0.5 Employability Coach – Skills Bootcamps

Capel Manor College is seeking to appoint an Employability Coach to support learners on our Skills Bootcamps programmes. This is an exciting opportunity to help adults develop the confidence, skills, and behaviours they need to secure sustained employment.

The postholder will be responsible for delivering employability sessions, workshops, and one-to-one coaching, covering areas such as CV writing, applications, interview preparation, workplace behaviours, and digital employability. Working closely with tutors, employers, and the Employer Engagement Team, you will ensure learners are fully supported to progress into work, career advancement, or further training opportunities.

You will also play a key role in identifying and addressing barriers to employment, signposting learners to additional support where needed, and ensuring all outcomes and milestones are met in line with Skills Bootcamp funding requirements.

Please note: This position is subject to funding award and sufficient student recruitment.

About You

• Experience of delivering employability, careers, coaching, or IAG support to adults.

• Strong knowledge of labour market trends and recruitment processes.

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate and inspire learners.

• Organised and proactive, with the ability to manage caseloads and meet deadlines.

• Strong communication and coaching skills, both one-to-one and in group settings.

• A relevant qualification in IAG, coaching, or employability is desirable, but not essential.

• A commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Qualifications

Benefits

Over the last 50 years, Capel Manor College has helped thousands of school leavers and adults achieve their dream of working with animals, plants and the environment.  As London’s environmental college, the College plays a vital role in the green agenda for the capital, equipping the next generation of land-based sector workers with the skills and knowledge needed to preserve and protect London’s wildlife, national parks and green spaces.  Capel Manor College offers excellent staff benefits.  These include generous annual leave, access to a defined pension scheme, retail and leisure discounts and access to an online GP.  For further information on staff benefits, please click here.



At Capel Manor College, we are dedicated to creating and promoting an equal, diverse, and inclusive workforce that empowers all employees to reach their full potential. We strive for a truly representative workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community.



Additionally, we are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of our students. We expect all staff members to share and uphold this commitment.



Please note that the College does not have a sponsorship licence.  We are therefore unable to consider applicants who do not have the right to work in the UK.



We reserve the right to close a position once sufficient suitable applications have been received to form a short list.  Early application is therefore encouraged.