Work Experience and Progression Mentor
Proposed interview date: Friday 12th December
Optimistic – Equity – Kindness – Innovation – Collaboration
Derby College Group (DCG) have an exciting opportunity for a Work Experience and Progression Mentor to join us at the Joseph Wright Centre. In this part-time role, you’ll support learners in gaining valuable workplace insights and experiences.
Hours are flexible within reason, but availability on Wednesdays and Thursdays will be required.
The Opportunity
Join us in shaping students’ futures by connecting them with meaningful work experience and employer insights. You’ll collaborate with curriculum teams and industry partners to design innovative activities that prepare learners for the world of work. From sourcing placements to advising students and tracking outcomes, this role ensures every learner gains valuable skills and confidence for their next steps.
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About You
You’ll bring excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to engage confidently with young people and employers. A good understanding of work experience, post-16 education, and labour market trends is essential, along with experience delivering projects to tight deadlines. Flexibility to attend events outside normal hours and a full driving licence are required. GCSEs in English and Maths are essential; teaching or IAG qualifications are desirable.
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The Benefits
1. Salary of £27,765 per annum pro rata, actual salary £16,659 per annum
2. 34 days holiday pro rata (inclusive of 8 bank holidays and 6 closure days where these occur)
3. Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with a 19.9% employer contribution
4. Discount at our Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ onsite Little Explorers Nursery
5. TOTUM discount card (aka NUS/Student Discount Card) / discounted Tastecard
6. Discounts on East Midlands Railway Annual Season Tickets
7. Microsoft Office for FREE with 1TB of OneDrive cloud storage
8. Discount on treatments at SENSI our onsite salon at the Roundhouse
9. Flint Bishop Solicitors – free will writing, 1-hour free consultation with family department, 10% discount on Conveyancing services
10. Continuous development and progression opportunities
11. Free eye tests with Specsavers
12. Employee Assistance Programme
13. Cycle to Work Scheme
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace which promotes and values diversity. We welcome all talent irrespective of age, disability, neuro-divergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexual orientation or other personal circumstances. We ensure that our policies and procedures treat all applicants consistently and fairly during our recruitment process.
If you have any questions about the recruitment process, reasonable adjustments, or about the role, please contact us at hrrecruitment@derby-college.ac.uk.
Safeguarding statement
DCG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. An online search of the preferred candidate is also completed to help to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the college may need to explore with the candidate further. Please be advised that it is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
If you require visa sponsorship
Please note that unfortunately, this role is ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system. Applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK but would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. Please consult the Home Office website for further information.
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