Swindon based not-for-profit The Platform Project has significantly expanded its team, thanks to the invaluable pro-bono assistance of Wiltshire-based Niche Recruitment.
Founded in 2015, The Platform Project bridges the gap between education and employment, supporting young people to re-engage in learning, secure paid work, or even launch their own businesses.
Niche Recruitment has supported with the hiring of 13 new staff members over the past few months, including six therapeutic mentors, three teaching assistants, two tutors, and a youth trainer. Among these key appointments is Giselle Grace, who joins as Operations Manager.
Giselle, a former Deputy Head with expertise in operations and Special Educational Needs (SEN), will launching The Platform Project’s Boost programme, an initiative aimed at helping youngpeople who are at risk of leaving education early or are struggling to find their feet in the world of work to improve their skills, confidence and CVs through the innovative experience-based programme.
Giselle commented: “I am thrilled to join the enthusiastic and ambitious team at The Platform Project. The relaunch of the Boost programme offers a fantastic opportunity to empower young people in Swindon, helping them become work-ready and confident in their abilities.”
Sadie Sharp, CEO of The Platform Project, praised the efforts of both her team and Niche Recruitment: “Welcoming Giselle is a milestone for us. Her dedication to filling gaps in education and training aligns perfectly with our vision.
“Expanding our team with the right talent was critical to meeting the growing demand for our services. The support from Niche was phenomenal—they made what seemed a daunting task achievable, helping us navigate nearly 100 applications in just eight weeks.”
Michelle Graham, Co-Founder of Niche Recruitment, shared her thoughts on the collaboration: “We’ve been proud supporters of The Platform Project for years. This campaign’s success underlines the importance of equipping young people with practical skills and experiences. With youth dropout rates increasing, the Boost programme is a timely and essential initiative to prepare them for the workplace.”
For more information about The Platform Project and its youth programmes across Swindon, Wiltshire, and Bath, visit www.platformproject.co.uk.
