Employability & Careers Coach - Surrey & surrounding Areas - 28k to 32k - Hybrid - Generous Benefits package

Join Professional Training Solutions (PTS) and help learners build the skills, confidence and knowledge to progress into employment or further learning. We are seeking a supportive and organised Employability and Careers Coach to provide practical guidance tailored to each learner’s goals and circumstances.

In this role, you will work with learners to identify their strengths, develop career plans and prepare for the next step. You will provide employability support, connect learners with relevant opportunities and work collaboratively with colleagues and employers to encourage positive outcomes.

What will you be doing?

• Provide one-to-one employability and careers guidance to learners, taking account of their individual needs, aspirations and barriers.

• Help learners identify their skills, interests and strengths and explore suitable career pathways and progression options.

• Support learners to develop practical job-search skills, including writing CVs and applications, preparing for interviews and using online recruitment platforms.

• Agree individual actions and goals with learners, review progress and provide encouragement and constructive feedback.

• Share information about vacancies, work experience, training and other opportunities relevant to learners’ goals.

• Work with colleagues, employers and external partners to support learner engagement and progression.

• Maintain accurate and timely records of learner guidance, progress and agreed actions.

• Identify when learners may benefit from additional support and signpost or refer them to appropriate services where needed.

• Contribute to activities that develop learners’ confidence, communication, workplace readiness and understanding of employer expectations.

• Follow PTS policies and procedures, including requirements relating to safeguarding, equality, inclusion and data protection.

What are we looking for?

• Experience supporting people with employability, careers guidance, learning or progression.

• A learner-focused approach and the ability to build positive, professional relationships with people from different backgrounds.

• Strong communication and listening skills, with the ability to explain options clearly and provide constructive guidance.

• Knowledge of job-search methods, CV and application support, interview preparation and workplace expectations.

• Good organisation and administration skills, including the ability to maintain accurate records and manage competing priorities.

• Confidence using digital tools and online resources to support learners’ career planning and job searches.

• The ability to encourage learners while supporting them to take responsibility for their goals and next steps.

• A commitment to safeguarding, equality, inclusion and helping learners achieve positive outcomes.

Qualifications and Experience for an Employability and Careers Coach

• A qualification in careers guidance, employability, coaching, education or a related area would be beneficial; equivalent relevant experience will also be considered.

• Experience providing careers advice, employability support, coaching or learner guidance.

• Knowledge of local employment, education and training opportunities would be an advantage.

• Experience working with learners, jobseekers or people facing barriers to employment would be helpful.

What we offer

• The opportunity to support learners to build confidence and progress towards their career goals.

• A collaborative working environment within an established training provider.

• Opportunities to develop coaching, careers guidance and employability skills.

Safeguarding and Application Information

Professional Training Solutions is committed to safeguarding the welfare of learners, including children and vulnerable adults. Successful applicants may be required to undertake a DBS check at the appropriate level.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from candidates who meet the requirements of the role regardless of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process.

If you are passionate about helping people explore career options and take confident steps towards employment or further learning, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more about joining Professional Training Solutions.