Career Development Coach Location: Poole, Dorset - Office Based Salary: £34,000- £39,400, DOE Benefits Contract: Permanent, Full Time Hours: 37.5 hours, working 5 days per week in office Benefits: Flexible working hours Casual dress code Company pension scheme Regular funded sporting and social events Free parking, onsite bike parking and shower facilities A healthy balance between a strong work ethic and a life outside of work A supportive and productive company culture An unlimited supply of chocolate biscuits and fresh fruit The Company: Dorset Software is a leading provider of IT consultancy services. We deliver innovative software development programmes to a range of high-profile clients spanning multiple industries. The Role: To support its growth and help ensure employees achieve fulfilling careers, Dorset Software requires an additional Career Development Coach. Reporting to the Lead Career Development Specialist, this role will help empowering employees to maximise their potential, attaining the skills needed to progress. Specific responsibilities include: Guiding employees to achieve short-term promotions and long-term career objectives Meeting regularly with consultants to discuss their progress and track their skills and competencies Providing feedback on progress in regular review meetings with HR Identifying where employees require additional support or training Supporting graduate recruitment and induction activities Identifying and referring any project, employee or performance issues Supporting employees through the Level 4 apprenticeship programme, helping to collate and produce evidence coursework required for assessment Skills and attributes to include: Broad understanding of career development Highly computer literate with a good understanding of software developers or those with a technical mindset Proven experience holding regular one to one progress meetings Trustworthy, credible and confident in communicating with people HR or Psychology qualifications preferable Dorset Software has a friendly working environment, offering growth for employees to fulfil their potential. We offer flexible working hours and have a great work life balance, understanding our employee's desire to have both a rewarding career and personal life. Join a leading IT services provider that places people and customers at the centre of its vision. If you think your values align, please click on APPLY and send a copy of your up-to-date CV and covering letter. No agencies please ADZN1_UKTJ