an Enhanced Disclosure with Barred List check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) will be carried out. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We will only consider candidates for employment that share this commitment. All roles are subject to safer recruitment