Careers Coach (London-based) (110822-0925)
Base pay range: This range is provided by University of Warwick. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
About The Role
The successful candidate will be based at Warwick Business School’s London base at The Shard. To support the career development of PTMBA students, including Executive MBAs, Global online MBAs, Accelerator MBAs and DBAs, delivering career provision in a variety of formats, including 1:1 guidance and coaching, group activities and e-learning as appropriate. To provide, alongside the Career Managers, careers and professional development support at every stage from application to WBS through to graduation, helping students to access opportunities for career transitions to maximise employability outcomes.
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 to assist in the achievement of these
* 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
Additional responsibilities
* Record all careers and professional development interventions for students and alumni on the university careers portal and monitor feedback from service users, collating destinations and other careers metrics data as required
* Maintain and develop expertise of MBA career paths and global employability trends to enable students and alumni to make effective transitions
* Participate in the WBS marketing and recruitment process on behalf of WBS CareersPlus; interview prospective students as required and participate in selection days and recruitment events including open days
* Support the Careers Managers by working with the Employer Relations team to develop long-term relationships with organisations for career opportunities and tailored support (CVs, applications, interview prep)
* Support the production of MBA Talent profiles to promote the talent pool to global recruiters
* Other comparable duties and projects as defined by the WBS CareersPlus Director and MBA Careers Manager
About You
The successful candidate is a highly credible and adaptable professional with a strong academic foundation and extensive experience in career development, coaching, and talent management. They will have deep knowledge of MBA and executive career paths, with proven ability to support ambitious individuals through tailored coaching and development interventions. They should be an excellent communicator, able to build trust with senior stakeholders, students, and global corporate partners. They should thrive under pressure, balance multiple priorities, and deliver high-quality outcomes. Ideally, they hold a postgraduate qualification in business, coaching, or HR and have expertise in psychometrics.
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, 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 and have a history of helping people turn ambition into action.
Our Values
We are committed to curiosity, openness, restlessness and excellence. We value a collaborative and inclusive environment.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
Equality, Diversity, & Inclusion: Warwick is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and respectful community. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.
Safeguarding & DBS
* Roles involving regulated activity are subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level.
* 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 Offenders
The University will not discriminate against applicants who disclose criminal records. Disclosures at application stage are visible to the DBS team, not to hiring panels.
How to Apply
CLOSING DEADLINE: Monday 6th October 2025 at 23:55. To apply, click Apply and submit an application form with a CV and a cover letter. Your CV should include education and employment history and any other relevant experience. Your cover letter should explain your motivations and how you meet the criteria.
Interview Date: To be confirmed. Desired Start Date: 3rd November 2025.
All essential criteria must be met by candidates invited to interview. Applications via the official portal are required.
What We Offer
* An attractive pension scheme
* 30 days holiday plus Christmas closure
* Generous parental/adoption leave policy
* Onsite childcare facilities
* Excellent learning and development opportunities
We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer flexible working arrangements. We are proud to be a Living Wage employer.
Right to Work in the UK
This role is not eligible for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK, check UK Government guidance before applying.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Other
Industries
* Higher Education
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