Work Experience and Progression Coach
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Position Overview & Specifications
Job Location: The Joseph Wright Centre, Derby City Centre
Reference number: E5055
Salary: £23,631 per annum pro rata
Hours: 22 hours per week
Closing date: 19th February 2023
An opportunity has arisen to join a vibrant team who proactively encourage and nurture learners to deploy effective behaviours and attitudes, fostering understanding and preparing them as professionals at work and as social contributors in life.
It is essential within this role to have exceptional organisational, time management and be able to collaborate with learners, employers, and colleagues. Within this opportunity you will be mentoring learners to be work ready both 1:1 and groups.
Role Responsibilities:
- To develop partnerships and work with organisations to utilise their expertise and to support learners to develop their employability skills and progression into employment and or other progression opportunities (apprenticeships).
- Create and deliver relevant, informed employability resources, skill sessions work related activities and engagement with employers to engage and support learners to prepare for a work experience/placement.
- Use appropriate methods to; identify learners starting points, develop action plans to map, review and record progress.
- Work collaboratively with peers to assess individual learners needs using a variety of methods and move learners onto the appropriate route way to aid progression.
- Work collaboratively with curriculum areas to create and deliver work related activities such as employer led presentations, real business projects and mock interviews sessions, trips, visits, mentoring, and voluntary work designed to develop employment skills.
Essential Skills
- Level 2 Maths & English
- Minimum Level 3 qualification in coaching and / or mentoring (or willing to work towards)
- IAG qualification or willing to work towards
- H&S in the workplace Level 2 (IOSH)
If you think you have the skills and motivation to drive learners to achieve their potential, then this could be the opportunity for you.
Job Description
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Colleges & Universities
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Work Experience and Progression Coach roles across Derby College's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Colleges & Universities.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £23,631 - £23,631 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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