Aspire 2Be part of the Educ8 Training Group
Job Title: Aspire 2Be Employability Coach - Digital Skills Bootcamps
Reports to: Head of Digital Learning
Contract Type: Fixed Term 01/08/25 - 31/07/26
Location: Wales
Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: Band B £26,000.00 - £33,000.00 per annum
Aspire 2Be is a leading digital learning solutions company committed to empowering individuals and organisations through innovative digital learning pathways.
The Employability Coach will play a vital role in ensuring learners not only complete the Bootcamp successfully but also transition into meaningful employment or career advancement. You will provide tailored careers information, advice and guidance (CIAG), helping learners identify their strengths, build confidence, and take practical steps toward achieving their career goals in the digital sector.
This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in employability support, particularly within the context of Digital Skills Bootcamps or similar adult learning programmes in England.
Key Responsibilities / Accountabilities
Learner Support and Guidance
● Deliver one-to-one and group-based employability coaching sessions to support learners throughout the Bootcamp.
● Provide high-quality, impartial careers information, advice and guidance (CIAG) tailored to individual learner needs and aspirations.
● Help learners identify career pathways in digital and tech sectors, including progression into employment, apprenticeships, or further training.
Career Development Planning
● Support learners in developing personalised career action plans, CVs, LinkedIn profiles, and interview preparation strategies.
● Facilitate workshops on job search techniques, digital portfolios, and professional networking.
● Encourage learners to reflect on their learning and articulate their new skills and competencies to potential employers.
Employer Engagement & Progression
● Work closely with the employer engagement team to align learner aspirations with available job opportunities.
● Support learners in preparing for employer interviews, assessments, and onboarding processes.
● Track learner progression outcomes and provide follow-up support where needed.
Monitoring & Reporting
● Maintain accurate records of learner interactions, action plans, and progression outcomes.
● Contribute to programme reporting requirements, including DfE and Combined Authority metrics.
● Use learner feedback and data to continuously improve the employability support offer.
Personal Qualities
● Enthusiastically pursue personal and professional development
● Ability to express ideas succinctly and clearly, both verbally and through written work
● Passionate about achieving high levels of excellence in education, learning and development
● Able to demonstrate a clear commitment to high standards and the ability to drive continuous improvement
Highly professional and motivated with high levels of commitment and confidentiality
● Self-motivated, with the ability to work proactively using own initiative
● Ability to establish good working relationships with a wide range of people including senior staff
● Ability to prioritise work and manage competing demands
● Ability to work as part of a team
● Able to supervise staff
Essential Criteria
● Proven experience delivering employability support within Digital Skills Bootcamps or similar adult learning programmes in England.
● Strong understanding of the digital and tech employment landscape, including roles in:
o Software development
o Data analytics
o Cybersecurity
o Cloud computing
o Digital marketing
● Experience supporting learners aiming to advance into technical digital roles.
● Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire diverse learners.
● Knowledge of CIAG frameworks and best practices.
● Strong organisational and administrative skills, including use of CRM or learner management systems.
● Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
● Outstanding communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
● Highly organised and punctual
● Full driving licence
Desirable Criteria
● Level 4 or above qualification in Careers Guidance, Coaching, or a related field (e.g., Level 6 Diploma in Career Guidance and Development).
● Experience working with employers to support learner progression.
● Familiarity with DfE-funded programme requirements and compliance.
● Understanding of digital inclusion and barriers to employment.
Key Technologies
Aspire 2Be’s CRM solution (Hubspot), Team8, Microsoft 365, E-learning Portfolio
For further information on this job role, please contact us on 01443 749000
Safeguarding
Educ8 Group is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk, and expect all employees to share this commitment.
All successful applicants will be required to undertake a satisfactory DBS check, this may be a Standard or an Enhanced DBS check with a children’s barred list check, in line with their job role.
Educ8 uphold the Armed Forces Covenant and are committed to supporting the armed forces community through their recruitment process.
Why work for us?
Educ8 Training Group are a Values driven organisation creating a Gr8 Culture resulting in being the #2 Best Education and Training Company to work for in the UK in 2024.
If you'd like to work with Gr8 people who are passionate about training and education then we'd love to hear from you. We offer excellent benefits, a values driven ethos but most of all a Gr8 place to work.
At Aspire 2Be, we know that true change starts with your people. Our vision is to be the partner of choice for the digital empowerment of people and organisations, through innovation and creativity. Our transformation services and bespoke digital solutions, deliver and facilitate sustainable digital change through a people first approach.
As the only professional development partner in the UK for Apple, Google, and Microsoft, we are passionate about digital upskilling and ensuring learning and development is at the heart of an effective digital solution.
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
Benefits
Annual Leave package: 30 days including birthday day off and Christmas shutdown.
Additional holiday accrued after 2 years’ service starting from 1 day per year up to a maximum of 5 days.
45p per mile mileage allowance
Early finish on a Friday ‘Rejuven8’ time
Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling support and advice from day 1 of employment
Employee Mental Health First Aider
Flexible/home working encouraged
Excellent wellbeing support and monthly group activities
Educ8 reserves the right to bring forward the closing date should we receive sufficient a sufficient number of applications for this role.
Should you not hear from us 4 weeks after application, unfortunately you have been unsuccessful.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Pay: £26,000.00-£33,000.00 per year
Schedule:
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Port Talbot SA12 7AX
