Career Pathways & Employer Engagement Coordinator

Chelmsford College; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Chelmsford College is seeking an Employment and Progression Coordinator to support adult learners within the Apprenticeships and Adult Skills team. You will help learners identify career goals, prepare for employment, and build relationships with local employers to create progression opportunities.

The role includes coaching on CVs, applications and interviews, plus progression planning. You will collaborate with Jobcentre Plus and partners to run employer talks and mock interviews, sharing

Qualifications

• Experience in employability, recruitment, careers or adult education.
• Proven ability to engage with employers and external organisations.
• Ability to build relationships and motivate others.

Responsibilities

• Supporting learners with CVs, applications, interviews and progression planning.
• Helping learners build confidence, recognise their skills and understand employer expectations.
• Developing relationships with employers and identifying vacancies and recruitment opportunities.
• Working with Jobcentre Plus and other partners to support learner progression.
• Organising employer talks, recruitment activities, mock interviews and industry insights.
• Providing employment and progression support for SWAPs, Skills Bootcamps and other adult skills programmes.
• Sharing employer and labour market information with curriculum teams.
• Tracking learner progression and demonstrating the impact of our adult skills provision.

Skills

Employer engagement

Relationship building

Career progression advice

Education

Level 3 qualification or equivalent

GCSE English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above)

Job description

Chelmsford College is seeking an Employment and Progression Coordinator to support adult learners within the Apprenticeships and Adult Skills team. You will help learners identify career goals, prepare for employment, and build relationships with local employers to create progression opportunities.

The role includes coaching on CVs, applications and interviews, plus progression planning. You will collaborate with Jobcentre Plus and partners to run employer talks and mock interviews, sharing