Community Careers Coach — Flexible Travel & Impact

Reed in Partnership; Tendring; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Reed Pension Scheme

Professional & Personal Development

Job summary

Reed in Partnership is seeking a Careers Coach to join our employability division. The role is office-based with travel across Clacton, Colchester and Chelmsford, and offers a structured rota and opportunities to work with local employers and referral partners.

You will diagnose participant needs, provide one-to-one coaching, CV support and interview prep, and run group sessions. A-Levels and English GCSE are required; travel and flexible scheduling are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer-facing environments.
• Proven ability to work to performance targets.
• Willingness to travel locally and have own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Identify participants' skills and match training, placements and volunteering opportunities.
• Support CV preparation, job searching and interview skills.
• Conduct outreach activities such as events and job fairs to generate referrals.
• Facilitate group training sessions and workshops.
• Engage with employers and local partners (JCP) to source opportunities.

Skills

Customer service

Performance targets

Travel locally

Coaching

Education

A-Levels or equivalent

GCSE English (Grade B) or equivalent

Job description

Reed in Partnership is seeking a Careers Coach to join our employability division. The role is office-based with travel across Clacton, Colchester and Chelmsford, and offers a structured rota and opportunities to work with local employers and referral partners.

You will diagnose participant needs, provide one-to-one coaching, CV support and interview prep, and run group sessions. A-Levels and English GCSE are required; travel and flexible scheduling are essential.