ThinkForward Community Progression Coach - Kent Job information pack About ThinkForward ThinkForward exists to support young people to create better and brighter futures. We want them to be able to identify, realise and shape their aspirations and be ready to make a successful transition into work. Young people experiencing barriers such as challenging relationships, living in low-income households, or growing up in areas with a lack of access to opportunities can be confronted with hurdles. Without the right support, these barriers can lead to a high risk of unemployment and long-term effects on career and life chances. There are more than 900,000 16-24-year-olds in the UK who are not at school or college, or don’t have a job or training place. Our ambition is to prevent young people becoming one of these statistics. In 2026, we will be supporting more than 1,500 young people. For more information on ThinkForward, our vision and mission, our programmes and equalities manifesto, please visit our website. Our values Our values are more than words; they are the principles that guide our actions and decisions every day. By embodying these values, we create a positive and empowering environment for ourselves, our colleagues, and the young people we serve. Read more about how our values are embedded in our work here. Our principles ThinkForward is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and post holders to share this commitment. ThinkForward is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. As a registered Disability Confident employer, ThinkForward has an accessible recruitment process. We offer interviews to all applicants who meet the job requirements and who declare themselves as having a disability. If you need support, such as materials in larger print, dyslexic-friendly fonts or adjustments for the interview, please contact jobs@thinkforward.org.uk and we will ensure you have what you require to successfully complete this process. About our programmes The FutureMe programme provides five years of personalised coaching and employability activities to get young people ready for the world of work. Coaches build trusted relationships, supporting young people to take control, find solutions to challenges, develop skills and create a positive vision for their future. Specialised ready for work activities support young people to get familiar with the workplace, become inspired and identify a pathway to their chosen career. We run this programme in 15 schools in North and East London, Nottingham and Kent. About our programmes The Making Strides programme operates in London, working with young adults who have learning disabilities and/or autism to support them into sustainable paid employment. Coaches provide long-term support to prepare young people for sustainable paid employment. Young people take part in insight visits, work placements and business mentoring to build their experience and develop skills and capabilities. We also work closely with parents to engage them in the opportunities and benefits of the programme. About our programmes The Future Leaders programme works with young Black men and young Black and Asian women that are at risk of exclusion or have been excluded from mainstream school. In London, young Black students are more likely to be excluded from school than white British students and young Black men experience disproportionately high unemployment rates. To tackle these issues, Future Leaders supports Black students in alternative provisions and schools to make a successful transition into a post-16 destination, overcome the barriers they may face such as a lack of networks, social capital and soft skills, and prepare them to be ready to find a fulfilling career. About the role Our Community Progression Coach will support around 60 post-16 participants of the FutureMe programme across Kent, ensuring the quality and impact of the programme is delivered to increase and secure young people and young adults transition into education employment and training. This will be through successful stakeholder relationships with partner further education providers, training providers and employers. Key responsibilities With young people: Engage and work with young people and young adults aged 16-25 to build and maintain relationships and participation people to ensure their transition into EET is secured With further education, training and employment providers: Be accountable for day-to-day relationship management of partnerships With colleagues: Share knowledge and experience with colleagues to improve effectiveness of the programme With Businesses Partners: Contribute to the successful management of stakeholder relationships, supporting programme delivery Additional Programmes: Support the development and delivery of wider ThinkForward initiatives If this sounds like your kind of role, we want to hear from you! For job description and person specification details please click here. Please send your CV and cover letter to jobs@thinkforward.org.uk Your cover letter should be no more than 2 pages and should outline your suitability for the role as described in the person specification. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application period, including submitting your application via a telephone call, please email jobs@thinkforward.org.uk so we can make arrangements for you. Candidates should note that this position will require access to a personal vehicle. The details 2-Year Fixed Term, full-time (37.5 hours per week) £31,327,00 per annum Contract: Salary: Start Date: February 2026 Location: Closing Date: 1st January 2026 Interviews: W/C 12th January 2026 Ashford, Kent, and the surrounding community ThinkForward offer a range of employee benefits including: • Pro rata 25 days annual leave • 3 additional days’ leave for office closure days between Christmas and new year • Up to 2 days’ leave for volunteering or 4 half days to support wellbeing • A commitment to personal development • 4.5% employer pension contributions - 1.5% more than the statutory minimum of 3% • • Cycle to work scheme • Employee discounts and rewards scheme • Employee Assistance Programme • Flexible bank holidays Interest free employee loans ThinkForward 0300 102 4475 info@thinkforward.org.uk www.thinkforward.org.uk Bluesky: @thinkforwarduk.bsky.social Instagram: @thinkforwarduk LinkedIn: thinkforward-uk ThinkForward is a charity registered with the Charity Commission. Registration number 1152862.
THINKFORWARD (UK)
3,219,000 per year (pro rata)
London
Part-time
1st January 2026
ThinkForward Community Progression Coach – London Job information pack About ThinkForward ThinkForward exists to support young people to create better and brighter futures. We want them to be able to identify, realise and shape their aspirations and be ready to make a successful transition into work. Young people experiencing barriers such as challenging relationships, living in low-income households, or growing up in areas with a lack of access to opportunities can be confronted with hurdles. Without the right support, these barriers can lead to a high risk of unemployment and long-term effects on career and life chances. There are more than 900,000 16-24-year-olds in the UK who are not at school or college, or don’t have a job or training place. Our ambition is to prevent young people becoming one of these statistics. In 2026, we will be supporting more than 1,500 young people. For more information on ThinkForward, our vision and mission, our programmes and equalities manifesto, please visit our website. Our values Our values are more than words; they are the principles that guide our actions and decisions every day. By embodying these values, we create a positive and empowering environment for ourselves, our colleagues, and the young people we serve. Read more about how our values are embedded in our work here. Our principles ThinkForward is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and post holders to share this commitment. ThinkForward is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. As a registered Disability Confident employer, ThinkForward has an accessible recruitment process. We offer interviews to all applicants who meet the job requirements and who declare themselves as having a disability. If you need support, such as materials in larger print, dyslexic-friendly fonts or adjustments for the interview, please contact jobs@thinkforward.org.uk and we will ensure you have what you require to successfully complete this process. About our programmes The FutureMe programme provides five years of personalised coaching and employability activities to get young people ready for the world of work. Coaches build trusted relationships, supporting young people to take control, find solutions to challenges, develop skills and create a positive vision for their future. Specialised ready for work activities support young people to get familiar with the workplace, become inspired and identify a pathway to their chosen career. We run this programme in 15 schools in North and East London, Nottingham and Kent. About our programmes The Making Strides programme operates in London, working with young adults who have learning disabilities and/or autism to support them into sustainable paid employment. Coaches provide long-term support to prepare young people for sustainable paid employment. Young people take part in insight visits, work placements and business mentoring to build their experience and develop skills and capabilities. We also work closely with parents to engage them in the opportunities and benefits of the programme. About our programmes The Future Leaders programme works with young Black men and young Black and Asian women that are at risk of exclusion or have been excluded from mainstream school. In London, young Black students are more likely to be excluded from school than white British students and young Black men experience disproportionately high unemployment rates. To tackle these issues, Future Leaders supports Black students in alternative provisions and schools to make a successful transition into a post-16 destination, overcome the barriers they may face such as a lack of networks, social capital and soft skills, and prepare them to be ready to find a fulfilling career. About the role Our Community Progression Coach will support around 60 post-16 participants of the FutureMe programme across Islington and surrounding communities, ensuring the quality and impact of the programme is delivered to increase and secure young people and young adults transition into education employment and training. This will be through successful stakeholder relationships with partner further education providers, training providers and employers. Key responsibilities With young people: Engage and work with young people and young adults aged 16-25 to build and maintain relationships and participation people to ensure their transition into EET is secured With further education, training and employment providers: Be accountable for day-to-day relationship management of partnerships With colleagues: Share knowledge and experience with colleagues to improve effectiveness of the programme With Businesses Partners: Contribute to the successful management of stakeholder relationships, supporting programme delivery Additional Programmes: Support the development and delivery of wider ThinkForward initiatives If this sounds like your kind of role, we want to hear from you! For job description and person specification details please click here. Please send your CV and cover letter to jobs@thinkforward.org.uk Your cover letter should be no more than 2 pages and should outline your suitability for the role as described in the person specification. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application period, including submitting your application via a telephone call, please email jobs@thinkforward.org.uk so we can make arrangements for you. The details 2-Year Fixed Term, Part Time (approx 2 - 3 days per week) £32,190,00 per annum (pro rata) Contract: Salary: Start Date: February 2026 Location: Closing Date: 1st January 2026 Interviews: W/C 12th and 19th January 2026 Islington and surrounding communities in London ThinkForward offer a range of employee benefits including: • Pro rata 25 days annual leave • 3 additional days’ leave for office closure days between Christmas and new year • Up to 2 days’ leave for volunteering or 4 half days to support wellbeing • A commitment to personal development • 4.5% employer pension contributions - 1.5% more than the statutory minimum of 3% • • Cycle to work scheme • Employee discounts and rewards scheme • Employee Assistance Programme • Flexible bank holidays Interest free employee loans ThinkForward 0300 102 4475 info@thinkforward.org.uk www.thinkforward.org.uk Bluesky: @thinkforwarduk.bsky.social Instagram: @thinkforwarduk LinkedIn: thinkforward-uk ThinkForward is a charity registered with the Charity Commission. Registration number 1152862.