Ambition Coach x 2 posts (CDC)
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Civic Office/Hybrid
07/06/2026
Ambition Coach x 2 posts (CDC)
The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.
Job details
Salary
Grade 8, £34,434 - £38,221 (pay award pending)
Contractual hours
Basis
Full time
Region
Doncaster
Job category/type
Education - Non-Teaching
Date posted
27/05/2026
Job reference
REQ23010
Based at: Civic Office, Waterdale, Doncaster, DN1 3BU Salary details: Grade 8, £34,434 - £38,221 (pay award pending) Contract Type: Temporary f ixed term to 31st March 2027 Appointment to these posts is subject to final funding confirmation. The posts are also subject to further potential extensions to 31 st March 2029, subject to funding. These posts are considered as suitable secondment opportunities. If you wish to apply on a secondment basis you should seek the necessary approval from your current employer prior to making an application. Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week Closing date: 07 June 2026 Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to these posts.
The City of Doncaster Council is a confident, ambitious organisation which puts improving the life of its residents at the centre of everything we do. You have an opportunity to be part of this in the role of Ambition Coach.
Are you a highly motivated and experienced individual with a strong track record in providing high-quality, person-centred employment support?
Do you have experience of working with people from a variety of backgrounds and circumstances to achieve positive employment outcomes?
This could be a great opportunity for you to apply your skills within a nationally important initiative.
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and forward-thinking team delivering an innovative employment support service in Doncaster as part of South Yorkshire’s Pathways to Work agenda. The role will establish and maintain a supportive environment, providing holistic and targeted assistance to clients to enable them to progress closer to work and achieve positive, sustainable employment outcomes.
Pathways to Work is South Yorkshire's approach to bringing about system-wide change, in order to support people to overcome barriers to (re)entering or remaining in the workplace. This approach has a focus on aligning and integrating the delivery of health, employment and skills services to provide holistic, person-centred support. Pathways to Work will align funding across the Economic Inactivity Trailblazer, Health Growth Accelerator, UK Shared Prosperity Fund (People and Skills) and Connect to Work, to form a single, cohesive work and skills support system.
City of Doncaster Council is therefore seeking to recruit a number of positions in the following areas. We ask candidates to specify in their application which of these opportunities they are interested in (which could be both).
Ambition Coach (1 X Job Matching Function)
You will provide the key point of liaison between the personalised support and employer engagement parts of the service to shape, define and deliver a robust and effective job-matching service. You will work closely with other Ambition Coaches to identify and support ‘job-ready’ clients to move into suitable employment, as well as working with the employer engagement team to identify and shape relevant job opportunities which align with client needs, skills and ambitions; supporting long-term sustainable employment outcomes. You will be shaping the job-matching service and will contribute to operational plans to provide work-ready support to existing and new individuals looking for work as well as driving sector engagement and employment support to local employers.
This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of individuals and the local economy. If you are passionate about inclusive employment, helping people, and driving positive change, we would love to hear from you.
Ambition Coach (Personalised Support Function)
This role is central to delivering personalised employment support under Pathways to Work. As an Ambition Coach, you will work collaboratively with commissioned services and partners to provide inclusive and sustainable employment pathways for residents. Operating within the nationally recognised Individual Placement and Support (IPS) framework, you will offer holistic, targeted assistance to individuals with a range of needs and barriers, including substance misuse, experience of care, caring responsibilities, refugee and veteran status. By creating a supportive environment and delivering wraparound services, you will help clients progress closer to work and achieve positive, long-term employment outcomes. This role is key to promoting confidence, wellbeing, independence, and opportunity for those who need it most.
This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of individuals and the local economy. If you are passionate about inclusive employment, helping people, and driving positive change, we would love to hear from you.
We value a range of experiences and skills. If you have transferable skills from other roles or voluntary work, we encourage you to apply.
In return for your contribution, we offer
* Competitive leave entitlement
* Generous local government pension scheme
* Wellbeing support and staff networks
* Development and training opportunities
* Staff discounts and benefits schemes
* More information on benefits can be found in the attached benefits booklet.
Please review the job summary and profile and demonstrate in your application how you meet the required criteria.
Shortlisting will take place week commencing 8th June 2026 and it is anticipated that interviews will be held in the week commencing 15th June 2026. Please note that due to the critical timeframe we are working within to deliver this programme we will be looking for the earliest start date possible.
For further details or an informal chat please contact Ryan Johnson, Tel: 01302 736544, email address ***email_hidden*** or Alistair Boyd-Meaney at Alistair.Boyd-Meaney@doncaster.gov.uk.
We encourage applicants to use their own words to reflect their experience and skills and over-reliance on AI is discouraged.
The Advance Employment Team offers personalised support to help you take your next step into work. From building your CV and getting the right interview skills to accessing a wide range of free courses, the team will help you grow your skills and confidence and find a job you’ll enjoy. Get in touch by email (advanceemploymenthub@doncaster.gov.uk) or visit the Advance website ( to discover the support available.
These posts involve working with adults and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme and can be found at
City of Doncaster Council is committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and improving quality of life for all. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults.
We are a Disability Confident employer and committed to a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We offer interviews to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria and make reasonable adjustments as required.
Ambition Coach x 2 posts (CDC)