Trailblazer Manager
| Posting date: | 11 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £55000-55000 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 February 2026 |
| Location: | Guildhall, EC2V 7HH |
| Company: | City of London Corporation |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 1099-43963209 |
Summary
City of London Corporation
Trailblazer Manager
Fixed Term contract or secondment opportunity – for 1 Year (funded post)
Central London Forward (CLF) is a partnership of the 12 central London local authorities. We work together with our member authorities and with other stakeholders to support inclusive and sustainable growth in central London; so that our economy thrives, and our residents benefit from the opportunities this creates. CLF manages large-scale employment and skills programmes in central London to help our residents access decent work.
We are seeking a passionate person with project management experience to lead on the delivery of the Central London Forward Youth Guarantee Trailblazer. Funded by the Department for Work & Pensions and managed by GLA, the Trailblazer is going to be delivered by our 12 central London borough partners. This innovative programme will focus on young people with experience of the care system and NEETS who live in Central London. The programme aims to provide bespoke support which is tailored to these young people’s individual needs.
This exciting and varied role will be responsible for working with borough partners to maximise the number of young people we can support and progress into good work, placement opportunities or training. The over arching aim of the programme will be to work towards real system change and identify direction for future funding. On a day-to-day basis, this role will be responsible for monitoring outputs, working with colleagues to find solutions to problems, ensuring effective budget management and managing our reporting to our funders and partner organisations
Experience of working with young people on employment programmes would be beneficial. Knowledge of central London boroughs and existing employability and/or young people’s services would be desirable.
We would welcome applications from individuals with a background in youth support services.
What We’re Looking for:
Experience Required
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Developing and managing productive stakeholder relationships
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Excellent communication and presentation skills
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Effective budget management
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Recording and processing data
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Working in the welfare to work industry or similar
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Experience of working to specified targets, quality standards and compliance measures.
Technical Skills & Knowledge
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Excellent working knowledge of computer software packages particularly those in the Microsoft Suite i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
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Excellent administration skills and an ability to produce accurate reports.
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Understanding of data protection and information security
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Good organisational skills and time management
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Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
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Excellent communication and presentation skills.
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Good standard of IT, literacy, and numeracy skills
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Organised and able to work under pressure
Why Join us?
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Make a real difference in employment services and supporting successful programme delivery.
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Be part of a dynamic and supportive team.
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Opportunities for professional growth and training
-
Competitive salary and benefits package.
If you are ready to take on this rewarding role and contribute to our mission, apply today!
This role requires a Basic Disclosure & Barring Service check.
The City of London Corporation is currently undergoing a programme to ensure that our pay and reward practices are competitive and equitable across the whole organisation, to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to thrive in the work that we do.
In addition to a competitive salary and membership of the excellent Local Government Pension Scheme, you can look forward to an all-round package of life-improving benefits and offers – from interest-free season ticket and bicycle loans to discounts on health and wellbeing, arts and culture.
Closing date: 12 noon on 25 February 2026.
Interviews will be held w/c 16 March 2026.
Trailblazer Manager
Fixed Term contract or secondment opportunity – for 1 Year (funded post)
Central London Forward (CLF) is a partnership of the 12 central London local authorities. We work together with our member authorities and with other stakeholders to support inclusive and sustainable growth in central London; so that our economy thrives, and our residents benefit from the opportunities this creates. CLF manages large-scale employment and skills programmes in central London to help our residents access decent work.
We are seeking a passionate person with project management experience to lead on the delivery of the Central London Forward Youth Guarantee Trailblazer. Funded by the Department for Work & Pensions and managed by GLA, the Trailblazer is going to be delivered by our 12 central London borough partners. This innovative programme will focus on young people with experience of the care system and NEETS who live in Central London. The programme aims to provide bespoke support which is tailored to these young people’s individual needs.
This exciting and varied role will be responsible for working with borough partners to maximise the number of young people we can support and progress into good work, placement opportunities or training. The over arching aim of the programme will be to work towards real system change and identify direction for future funding. On a day-to-day basis, this role will be responsible for monitoring outputs, working with colleagues to find solutions to problems, ensuring effective budget management and managing our reporting to our funders and partner organisations
Experience of working with young people on employment programmes would be beneficial. Knowledge of central London boroughs and existing employability and/or young people’s services would be desirable.
We would welcome applications from individuals with a background in youth support services.
What We’re Looking for:
Experience Required
-
Developing and managing productive stakeholder relationships
-
Excellent communication and presentation skills
-
Effective budget management
-
Recording and processing data
-
Working in the welfare to work industry or similar
-
Experience of working to specified targets, quality standards and compliance measures.
Technical Skills & Knowledge
-
Excellent working knowledge of computer software packages particularly those in the Microsoft Suite i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
-
Excellent administration skills and an ability to produce accurate reports.
-
Understanding of data protection and information security
-
Good organisational skills and time management
-
Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
-
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
-
Good standard of IT, literacy, and numeracy skills
-
Organised and able to work under pressure
Why Join us?
-
Make a real difference in employment services and supporting successful programme delivery.
-
Be part of a dynamic and supportive team.
-
Opportunities for professional growth and training
-
Competitive salary and benefits package.
If you are ready to take on this rewarding role and contribute to our mission, apply today!
This role requires a Basic Disclosure & Barring Service check.
The City of London Corporation is currently undergoing a programme to ensure that our pay and reward practices are competitive and equitable across the whole organisation, to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to thrive in the work that we do.
In addition to a competitive salary and membership of the excellent Local Government Pension Scheme, you can look forward to an all-round package of life-improving benefits and offers – from interest-free season ticket and bicycle loans to discounts on health and wellbeing, arts and culture.
Closing date: 12 noon on 25 February 2026.
Interviews will be held w/c 16 March 2026.
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