Progressions Coach

Job Title: Career Coach

Salary: £28,000 per annum

Location: Manchester (Hybrid - office-based, outreach work, and remote opportunities)

Purpose:

To support service users in progressing into apprenticeships, employment, education, and training opportunities within a new national green skills and employability project. Working within the local community, the Career Coach will deliver high-quality guidance, equipping participants with the skills and confidence to transition into Net Zero Careers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Induct, assess, and onboard participants, delivering tailored information, advice, and guidance.

• Promote and develop participants’ mindset, emotional intelligence, confidence, and self-esteem to improve employability.

• Assist with CV writing, cover letters, job applications, and job searching using relevant online platforms.

• Shortlist, pre-select, and match participants to vacancies or work experience opportunities.

• Provide interview coaching, using a strengths-based recruitment approach, and arrange employer interviews where appropriate.

• Maintain regular contact with participants to ensure job or apprenticeship retention, providing high-quality in-work support for at least six months.

• Support the delivery of job fairs, workshops, and seminars, both in-person and remotely, to prepare participants for the workplace.

Requirements:

Essential:

• Experience in coaching and delivering employability services.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage with stakeholders, training providers, and employers.

• Excellent organisational, administrative, and prioritisation skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and deliver objectives.

• Positive, adaptable, and proactive problem-solving attitude.

Desirable:

• Level 3 qualification in Information, Advice & Guidance (IAG), Employability & Recognition of Skills (ERS), or Coaching.

• Knowledge of strengths-based recruitment methods.

Additional Information:

• Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week.

• Flexibility: Some evening and weekend work may be required.

• Interviews: Scheduled for February 2024.

Benefits:

• 28 days annual leave + bank holidays (rising to 33 days with service).

• Pension scheme with up to 4% employer matching contributions.

• Access to discounted shopping schemes.