Work Experience Coach

Inspire Education Group; Saffron Walden; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave (pro‑rata forpart

LGPS pension

On-site gym and parking

Employee assistance programme

Professional development sponsorship

Vivup discounts

Job summary

Inspire Education Group in Saffron Walden is seeking a Work Experience Coach to support students through their placement journeys. You will work with students, curriculum teams and employers to help learners secure high-quality placements and maximise their experience in the workplace.

This varied role blends coaching, employer engagement, administration and compliance to ensure successful placement outcomes, with a focus on safeguarding and developing employability skills across 16–19 learners.

Qualifications

• A Level 3 qualification or above, with Level 2 English and Maths.
• Strong IT and administrative skills with attention to detail.
• Experience maintaining accurate and confidential records.
• Ability to motivate and inspire 16–19 learners.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple sites/workloads.
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Coach students to identify, approach and secure suitable work experience opportunities.
• Deliver employability sessions covering CVs, professional communication and workplace skills.
• Support students throughout their placement, monitoring progress, hours and engagement.
• Lead skills assessments and help students recognise the skills they are developing.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date records on Grofar, ensuring information is audit‑ready.
• Work with employers to gather feedback and use this to support student development.
• Identify and appropriately escalate any safeguarding, wellbeing, health or safety concerns.
• Work collaboratively with curriculum teams and the wider Work Experience team to ensure a smooth placement journey.

Skills

Organisation & administration

Communication skills

Student engagement

Multi-site workload management

Safeguarding & inclusion

Coaching experience

Education

Level 3 qualification

English & Maths Level 2

Tools

Grofar

CRM systems

Job description

We are looking for a Work Experience Coach to support students throughout their work experience journey. You will work closely with students, curriculum teams and employers to help learners secure high-quality placements and make the most of their experience in the workplace.

This is a varied, student-focused role where you will combine coaching, employer engagement, administration and compliance to ensure students achieve successful placement outcomes.

Key responsibilities

• Coach students to identify, approach and secure suitable work experience opportunities.
• Deliver employability sessions covering areas such as CVs, professional communication and workplace skills.
• Support students throughout their placement, monitoring progress, hours and engagement.
• Lead skills assessments and help students recognise the skills they are developing.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records on Grofar, ensuring information is complete and audit-ready.
• Work with employers to gather feedback and use this to support student development.
• Identify and appropriately escalate any safeguarding, wellbeing, health or safety concerns.
• Work collaboratively with curriculum teams and the wider Work Experience team to ensure a smooth placement journey.

Are you passionate about helping young people develop their confidence, employability skills and experience?

About you

You will be an organised, proactive and approachable individual with experience of working in a student-facing, coaching, education, training or employability environment.

You will have:

• A Level 3 qualification or above, alongside Level 2 English and Maths (or equivalent).
• Strong IT and administrative skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Experience of maintaining accurate and confidential records.
• The ability to motivate and inspire young people aged 16-19.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to manage your own workload and work effectively across multiple sites.
• A strong commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion.

Experience of using Grofar, CRM systems or similar student management systems would be desirable, as would experience of working within an education or work experience environment.

Why work for IEG?

• Generous Leave: 30 days of annual leave, plus Bank Holidays and Christmas close down. (Pro-rata for part time staff)
• Competitive Pension: Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), including life assurance and death-in-service benefits
• Health and Wellbeing: Benefit from a gym, free on-site parking, access to employee assistance programme and a friendly team atmosphere
• Professional Development: Ongoing training and development opportunities, including sponsorship for HE/professional qualifications
• Employee Benefits and Rewards: Vivup employee benefits, including lifestyle savings, eligibility to apply for a Blue Light Card, providing access to a wide range of national discounts