Career Development Coach

TieTalent; England; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT consultancy is seeking a Career Development Coach to empower employees in their career growth. The role involves guiding individuals towards their career goals, conducting progress meetings, and supporting graduate recruitment. This position offers a friendly environment with flexible hours and a strong focus on work-life balance.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Casual dress code

Company pension scheme

Regular funded sporting and social events

Changing room/shower facilities

A healthy work-life balance

Supportive company culture

Unlimited chocolate biscuits and fresh fruit

Qualifications

• Experience in career coaching and employee development.
• Strong communication skills required for one-on-one meetings.
• Technical mindset preferred for working with software developers.

Responsibilities

• Guide employees towards short-term promotions and long-term career goals.
• Meet regularly with consultants to discuss progress and skills.
• Identify support or training needs for employees.

Skills

Broad understanding of career development

Highly computer literate

Proven experience with regular one-to-one progress meetings

Trustworthy, credible, and confident communicator

Education

HR or Psychology qualifications

Job description

About

Career Development Coach

Location

Summertown, Oxford – Office Based

Salary

£34,000-£39,400, DOE + Benefits

Contract

Permanent, Full Time

Hours

37.5 hours, working 5 days per week in office

Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• Casual dress code
• Company pension scheme
• Regular funded sporting and social events
• Changing room/shower facilities
• A healthy work-life balance
• Supportive company culture
• Unlimited chocolate biscuits and fresh fruit

The Company

Dorset Software is a leading provider of IT consultancy services, delivering innovative software development programmes to high-profile clients across various industries.

The Role

To support growth and help employees achieve fulfilling careers, Dorset Software seeks a Career Development Coach. Reporting to the Lead Career Development Specialist, this role involves empowering employees to maximize their potential and attain necessary skills. Responsibilities include:

1. Guiding employees towards short-term promotions and long-term career goals
2. Meeting regularly with consultants to discuss progress, skills, and competencies
3. Providing feedback during review meetings with HR
4. Identifying support or training needs
5. Supporting graduate recruitment and induction activities
6. Addressing project, employee, or performance issues
7. Supporting employees through the Level 4 apprenticeship programme, including evidence collation and assessment preparation

Skills and Attributes

• Broad understanding of career development
• Highly computer literate, preferably with a technical mindset or experience with software developers
• Proven experience with regular one-to-one progress meetings
• Trustworthy, credible, and confident communicator
• HR or Psychology qualifications are preferable

Additional Information

Dorset Software offers a friendly environment with growth opportunities, flexible hours, and a great work-life balance. Join a leading IT services provider that values people and customers. To apply, please send your CV and cover letter. No agencies please.

Location

Marston, England

Languages

• English