Reed

Careers Coach

Reed
Posted 10/21/2026full-timeCambridge • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £30,000 - £31,500 per yearWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in coaching, relationship building, and stakeholder engagement to facilitate employment opportunities. Proficient in providing job-search support, including CV preparation and interview skills, while effectively utilizing technology and understanding the welfare system.

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Coaching ExperienceStakeholder EngagementCV PreparationJob-Searching SupportPerformance Target Driven

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Use effective diagnosis, individual coaching, group coaching, and participant funding to prepare participants for employment
  • Support access to local education and training opportunities
  • Conduct outreach in the community
  • Build relationships with referral partners, including DWP/JCP
  • Attend local events such as job fairs to generate referrals
  • Engage with employers, training providers, and key partners to source suitable opportunities
  • Identify participants’ skills and strengths and suitable training, placements, and volunteering opportunities
  • Provide CV preparation, job-searching, and interview-skills support
  • Facilitate group training courses and workshops
  • Manage employer engagement and stakeholder relationships with JCP

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Experience of working in a customer facing environment (i.e. Customer Services, Hospitality, Social Care, Customer Services, Sales)
  • Experience of working in a performance target driven environment
  • Willingness to travel locally and access to own vehicle (e.g. to meet customers/employers)
  • A minimum of 2 A-Levels or an equivalent Level 3 Diploma
  • GCSE English Language at a minimum of a Grade B (or equivalent Level 2 qualification)
  • Experience of working in a fast-paced environment (desirable)
  • Experience of and exposure to client groups (desirable)
  • Direct previous experience of a similar role (desirable)
  • Degree or relevant qualification (desirable)
  • Level 3 or 4 NVQ in Advice & Guidance or Education & Training (desirable)
  • Fluency in community languages, dependent on programme (desirable)
  • Ability to use technology to deliver results and knowledge of welfare/benefits system
  • Experience of coaching and/or training (desirable)

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • 25 days annual leave (pro-rata for part time) plus statutory bank holidays
  • Reed Pension Scheme
  • Award Winning Management & Leadership training
  • Professional & Personal Development Funds
  • Bi-annual pay reviews
  • Training, development and progression opportunities
  • Flexible working schedule
  • Guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria

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Hard Skills
CoachingTrainingCV PreparationInterview SkillsOutreachPerformance Target ManagementWelfare System KnowledgeCommunity EngagementParticipant AssessmentEvent Attendance
Soft Skills
Relationship BuildingCommunicationCustomer ServiceAdaptabilityTeam Collaboration
Tools & Technologies
Technology UtilizationLocal Education AccessJob Fair Participation
Certifications & Qualifications
Level 3 or 4 NVQ in Advice & GuidanceLevel 3 DiplomaGCSE English Language Grade B
Industry Keywords
Customer Facing EnvironmentSocial CareHospitalitySalesFast-Paced EnvironmentClient GroupsEmployment Opportunities