Project Mentor - Exeter (Subject to Contracts)
| Posting date: | 11 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £27,261 to £32,234 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 September 2025 |
| Location: | Exeter EX1 and other areas |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Eat That Frog |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 37412 |
Summary
Overview
The Project Mentor will focus on ETF contracts and projects, working predominantly with adult participants to provide high-quality coaching and mentoring support. This role requires a multiskilled and adaptable approach, as you will often be involved in more than one project across a range of contracts and initiatives.
A background in employment support is essential. With the assistance of the Contract Manager, you will ensure participants are directed to appropriate support services while supporting their personal and professional development. The Project Mentor will prioritise achieving positive outcomes and enabling the progression of individuals, particularly adults seeking to overcome barriers to employment or training.
You will be responsible for managing your time effectively, tracking individual achievements, and collaborating with support networks, employers, and other stakeholders. The aim is to foster a team-oriented and empowering environment that is positive, engaging, and outcome-focused for all involved.
Interviews to be held during August/September 2025. ETF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners, including children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please note due to our Safer Recruitment process we are unable to accept your application if this is your first job as we would not be able to obtain satisfactory references.
Eat That Frog has a commitment to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive working environment for people with disabilities and long-term health conditions. We believe in the value of a diverse workforce and are determined to make Eat That Frog a place where everyone feels welcome, supported and empowered.
This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and 6 months probation.
Qualifications
Level 4 Information, Advice and Guidance (or willing to undertake in first 12 months)
Vocational Subject at a level 3 or above that relates to life skills (essential) e.g.Maths/English/ICT, Catering, Employability, Information Advice & Guidance Hospitality/Customer Service, Youth Work
Literacy/Numeracy level 2 or equivalent (essential)
Skills
Experience of delivering Information advice and guidance
Experience of supporting individuals to overcome barriers
Experience of coaching or mentoring
The Project Mentor will focus on ETF contracts and projects, working predominantly with adult participants to provide high-quality coaching and mentoring support. This role requires a multiskilled and adaptable approach, as you will often be involved in more than one project across a range of contracts and initiatives.
A background in employment support is essential. With the assistance of the Contract Manager, you will ensure participants are directed to appropriate support services while supporting their personal and professional development. The Project Mentor will prioritise achieving positive outcomes and enabling the progression of individuals, particularly adults seeking to overcome barriers to employment or training.
You will be responsible for managing your time effectively, tracking individual achievements, and collaborating with support networks, employers, and other stakeholders. The aim is to foster a team-oriented and empowering environment that is positive, engaging, and outcome-focused for all involved.
Interviews to be held during August/September 2025. ETF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners, including children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please note due to our Safer Recruitment process we are unable to accept your application if this is your first job as we would not be able to obtain satisfactory references.
Eat That Frog has a commitment to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive working environment for people with disabilities and long-term health conditions. We believe in the value of a diverse workforce and are determined to make Eat That Frog a place where everyone feels welcome, supported and empowered.
This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and 6 months probation.
Qualifications
Level 4 Information, Advice and Guidance (or willing to undertake in first 12 months)
Vocational Subject at a level 3 or above that relates to life skills (essential) e.g.Maths/English/ICT, Catering, Employability, Information Advice & Guidance Hospitality/Customer Service, Youth Work
Literacy/Numeracy level 2 or equivalent (essential)
Skills
Experience of delivering Information advice and guidance
Experience of supporting individuals to overcome barriers
Experience of coaching or mentoring
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.