Careers and Progression Coach

Education For Industry Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Education for Industry Group is seeking a Careers and Progression Coach to deliver impartial Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance to students considering further or higher education, apprenticeships, or T-Levels at the Fashion Retail Academy and London College of Beauty Therapy.

The role includes helping students write CVs, cover letters and personal statements and guiding UCAS applications, with a focus on supporting current and future alumni in progressing successfully.

Qualifications

• Educated to A Level or equivalent; specialist qualification in careers guidance desirable.
• Strong administrative, written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in educational environments is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of recruitment trends and career pathways advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide impartial Careers Education, Information, Advice & Guidance to support students in making informed choices about further or higher education, careers, apprenticeships, or T-Levels.
• Guide students in promoting their skills and experience, including CVs, cover letters and personal statements, and using LinkedIn and other tools.
• Advise on UCAS applications and personal statements for higher education.
• Support a specific provision of study and alumni progression to help them progress successfully.

Skills

Administrative skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Public speaking

Coaching and guidance

CVs & personal statements

Relationship-building

Team collaboration

Education

A Level or equivalent

Specialist qualification in careers guidance

Job description

Education for Industry Group

Full-Time, 37 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
Permanent
On-site at FRA Electra House – London, Moorgate EC2M 6SE and LCBT, 3-5 Fashion Street, London, E1 6PX

About EFI Group

EFI Group has a bold mission to transform lives, careers and industries through pioneering, industry-led education in fashion, beauty and apprenticeships. Our vision is to deliver exceptional learning experiences, driven by innovation, inclusion, employability, and excellence.

About the role

We are looking for a Careers and Progression Coach to provide impartial Careers Education, Information, Advice & Guidance to support students in making informed choices about further or higher education, careers, apprenticeships, or T-Levels at the Fashion Retail Academy and London College of Beauty Therapy.

In this role you will guide students in promoting their skills and experience, including writing CVs, cover letters, and personal statements, and using LinkedIn and other professional tools. You will also support students pursuing higher education, advising on UCAS applications and personal statements.

A key part of the role is supporting a specific provision of study and working with current and future alumni to help them progress successfully.

About you

• Qualifications: Educated to A Level or equivalent. A specialist qualification in careers guidance, coaching, or a related field is desirable.
• Experience: Strong administrative skills, excellent written and verbal communication, and strong presentation and public speaking experience. Previous experience in an educational environment is highly desirable.
• Expertise: An understanding of recruitment trends, job markets, and progression routes and career pathways. Familiarity with university and FE College processes and knowledge of sector‑specific industries is advantageous (e.g., fashion, retail, hair & beauty).
• Skills: Coaching and guidance skills, excellent communication and relationship‑building skills, and experience supporting CVs, personal statements and applications.
• Values: An empathetic and inspiring team player, able to build strong relationships, support and develop students, and contribute to the careers team’s growth, innovation, and delivery of a high‑quality, impactful service across the EFI Group.

If you feel your skills and experience would fit well within our team and you meet many, but not all of our listed qualifications for this role, please apply or get in touch with our Recruitment Team to discuss further.

Why The EFI?

We foster aculture where our team members can lean on each other, recognise eachother, and celebrate together! At EFI, we prioritise your growth andwellbeing with a range of fantastic benefits, including:

• Funded Professional Qualifications: Supportfor personal and professional development, including a personal growthallowance of £400 annually, paid for professional qualifications,LinkedIn Learning access and annual CPD.
• Generous and Flexible Leave Options: A range of enhanced leave options, including birthday and celebration leave.
• Market‑Leading Family‑Friendly Pay: Including six months of fully paid maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave.
• Monthly Wellbeing Allowance: Including a customisable monthly wellbeing allowance of £50, and fundedcounselling/CBT through Education Support Employee AssistantProgramme.
• Pension: We offer a 5% employer pension contribution, supporting you in planning for your future.

To explore the full range of our benefits.

Salary

From £26,550 to £29,500 per annum, subject to qualifications and experience

Closing Date

8am on Tuesday 20 October 2026.

Interviews/Recruitment Day

Wednesday 28th October, in-person at FRA Academy: Electra House, Moorgate, EC2M 6SE

Contact Information

For more information about the EFI Group, visit our EFI, FRA, LCBT websites and refer to the job description.

Please contact [e-mail] for further information.

The EFI is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. Candidates offered positions will be required to undergo thorough safeguarding background checks as a condition of the offer.

Thank you for sharing our values and commitment to student safety.

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