Progression Coach

Within the range of £23,526 to £25,041 per annum, pro rata

37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year (part time hours will be considered)

12 Month Fixed term contract with potential for extension subject to funding

This is an exciting time to join the college and play a key role supporting young people and adults as part of the delivery team for Thrive, the Suffolk Skills and Employment Service project.  Funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and being delivered on behalf of a consortium of Suffolk Local Authorities, this project will deliver a highly localised and responsive programme of support to young people not in education, employment or training (NEET) and adults who are not in work.  The project is being led by Suffolk New College and being delivered in partnership with other colleges and VCSE organisations.

You will find yourself joining a supportive team environment that is committed to giving young people and adults the best experience possible and, as a Progression Coach you will have responsibility for supporting people who have barriers to successful progression to develop their plans for employment or training, offering access to the college’s network of employers, training programmes, other education providers and apprenticeships as well as to obtain an education, employment or training (EET) outcome.  

If you have a passion for supporting young people and/or adults and providing careers inspiration and guidance, with the ability to encourage, motivate and inspire people, we want to hear from you!We will consider applications from either full time or part time (0.5 FTE) applicants.

Due to the nature of this role access to personal transport is essential in order to travel to both our campuses and community locations within the County.  If using your own vehicle, it is a requirement for your car insurance to cover business use and evidence of this will be requested by finance before any travel claims are paid.

Suffolk New College is a multi-campus site therefore you may be required to work at and travel between campuses.

At Suffolk New College, we promote the culture of BeSNC.  Implementing BeSNC is not just a choice; it's a commitment to providing the best possible environment for our learners to thrive. It's a commitment to nurturing an inclusive and supportive community where each student, staff and community member can reach their full potential.

Closing date: Monday 2nd September 2024 at midnight

Interview date:  Wednesday 11th September 2024

This College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As part of our on-going commitment to Equality and Diversity, Suffolk New College guarantee to short list all applicants from a black or ethnic minority group who meet the essential criteria and all applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. All appointments are subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.

We do not recognise any agencies or search agencies acting on our behalf unless they have been officially engaged. Applicants should apply to us directly and not be persuaded to go via an agency.

The college will not recognise any agency fees for recruitment activities unless an active engagement linked to a specific role has been agreed.

The college will not pay fees associated with CVs or applicants who are sent to the college via agencies on a speculative basis or in response to college adverts.

Agencies should refrain from sending CVs to anyone working for the college on a speculative basis. The college will make approaches to agencies via our HR team if we feel that we need assistance with a post.