The role of a Progression coach is to identify and develop strategic relationships with regional/key employer partners and organisations and establish and grow a pipeline of sustainable employment opportunities within the region, for learners, with clear pathways for, further, in-work progression opportunities.Focussing on growth employment sectors to identify new opportunities and ensure we understand and can adapt to changing market demands.Working in a collaborative manner with both external partners and internal colleagues/stakeholders to support a AEB customers in to sustainable employment opportunities.
Salary £25,800 - £30,900 DOE.
- Identify, engage and account manage employer relationships for Maximus to become a recruitment partner and training provider of choice
- Provide Information Advice and Guidance to learners to support employment opportunities
- Undertake training needs analysis with employers to support upskilling of workforce and coordinate the training requirements identified
- Provide coaching and mentoring via delivery of workshops to develop employability skills in preparation for learners attending interview for employment opportunities
- Track and record progression outcomes to achieve targets
- Adhere to contract and Maximus compliance requirements
- Work with the Operations Manager and Referral Co-ordinators to engage and support the regional partner organisations, in the development of programmes to meet the priority sectors of delivery.
Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at C or above including English Language and Maths
- Coaching / Assessing / Teaching qualification minimum level 3
- Previous experience in skills, employability or a related Service industry
- Experience of forging strong relationships with Internal & External Stakeholders
- A track record of engaging and supporting employers face-to-face and remotely
- Proven experience in an engagement role
- Including 'relationship selling' - dealing with Small, Medium to Large Enterprises
- Proven success in achievement of targets in a high-performance culture
- Proven track record in exceeding stretching sales/performance targets.
Desirable - Strong account management/client development skills
- Microsoft office & internet-based applications - intermediate level.
Individual Competencies
- Clear communicator, good listening skills and a persuasive style; plus an excellent telephone manner
- Ability to plan, organise, manage priorities and own workload
- Performance and delivery focused
- Strong presentation and delivery skills
- Enjoys working on their own and as part of a team
- High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Able to meet and exceed targets for sustainable employment and progression outcomes
- Values and supports continuing professional development
- Resilience and resourcefulness.
Desirable - Knowledge to explain how recruitment processes work, and challenge preconceptions in this area
- Strong negotiation skills demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders
- Direct selling skills, cold calling, lead generation.
Key Business Priorities Internal
- Work as a key member of the team
- Continuous contact and relations with all operational colleagues
- Contact at times with representatives within other MAXIMUS operating divisions
- Contacts with central teams to support areas such as Business Development.
External
- Employers, agencies and other stakeholders e.g LAs, DWP/JCP, NCS etc.
- Commissioner contact, if required, to support operations (eg; DWP, Local Government, WMCA etc.) at operational level.
EEO Statement Maximus is committed to developing, maintaining and supporting a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion throughout the recruitment process. We know that feeling included has a dramatic impact on personal wellbeing and are working to ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment due to any personal characteristic. Advertisements for posts will include sufficiently clear and accurate information to enable potential applicants to assess their own suitability for the post. We are a Disability Confident Leader, thanks to our commitment to the recruitment, retention and career development of people with disabilities and long term conditions. The Disability Confident scheme includes a guaranteed interview for any applicant with a disability who meets the minimum requirements for a job. When you complete your job application you will find a question asking you if you would like to apply under the Disability Confident Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you feel that you have a disability and apply under this scheme, providing that you meet the essential criteria for the job, you will then be invited for interview. Your?Guaranteed Interview application will only be shared with the hiring manager and the local resourcing team. Where reasonable, Maximus will review and consider adjustments for those applicants who express a requirement for them during the recruitment process.
