ESOL and Careers Coordinator | Full time | County Hall | Preston, Lancashire

Company: Lancashire County Council
Apply for the ESOL and Careers Coordinator | Full time | County Hall | Preston, Lancashire
Location: Preston
Job Description:

Role Summary

Salary £28,142 – £32,061 per annum | 37 hours per week | Fixed Term, Full time | County Hall, Preston, Lancashire.

We are recruiting an experienced ESOL and Careers Coordinator to join our team. The role is dedicated to improving access to English language learning and career support for refugees and resettled individuals in Lancashire. The post holder will lead innovative ESOL and employability initiatives by recruiting, training, and supporting local volunteers to deliver community‑based classes and workshops. Responsibilities include designing solutions to overcome barriers such as transport and isolation, conducting assessments, developing Personal Education and Employment Plans (PEEPs), and monitoring learner progress using database systems.

Key Responsibilities

  • Delivering online ESOL classes for learners at all levels
  • Delivering 1-2‑1 and group employment support
  • Supporting volunteers to deliver in‑person ESOL and conversational classes within the community
  • Working with education institutions to help resettled families access formal ESOL classes
  • Completing proficiency assessments for resettled families
  • Reporting on ESOL progress for our families
  • Promoting and supporting independence for resettled families in the UK

Required Competencies & Conditions

Must hold a full driving licence and have access to a car. Candidates who cannot drive because of a disability will still be considered.

Travel across Lancashire is required. This is a fixed‑term, full‑time position.

Legal and Professional Requirements

The post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). Successful applicants will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a “disclosure”.

Benefits

Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits to staff, which are described on the LCC Vacancies website.

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Posted: June 11th, 2026