Careers and Employability Coach
Salary: Point 16 - £24,430 per annum (Pro Rata £21,656.21)
Hours: 37 hours per week, 38 weeks per year
Contract: Permanent
Location: Peterborough College
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Careers and Employability Coach to join our dynamic team at Peterborough College. In this role, you will play a crucial part in guiding and supporting our adult students (19+) towards fulfilling career paths.
Key Responsibilities:
Career Guidance and Support:
* Provide personalised advice and support to students on various career options, learning pathways, and employability skills.
* Conduct workshops and sessions on job searching, interview techniques, CV writing, and other essential career-related topics.
* Assist students in exploring and utilising digital tools for job searching, such as LinkedIn and social media platforms.
* Actively seek external organisations and guest speakers to target curriculum areas and students with relevant industry links to contribute to the overall personal development and careers programmes.
Career Events and Initiatives:
* Collaborate with the Careers team to organise and implement career-focused events, guest speaker programs, and university application support initiatives.
* Promote internal and external volunteering and employment opportunities, particularly for mature learners.
Administrative Duties:
* Maintain accurate records of student interactions and progress on the college's monitoring system.
* Record the impact, including attendance monitoring, for workshops and feedback from students to inform future employability activity.
The ideal candidate will possess:
* Strong understanding of the education and employment landscape, particularly for adult learners.
* Level 2 English and Maths.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Experience in providing careers guidance and support.
* Proven ability to deliver engaging workshops and presentations.
* Proficiency in using digital tools and technologies.
* Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students.
If you are committed to making a positive impact, we encourage you to apply.
IEG is actively committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people, and any vulnerable groups within the college community and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the adverts should we receive a sufficient level of interest!
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