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Closing Date: 30/07/2024

Careers and Progression Coach
Education for Industry Group (EFI)
Permanent
Full-Time
Electra House, Liverpool Street – London (remote working opportunities outside of term time around the needs of the service)

About the role

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Careers and Progression Coach to work closely with our Careers Service Manager and dedicated Careers Team.  In this role you will provide impartial CEIAG (Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance) to support service users to make realistic choices about their further education pathway, suitable careers, Apprenticeships or T-Levels in fashion retail.
 
The role will involve advising students on how to use all types of medium to promote themselves and their skills. This includes how to write a professional CV, cover letter and personal statement, using LinkedIn and other tools for recruitment, education, and training.

The role also supports students looking at education as their preferred progression route, advising them on the UCAS application process and supporting them with writing personal statements. A key part of the role will be to support a specific provision of study and our current and future Alumni

About you

• We are looking for an experienced and confident communicator who is passionate about student career development and supporting young people.
• You will have strong administrative skills and good IT skills, in particular a good working knowledge of Excel.
• To be successful in this role you may have knowledge of the Fashion Retail Industry and of university and FE College processes in relation to progression.
• We are seeking someone who has strong presentation and public speaking skills and is able to build good relationships with students and other colleagues.
• You must be a compassionate and empathetic individual with excellent listening skills.
• An approachable, friendly, enthusiastic, and professional approach is essential for the role.

If you are interested in joining a dynamic and expanding environment to further develop your career, then we would love to hear from you!

Why The EFI? 

We foster a culture where our team members can lean on each other, recognise each other and celebrate together! At the EFI, our students are at the centre of what we do and as a result, we offer hugely rewarding careers – whatever your role at the EFI, you have the opportunity to change a student’s life! If you are looking for a fast-paced and autonomous role where you can really demonstrate your impact, then look no further. 

Our carefully curated benefits package offers something for everyone, whether you’re interested in:

• Furthering your development through funded professional qualifications and a personal growth allowance 
• Generous and flexible leave that suits your lifestyle, including an around the world trip after 5 years’ service 
• Market-leading family friendly pay, including 6 months fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave 
• A monthly wellbeing allowance and financial loan structures to support your financial health 

Salary: 

From £26,550 to £29,500, subject to qualifications and experience

How to Apply/Next Steps:

Please find the link to our application form here EFI Application Form

Please create an account and click Start Application to upload and submit your completed application form. Please note we do not accept CVs.

Closing Date:

8am on Tuesday 30th July 2024

Interviews/Recruitment Day:

Thursday 11 July - In-person, Newman St. London W1

More Information/Contact us:

For more information about the EFI, visit our website and refer to the job description and person specification.

Please contact recruitment@fra.ac.uk for further information or an informal chat about this campaign.

Diversity Statement

The EFI is proud to have a student body as diverse as its central London location!  With students from 17 ethnicities, traveling from all over the United Kingdom, with a variety of learning needs and a wide range of experiences and interests, we are looking to recruit a workforce that is as diverse as our amazing students and will support them to achieve their potential. If you would like to request any accommodations from application through to interview, please email us at recruitment@fra.ac.uk. Any equality and diversity information you choose to give helps to provide the HR team at the EFI with a deeper understanding of our people, and their experiences. It assists us in identifying any existing biases or gaps that the EFI can work on addressing and improving. All ED&I information you provide is strictly confidential to the HR Department and will not be seen by the shortlisting or selection panel.