Employability Coach - Curriculum Support (Fixed term)

Bath Spa University; Matlock Bath CP; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A higher education institution in Somerset is seeking an Employability Coach to support students and graduates in their career journeys. The role involves one-to-one coaching, workshops, and collaboration with academic departments. Candidates should have a relevant degree and coaching qualification. Offering a salary between £33,951 and £37,694, this role is full-time and includes generous benefits and a flexible working environment.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Enhanced paid leave

Family friendly policies

Employee Assistance Programme

Transport schemes

Qualifications

• Experience providing employability-focused one-to-one advice and coaching.
• Experience designing and delivering career education resources, workshops, or activities.
• Commercial awareness of student/graduate recruitment.

Responsibilities

• Support students and graduates through coaching and workshops.
• Lead events such as careers fairs and webinars.
• Collaborate with academic schools to embed employability in the curriculum.

Skills

Coaching

Career Development

Strong IT Skills

Data Analysis

Communication

Education

Undergraduate degree or equivalent

Formal qualification in Advice, Guidance or Career Coaching

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Target Connect

Job description

Overview

Application Deadline: 12 October 2025

Department: Careers and Employability

Location: Bath, Somerset - Newton Park

Compensation: £33,951 - £37,694 / year

Description: We are currently seeking an Employability Coach who will make a real difference in students’ and graduates’ lives by helping them unlock their potential and navigate their career journeys. In this varied and rewarding role, you’ll support confidence-building, skills development, and career readiness through coaching, curriculum engagement, and event delivery—all within the supportive, professionally creative environment of Bath Spa University’s Careers and Employability Team. This is a full-time role, maternity cover until 11/12/2026.

About the Role

As our Employability Coach you will inspire and support our students and recent graduates through one-to-one and group coaching, engaging workshops, and innovative digital resources. You will collaborate with academic schools to embed employability into the curriculum, lead events such as careers fairs, webinars, and employer panels, and use data-driven insights to support underrepresented groups and enhance graduate outcomes.

About You

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent Level 6 qualification, or significant professional experience
• Formal qualification in Advice, Guidance or Career Coaching at Level 6 or above
• Experience providing employability-focused one-to-one advice and coaching
• Experience designing and delivering career education resources, workshops, or learning activities
• Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and use of digital tools like Target Connect
• Experience working in or with a Higher Education Careers & Employability service
• Experience in graduate recruitment or talent acquisition
• AdvanceHE Fellowship at any level
• Commercial awareness of student/graduate recruitment and the graduate labour market
• Ability to analyse and translate data to identify trends in support and engagement, especially for widening participation groups

For further information on the essential and desirable skills we’re looking for, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Additional Information

Salary: Grade 6, starting from £33,951 rising to £37,694 per annum

Note: The salary range shows the potential maximum pay progression in addition to any annual inflationary increase to your pay. Our default position is to appoint into the lower end of the range, unless there are exceptional circumstances.

This is a fixed term role covering maternity, until 11/12/2026.

This role will be primarily based at our Newton Park campus with expectation to travel regularly to Locksbrook and occasionally to London.

• This post may require work into the evenings and at weekends to support on campus events
• The post holder may be required to travel within the region and to Bath Spa’s London (Hackney) campus as part of this role

Staff Benefits

• Generous pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme/Teacher's Pension Scheme). This is a defined benefit pension scheme which pays members a secure income for life, post-retirement
• Enhanced paid leave - 41 - 46 days depending on the role (Full Time) - more details here: https://apphub.bathspa.ac.uk/StaffBenefits
• Family friendly policies including hybrid working, flexible work environment, on-site nursery, and a sector-leading enhanced maternity scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme which offers access to on-demand GP appointments, wellbeing support and advice, and access to counselling
• Transport schemes including Electric Vehicle Scheme and Cycle to Work
• Wide range of discounts and financial benefits, accessed through an easy-to-use app

For further details about all our staff benefits, have a look at our rewards page: https://www.bathspa.ac.uk/work-at-bath-spa/rewards-and-benefits/

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.