East Sussex (On-Site)
Voluntary, Flexible hours
No DBS check required
None (travel expenses can be claimed)
0.5-1 day a month
Job introduction
About the role
Are you interested in volunteering?
What is an Enterprise Adviser?
- A business professional who comes from any industry sector or professional background, be that employed, self-employed or recently employed.
- Dedicated to making a lasting impact on the future outcomes of young people.
- Willing to volunteer time to achieve positive change in local schools and colleges, using core skills including relationship building and being analytical.
You can find out more about the Careers Enterprise Company and the role at: https://enterpriseadviser.careersandenterprise.co.uk/becoming-an-enterprise-adviser/
There are a huge number of benefits to becoming a volunteer Enterprise Adviser, both personally and professionally, including: undertaking strategic planning in a new context, developing your own skills, supporting a local school or college with their Careers Education strategy, providing information about your industry, joining a local and national network of employers, giving back to your local community and supporting your own talent pipelines and recruitment.
For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Wendy Gorham, East Sussex Careers Hub Strategic Lead, at Wendy.Gorham@eastsussex.gov.uk or email careers.hub@eastsussex.gov.uk and one of the team will get back to you.
Additional information
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to http://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check. Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.
Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System.
Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.
If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role.
If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.
Reasonable adjustments include things like an offline application form. If you would like to discuss your requirements further, please get in touch.
Company information
East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.
