Work Experience Coach
| Posting date: | 08 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £26,994 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 January 2026 |
| Location: | Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 4DZ |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1523285 |
Summary
Salary - £26,994 per annum, pay award pending £24,483 per annum for Term Time Only contractsHours - 37 hours per week, all year roundContract - PermanentLocation - Multiple SitesClosing Date - 4th January 2026Are you passionate about helping young people gain the experience and confidence they need to thrive in the workplace? Do you enjoy supporting learners, building their employability skills, and connecting their classroom learning to real-world opportunities?If so, this is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference at Inspire Education Group.About the RoleAs a Work Experience Coach, you’ll support students through every stage of their work placement journey—from preparing them for the world of work to ensuring they secure meaningful placements aligned to their learning goals.Working closely with curriculum teams and Work Experience Recruitment Officers, you’ll help match students to suitable employers, guide them through required documentation, and monitor their progress to ensure they complete required hours and gain valuable industry experience.This is a hands-on, student-facing role where your guidance, communication skills, and organisation will directly shape positive outcomes for learners.Key ResponsibilitiesDeliver tutorials, workshops, and 1:1 support to promote work experience and enhance employability skills.Work with curriculum teams to identify placement needs for each programme.Match students to suitable placements based on their skills, needs, goals, and practical considerations such as transport and support requirements.Ensure all safeguarding, consent, health, and DBS documentation is completed accurately and on time.Track and monitor student progress, updating college systems and reporting to the Work Experience Group Lead.Liaise with Work Experience Recruitment Officers to follow up leads and secure high-quality opportunities.Support promotion of the college’s work experience offer at internal and external events.What We’re Looking ForExperience in a customer-facing or student-support roleStrong administration, organisation, and planning skillsConfident communicator with the ability to engage students and colleaguesAbility to work independently and as part of a teamGood IT skills and experience using digital systemsUnderstanding of safeguarding, equality, and inclusionLevel 3 qualification (or working towards), plus Maths and English at Level 2Why Join IEG?Permanent Business Support roleLocal Government Pension SchemeFunded enhanced DBSSupportive environment focused on student successOpportunities for professional developmentA role with genuine impact on young people’s future careers