Provision of an English as a Second Language (ESOL) into Work Programme on behalf of the London Borough of Hillingdon

The London Borough of Hillingdon (LBH) seeks to appoint a Service Provider to supply an ESOL Project Worker. This worker will collaborate closely with the Hillingdon Employment Project Co-ordinator, who is employed by LBH and responsible for managing the ESOL project, overseeing monitoring and reporting, and building a stakeholder network across training, employment, and the voluntary sector.

Background and Context

• The project aligns with the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) and the Get Britain Working agenda, which aims to integrate employment and health support for economically inactive individuals, particularly those facing health-related barriers.
• The UKSPF has been extended to March 31, 2026, allowing local authorities to deliver flexible, locally tailored programmes.
• This initiative falls under the People and Skills investment priority, focusing on reducing employment barriers and enhancing skills for local growth.

Project Objective

The ESOL Project Worker will deliver intensive English language support to economically inactive individuals who face language barriers that hinder their employment prospects. The role includes working in tandem with the main UKSPF delivery partner to provide wrap-around support and help participants move closer to or into employment.

The estimated contract value- £46,000