Careers Coach (London-based) (110822-0925)

University of Warwick; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious higher education institution in London is seeking a Careers Coach to support MBA students in their career development. The candidate will provide guidance, conduct workshops, and maintain relationships with global organizations. Ideal candidates should hold a postgraduate qualification and have experience in career coaching and talent management. This full-time role offers a competitive pension scheme and excellent development opportunities.

Benefits

Attractive pension scheme

30 days holiday plus University Christmas closure

Onsite childcare facilities

Excellent learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong academic foundation and extensive experience in career development.
• Deep knowledge of MBA and executive career paths.
• Ability to support ambitious individuals through tailored coaching.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 1:1 guidance and coaching to MBA students.
• Assist students in career development and goal setting.
• Record interventions and monitor feedback on the university careers portal.

Skills

Career development coaching

Excellent communication

Project management

Networking with corporate partners

Education

Postgraduate qualification in business, coaching, or HR

Job description

Overview

Careers Coach (London-based) (110822-0925)

Base pay range and job location information provided by Warwick Business School. Actual pay is based on skills and experience; discuss with your recruiter for details.

Role and Responsibilities

To support the career development of PTMBA students, including Executive MBAs, Global online MBAs, Accelerator MBAs and DBAs, delivering career provision in formats such as 1:1 guidance and coaching, group activities and e-learning as appropriate. To provide, alongside Career Managers, careers and professional development support from application through to graduation, helping students access opportunities for career transitions and maximise employability outcomes. The successful candidate will be based at Warwick Business School’s London base at The Shard.

• Careers guidance appointments & focused applications support
• Assisting MBA students to identify career management and professional development goals, draw up individual action plans, and identify online resources
• Act as the first point of contact for student queries and provide e-guidance as appropriate
• Undertaking mock interviews
• Facilitating assessment centre-type activities
• Delivery of skill, leadership development, and career management workshops

This will include working with the Career Managers and faculty/administrative colleagues to implement careers education and professional skill development inputs mapped against academic programmes, identifying opportunities for practical application and experiential learning.

• Record all careers and professional development interventions for students and alumni on the university careers portal and monitor feedback and careers metrics as required
• Maintain and develop expertise in MBA career paths and global employability trends to enable successful transitions based on the global labour market
• Participate in marketing and recruitment activities for WBS CareersPlus, interviewing prospective students and participating in selection days and recruitment events
• Support the development of long-term relationships with global, national and regional organisations with Employer Relations to generate career opportunities and provide tailored support for CVs, applications and interview prep
• Support production of MBA Talent profiles to promote the pool to global recruiters
• Other comparable duties and projects as defined by the WBS CareersPlus Director and MBA Careers Manager

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 should have deep knowledge of MBA and executive career paths, with a proven ability to support ambitious individuals through tailored coaching and development interventions. They should be an excellent communicator who can build trust with senior stakeholders, students, and global corporate partners. Ability to work under pressure, balance multiple priorities, and manage projects effectively is essential. Ideally, they hold a postgraduate qualification in business, coaching, or HR and have expertise in psychometrics to enhance coaching practice.

For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description attached as a PDF below.

About The Department & Our Values

Please view our online brochure for candidates to gain insight into working at Warwick Business School. Warwick Business School is committed to diversity, inclusion and a respectful community. We value curiosity, openness, restlessness, and excellence, and aim to provide a stimulating environment with opportunities for professional and personal growth.

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

Location, Eligibility & How to Apply

The role is London-based and not sponsor-eligible for a Skilled Worker visa. If you do not have right to work in the UK, review eligibility through UK immigration routes before applying.

Closing deadline: Monday 6 October 2025 at 23:55. To apply, submit an application form with a CV and a cover letter via the official careers portal.

Your CV should include:

• Education and employment history (including most recent employment)
• Any other relevant experience (e.g., volunteering, extracurricular)

Your Cover Letter should explain:

• Motivation for applying
• How you meet the essential and desirable criteria with examples

All essential criteria must be met by candidates invited to interview. You may include details of career breaks. For guidance on writing a cover letter, see the provided resources.

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Desired Start Date: 3 November 2025

Application forms must be submitted before the deadline. Only applications via warwick-careers.tal.net will be considered.

We Offer

• Attractive pension scheme
• 30 days holiday plus University Christmas closure
• Parental/adoption leave policy
• Onsite childcare facilities
• Excellent learning and development opportunities

Safeguarding, DBS & Inclusion

The University is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all. Roles involving regulated activity are subject to a DBS check. The University will ensure that anyone barred does not undertake relevant work. We value safeguarding and expect commitments from staff and partners. Equality, Diversity & Inclusion: Warwick welcomes applications from all backgrounds and actively encourages candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

Additional information on DBS, rehabilitation of offenders and right to work is provided in the job description PDF.

Job Details

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Other

Industries: Higher Education