Youth Employability Coach

Peterborough Regional College; Stamford, Peterborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

LGPS pension

Health & wellbeing benefits

Professional development

Vivup benefits

Job summary

IEG is seeking a Work Experience Coach to support students across Stamford and Peterborough campuses. You will coach learners to secure quality work placements, deliver employability sessions and manage placement records using Grofar and CRM systems.

You will collaborate with curriculum teams, monitor progress and hours, and escalate safeguarding concerns as needed. A Level 3 qualification and Maths/English at Level 2 are required, with a proactive, student-centric approach.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 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.

Skills

Coaching

Employer engagement

Administration

Communication

Time management

Education

A Level 3 qualification or above

Level 2 English and Maths

Tools

Grofar

CRM systems

Job description

IEG is seeking a Work Experience Coach to support students across Stamford and Peterborough campuses. You will coach learners to secure quality work placements, deliver employability sessions and manage placement records using Grofar and CRM systems.

You will collaborate with curriculum teams, monitor progress and hours, and escalate safeguarding concerns as needed. A Level 3 qualification and Maths/English at Level 2 are required, with a proactive, student-centric approach.