Careers Progression Coach

Barking & Dagenham College; Romford; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Barking & Dagenham College is seeking a Careers Progression Coach to enhance students' post-course opportunities. This full-time role involves providing tailored careers guidance, supporting disadvantaged students, and building relationships with local employers. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and a passion for student success.

Benefits

Competitive salary with London Weighting

Generous holiday and pension packages

Career development opportunities

Free parking and travel assistance

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 6 in Careers Guidance and Development or working towards it.
• Experience in educational settings required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide careers guidance appointments for students.
• Develop links with local employers and apprenticeship providers.
• Support college events for careers and progression.

Skills

Career Guidance

Communication

Organizational Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Safeguarding Knowledge

Education

Level 6 in Careers Guidance and Development

English and Maths qualifications at level 2

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Join our Team!

We have some exciting opportunities available at Barking and Dagenham College. We are looking for a Careers Progression Coach to join us.

You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis and in return, we will offer a competitive salary of £33,929 - £36,796 inc. London Weighting p.a. to qualified candidates and £31,337 - £33,035 inc. London Weighting p.a. to unqualified candidates on a full time permanent basis.

The role:

You will be reporting to the Progression Manager and will be responsible for delivering careers guidance as well as facilitating sustainable post-course positive destinations for all cohorts of students across Barking and Dagenham College on a case-loaded basis, to achieve an annually set target; this will include disadvantaged students and those with EHCPs or inclusion needs.

Key Responsibilities of our Careers Progression Coach :

• Provide careers guidance appointments for students.
• Provide regular careers guidance for disadvantaged students and SEND students.
• Provide regular careers guidance for students who do not intend to progress to university and who donot have an alternative progression route.
• Further develop links with local employers and apprenticeship providers.
• Further develop links with local Universities and Higher Education providers
• Support college events for careers and progression, including Careers week, HE fairs, etc.
• Actively support the sourcing of work experience.
• placements for students who require work experience for their progression aim.
• Work with Heads of Department to actively source suitable work experience placements for students studying courses that require work experience as part of the programme of study.
  
  

As our Careers Progression Coach you should have the following qualifications, skills and experience:

• A minimum of Level 6 in Careers Guidance and Development or working towards one.
• English and Maths qualifications at level 2 or above.
• Experience of working in an education environment or similar setting
• Evidence of providing IAG on learning and work opportunities to diverse client groups/ Experience of engaging with external stakeholders to create work experience and employment opportunities.
• Strong experience in providing advice and guidance for learning and work opportunities to a range of client groups including academic and vocational routes (workplace and Universities)
• Ability to communicate effectively, logically and confidently with a wide range of stakeholders (e.g. employers) both in person and over the phone.
• Ability to manage a complex workload including competing priorities, achieve targets and respond quickly and flexibly to changing needs and demands.
• Understanding of Safeguarding Legislation and its application within the educational sector.
  
  

If you are passionate about success and can do the above, then we want to hear from you!

You will need to submit a personal statement demonstrating how your personality, skills and experience meet our values for this role.

PLEASE NOTE;

• All application forms must be fully completed, showing full education and employment details. An incomplete application will not be considered for shortlisting due to the volume of applications we are expecting.
• We have the right to interview candidates before the application deadline.
• This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and the Amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
  
  

Barking & Dagenham College are committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

Safeguarding

All employment offers are made subject to checks, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines. These include (some of which are dependent on the role and the individual): Enhanced DBS including Children’s Barred List check, DfE teaching/management Barred List check, on-line searches, overseas criminal record check, evidence of identity and Right to Work in the UK, satisfactory references, confirmation of medical fitness, evidence of relevant qualifications and a check of previous employment history.

You will be required to become familiar with the College's policies, and comply with the requirements to safeguard and protect the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults. All staff are asked to complete mandatory training in relation to KCSIE and other key areas, and to read the relevant policies.

Closing date for applications: 25th June 2025

If you would like to learn more about our Careers Progression Coach role, then please click 'apply' today!

About Us

Join a truly great college, passionate about success, for our staff, learners, businesses, and communities.

Trusted by over 6,000 learners and apprentices yearly; we provide industry-aligned technical and vocational qualifications across our Barking and Rush Green campuses. We’ve invested over £50m in our facilities over the past 9 years, providing outstanding learning and working environments including our East London Institute of Technology.

By choosing Barking & Dagenham College, you’ll benefit from:

• a competitive salary including London Weighting
• generous holiday and pension packages
• being part of a team passionate about education and success
• links with industry and CPD opportunities
• free parking, travel to work and technology assistance schemes
  
  

Join the team. Be part of it.

To find out more about BDC, visit www.bdc.ac.uk

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