Job Description

Careers Coach (110786-0825)

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Location
University of Warwick Campus, Coventry
Department
Warwick Business School
Position Type
Fixed Term
Duration
Fixed Term Contract for 12 months
Salary
35,608 - 46,049 per annum
About the Role

For informal enquiries, please contact Hilary Riseley (Careers Manager) at

Hilary.Riseley@wbs.ac.uk

We will consider applications for employment on a part-time or other flexible working basis, even where a position is advertised as full-time, unless there are operational or other objective reasons why it is not possible to do so.


Can you help ensure our WBS students are equipped with the confidence, network, knowledge and career management skills to enable them to compete effectively in the global jobs market and maximise their career potential?



We are currently looking to strengthen our committed and collaborative WBS CareersPlus team with the appointment of an enthusiastic, reliable, proactive, and experienced Careers Coach to support our students. The successful candidate will support the career development of our students by providing one-to-one coaching and guidance, both face to face and online, organisation, design and delivery of group workshops/webinars, providing e-guidance and acting as first point of contact for student queries.


Some evening and weekend work will be required.



About You
With a proven track record in graduate/experienced hire recruitment and development or a HE careers service, applicants will need to be excellent communicators with the professional credibility, energy and flexibility of approach to work with a demanding, dynamic and diverse caseload. The ability to work on your own initiative to successfully deliver innovative programmes to prepare students for their future careers and to work with our Employer Relations team to help promote WBS talent to recruiters will be essential.


There will also be opportunities to lead on bespoke projects and new initiatives to develop the service and increase student engagement, so tenacity, drive, pro-activity and strong work ethic will also be required.


For further information regarding the skills required for this role please see the personal specification section of the attached job description.



About the Department
The WBS CareersPlus & Employer Relations department provides faculty-based careers management and professional development support across our whole student portfolio (Undergraduates, Masters, and MBA) and have continued engagement with our global alumni community to ensure a lifelong return on investment. Our lively, proactive team of 30 + staff work closely with WBS faculty, corporate partners and programme management colleagues to ensure that our services are meeting global recruiter needs and are integrated wherever possible into academic programme delivery.


Warwick Business School (WBS) is a world-class business school at the heart of a world-class University, challenging assumptions and championing business as a force for good. From the pioneering research we undertake, to the students we help to shape, we are for the Change Makers who will impact the world for the better.


We were the first UK business school to be triple accredited by the major bodies (EQUIS, AMBA, AACSB) and our courses consistently rank highly - view all of our rankings here.


However, we're more than our rankings and we're proud to be different. We're down to earth and approachable, and we want WBS to feel like home to our students, our staff and our alumni community. We look to provide a stimulating and fulfilling work environment for all. One where you will feel supported and encouraged to grow professionally; developing your knowledge, skills, confidence and career.

Our vision

Our vision is to be Europe's leading University-based business school, developing transformational ideas and people that shape how we do business. This vision is supported by our three-fold mission:


To develop cutting-edge research that leads debate and deepens our understanding of the practice of business and management To provide a transformational learning experience, enabling our stakeholders to realise their full potential To work in partnership with policy and practice, both in terms of our research and teaching activities, to catalyse the impact of our work.

Everything we do is underpinned by our CORE values and driven by a commitment to a Change Maker mindset. We look for this shared commitment across our staff and student community.

Change Makers see the bigger picture

. Thinking beyond themselves and their environment, they're open to other viewpoints and consider the ripple effect of what they do on a personal, social, and commercial level. They're driven by having the biggest positive impact and a focus on the greater good.

Change Makers challenge the norm.

Challenging the status quo and not just accepting things at face value is when real impact and change can be delivered.

Change Makers have the drive as well as the vision

. It's one thing having a vision but having the drive and work ethic to realise a vision is another matter. Change Makers relentlessly pursue every possible solution in order to achieve their goals.

Our CORE values

We challenge, we embrace different perspectives, and we think creatively to build our future. We're open to different perspectives, talking to stakeholders, listening to feedback, embracing change and pushing forward for the better. We're not satisfied with standing still, and never stop looking for ways to improve. Constantly evaluating, we don't stop when we've achieved one thing; we use all of our initiative, drive and resourcefulness to achieve more. At a world class university and a globally recognised business school, excellence is a given. There are no half measures at WBS.

About the University
Please view our online brochure, specifically created for candidates, to gain further insight into working at Warwick Business School.


Warwick Business School (WBS) is a place where big ideas meet real impact. We're part of a world-class university, but we're more than just our reputation. For nearly 60 years, we've been helping people turn ambition into action, equipping them to make a real difference in the world.

About us

We were the first UK business school to achieve triple accreditation (EQUIS, AMBA, AACSB), and our programmes consistently rank among the best - view all of our rankings here.


But what really sets us apart is how it feels to be here. We're down to earth, collaborative, and proud to create a place where staff, students and alumni feel at home. We want your time here to be as inspiring as it is rewarding, with the support, trust, and opportunities you need to grow both professionally and personally.

Our vision

The world needs smart ideas, and the leaders who can bring them to life. Those ideas only matter if they can be put into practice. Our vision is simple: to shape the people and ideas that will define what comes next and ensure they have everything they need to make it happen.


Everything we do is underpinned by our

CORE values

and fuelled by a Change Maker mindset. We look for this shared commitment in everyone who joins our community. We nurture that mindset every day by creating a workplace where curiosity is encouraged, ideas are shared openly, and everyone has the chance to turn bold thinking into meaningful action.

Change Makers:

See the bigger picture

- They think beyond themselves, seek out different perspectives, and consider the ripple effect of their actions.

Challenge the norm

- They question the status quo and look for better ways to make a difference.

Have the drive to deliver

- They don't just imagine change; they put in the work to make it happen.

Our CORE values

Curiosity

- We challenge, explore, and create to build a better future.

Openness

- We welcome ideas, feedback, and change to keep moving forward.

Restlessness

- We're never content to stand still; we keep striving for more.

Excellence

- We hold ourselves to the highest standards in everything we do.

How to Apply

CLOSING DATE: Sunday 28th September 2025 at 23:55 (BST)

To apply, submit an application form by the closing date.


Please plan for any potential delays as you will not be able to submit an application form past this deadline (even if you opened the form at, say, 23:30).


You will have to attach a CV and a cover letter.

Your

CV

should include your employment history (including your most recent employment), your education history, and any other relevant experience. Your

cover letter

should explain your

motivations for applying

to the role. It should also explain, using examples, how you meet each of the

essential and desirable criteria

detailed in the Right to Work in the UK
If you do not yet have the right to work in the UK and/or are seeking sponsorship for a Skilled Worker visa, please follow this link which contains further information about obtaining the right to work in the UK.