Careers Coach (London-based) (110822-0925)
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This role supports the career development of PTMBA students, including Executive MBAs, Global online MBAs, Accelerator MBAs and DBAs. It delivers career provision in a variety of formats, including 1:1 guidance and coaching, group activities and e-learning as appropriate. The successful candidate will be based at Warwick Business School’s London base at The Shard.
Duties and responsibilities
* Careers guidance appointments & focused applications support
* Assisting MBA students to identify career management and professional development goals, draw up individual action plans and identify appropriate online resources
* Act as the first point of contact for student queries and provide e-guidance as appropriate
* Undertaking mock interviews
* Facilitating assessment centre-type activities
* Delivery of skill, leadership development, and career management workshops
* Record all careers and professional development interventions for students and alumni on the university careers portal and monitor feedback from service users, collating appropriate destinations and other careers metrics data as required
* Maintain and develop expertise in MBA career paths and global employability trends to enable students and alumni to make effective transitions
* Contribute to the WBS marketing and recruitment process on behalf of WBS CareersPlus, by offering expertise from a careers perspective, interviewing prospective students and participating in selection days and recruitment events
* Support the Careers Managers by working with the Employer Relations team to develop long-term relationships with organisations for career opportunities and tailored support for students in CVs, applications and interview preparation
* Support production of MBA Talent profiles to promote the talent pool to global recruiters
* Other duties as defined by the WBS CareersPlus Director and MBA Careers Manager
About You
The successful candidate is a credible and adaptable professional with a strong academic foundation and extensive experience in career development, coaching, and talent management. They should have deep knowledge of MBA and executive career paths and a proven ability to support ambitious, high-potential individuals through tailored coaching and development interventions.
They should be an excellent communicator, able to build trust and influence with senior stakeholders, students, and global corporate partners. They should thrive under pressure, balance multiple priorities, and demonstrate strong organisational and project management skills.
Ideally, they will hold a postgraduate qualification in business, coaching, or HR and have expertise in psychometrics to enhance coaching practice.
For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description attached as a PDF below.
About The Department
Please view our online brochure 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 are a world-class university and have a history of helping people turn ambition into action.
About Us
We were the first UK business school to achieve triple accreditation (EQUIS, AMBA, AACSB). Our programmes consistently rank among the best. We value curiosity, openness, restlessness and excellence, and we foster a culture of collaboration and growth.
Our CORE Values
* Curiosity
* Openness
* Restlessness
* Excellence
About The University
We are a world-leading research-intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked 67th in the world and 10th in the UK. 92% of our research is rated world-leading or internationally excellent.
How to Apply
CLOSING DEADLINE: Monday 6th October 2025 at 23:55
To apply, click Apply below and submit an application form. You will be asked to include a CV and a cover letter.
Your CV Should Include
* Your education and employment history (including your most recent employment).
* Any other relevant experience (e.g. volunteering, extracurricular).
Your Cover Letter Should Explain
* Your motivations for applying to the role.
* Using examples, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria detailed in the job description.
All essential criteria must be met by candidates invited to interview. You may include details of career breaks. For guidance on writing a cover letter, see the provided guidance.
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Desired Start Date: 3rd November 2025
Please note applications must be submitted before the stated deadline via the official careers portal.
Offer and Benefits
* Comprehensive range of benefits including a pension scheme
* 30 days holiday plus University Christmas closure
* Parental/adoption leave policy
* Onsite childcare facilities
* Excellent learning and development opportunities
We offer flexible working arrangements and are a Living Wage employer.
Equality, Diversity, & Inclusion
Warwick is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and respectful community and encourages candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.
Safeguarding & DBS
* Roles involving regulated activity are subject to a DBS check
* The University will ensure that anyone subject to a barring order does not undertake any work with the barred group
* All employees, volunteers, and partners are expected to share our safeguarding commitment
Rehabilitation of Ex-Offenders
The University will not discriminate against applicants who disclose a conviction. Disclosures at application stage are visible to the DBS team, not hiring panels.
Job Description - JD-Careers Coach (110822) PDF – Opens in a new window
Right to Work in the UK
The role is not eligible for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker visa. Check UK Government guidance if you need to obtain the right to work in the UK.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Other
* Industries: Higher Education
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