Careers and Employability Coach

Scout Recruiting LTD; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruiting agency in Peterborough is looking for a passionate Careers and Employability Coach to provide expert guidance to adult learners. Responsibilities include leading workshops on CV writing, supporting job applications, and organizing career-related events. Candidates should have a minimum Level 3 qualification and experience in career guidance. The role offers a full-time permanent contract, a salary of up to £27,750, and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

30 days holiday plus bank holidays

Ongoing professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in career guidance, employability coaching, or workshop delivery.
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• Flexible, proactive, and able to prioritise competing demands.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personalised career coaching and one-to-one guidance to students.
• Lead workshops on CV writing, interview preparation, job searching, and professional networking.
• Support students with university applications, UCAS forms, and personal statements.
• Organise career-focused events, guest speakers, and employer visits.

Skills

Career guidance

Workshop delivery

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Level 3 qualification minimum

Level 2 English and Maths

Tools

Google Education tools

Job description

Scout Recruiting are seeking a passionate Careers and Employability Coach to provide expert career guidance and support to adult learners (19+). You will help students develop essential employability skills, run CV writing and interview preparation workshops, support job applications, and guide learners through university and apprenticeship pathways.

This role is located in Peterborough, is full time permanent and 37 hours a week. Salary is upto 27750 plus excellent non-salaried benefits. There is onsite parking available.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver personalised career coaching and one-to-one guidance to students.
• Lead workshops on CV writing, interview preparation, job searching, and professional networking.
• Support students with university applications, UCAS forms, and personal statements.
• Organise career-focused events, guest speakers, and employer visits.
• Provide up-to-date information on employment opportunities, training, and further learning.
• Record and track student progress, attendance, and feedback to improve employability services.
• Promote volunteering, work experience, and job opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external organisations to enhance career support.

Key Skills and Experience

• Level 3 qualification minimum; Level 2 English and Maths.
• Experience in career guidance, employability coaching, or workshop delivery.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Education tools.
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• Flexible, proactive, and able to prioritise competing demands.

Benefits

• Pension Scheme
• 30 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Ongoing professional development opportunities