Careers Coach (108979-0825)

University of Warwick; Coventry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious university in Coventry is seeking part-time Careers Coaches to support the career development of MBA students. The roles involve providing 1:1 coaching, group activities, and professional development support, ensuring students maximize their employability outcomes with tailored guidance. Ideal candidates have extensive experience in coaching and a strong understanding of MBA career paths.

Benefits

Attractive pension scheme

30 days holiday

Onsite childcare facilities

Excellent learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in career development and coaching.
• Proven ability to guide high-potential individuals.
• Strong academic foundation.

Responsibilities

• Support career development of part-time MBA students through coaching.
• Collaborate with Career Managers for comprehensive support.
• Assist in accessing career transition opportunities.

Skills

Career development coaching

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Education

Postgraduate qualification in business, coaching, or HR

Job description

Overview

Two part-time Careers Coaches are being sought to support the career development of our part-time MBA students. One role (0.5 FTE) is based in London and the other (0.5 FTE) in Coventry. This is the Coventry-based post. The London post follows a five-over-seven working pattern and includes a pro-rata London Weighting Allowance.

The purpose of this role is to support the career development of PTMBA students, including Executive MBAs, Global online MBAs, Accelerator MBAs and DBAs, delivering career provision in a variety of formats, including 1:1 guidance and coaching, group activities and e-learning as appropriate. You will also provide, alongside Career Managers, careers and professional development support at every stage from application to WBS through to graduation, helping students access opportunities for career transitions to maximise employability outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Support the career development of part-time MBA students through 1:1 coaching, group activities and e-learning.
• Collaborate with Career Managers to provide career development support from application to graduation.
• Help students access opportunities for career transitions to maximise employability outcomes.
• London post: 0.5 FTE with a five-over-seven pattern and pro-rata London Weighting Allowance; Coventry post: 0.5 FTE.

About You

The successful candidate is a highly credible and adaptable professional with a strong academic foundation and extensive experience in career development, coaching, and talent management. They bring deep knowledge of MBA and executive career paths and have a proven ability to support ambitious, high-potential individuals through tailored coaching, guidance and development interventions. They are an excellent communicator, able to build trust and influence effectively with senior stakeholders, students, and global corporate partners. They thrive under pressure, balancing multiple priorities with strong organisational and project management skills, always delivering high-quality outcomes that meet demanding client expectations. Ideally, they also hold a postgraduate qualification in business, coaching, or HR and bring expertise in psychometrics to enhance their coaching practice.

About The Department

The WBS CareersPlus department provides faculty-based careers management and professional development support across our whole student portfolio and maintains engagement with our global alumni community. Our team of over 30 staff works closely with WBS faculty, corporate partners, and programme management to ensure services meet global recruiter needs and are integrated into academic delivery. Please view our online brochure for candidates to gain further insight into working at Warwick Business School.

Warwick Business School (WBS) is a place where big ideas meet real impact. We’re part of a world-class university, and we’ve been helping people turn ambition into action for nearly 60 years.

Our Values & About The University

We were the first UK business school to achieve triple accreditation (EQUIS, AMBA, AACSB). Our programmes rank among the best. We are committed to creating a collaborative, supportive environment where staff, students and alumni feel at home. Our CORE values – Curiosity, Openness, Restlessness, Excellence – guide everything we do.

• Change Makers: see the bigger picture; challenge the norm; have the drive to deliver.
• CORE Values: Curiosity, Openness, Restlessness, Excellence.

How To Apply

CLOSING DEADLINE: Wednesday 1 October 2025 at 23:55. To apply, click "Apply" and submit an application form with a CV and a cover letter. Your CV should include your education and employment history, and any other relevant experience. Your cover letter should explain your motivations and how you meet the essential and desirable criteria (refer to the attached job description). All essential criteria must be met by candidates invited to interview. You are welcome to include details of career breaks.

Interview Date: TBC. Start Date: 3 November 2025. Applications must be submitted via the official careers portal (warwick-careers.tal.net).

What We Offer

We Provide a Comprehensive Range Of Benefits, Including

• An attractive pension scheme.
• 30 days holiday plus University Christmas closure.
• Generous parental/adoption leave policy.
• Onsite childcare facilities.
• Excellent learning and development opportunities.

Flexible working arrangements contribute to a healthy work/life balance. We are proud to be a Living Wage employer.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Warwick is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and respectful community where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and actively encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

Safeguarding & DBS

• Roles involving regulated activity are subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level.
• The University will ensure that anyone subject to a barring order does not undertake work with the barred group.
• All employees, volunteers and partners are expected to share our commitment to safeguarding.

Rehabilitation of Ex-Offenders

The University will not discriminate against applicants who disclose a conviction; disclosures at application stage are visible only to the DBS team, not to hiring panels, to ensure fairness.

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