Career Coach

Join to apply for the Career Coach role at London Business SchoolJoin to apply for the Career Coach role at London Business SchoolGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Are you an experienced career coach who enjoys delivering a world-class student experience?London Business School are thrilled to be recruiting for a dynamic and student-focused Career Coach to join Degree Education on a permanent basis.As a key member of the MBA and MiF Careers team you will work collaboratively with the Career Management team, Career Centre and school-wide colleagues to ensure students experience integrated and engaging career skills support. You will act as a competent and informed coach and communicator, helping students make sense of their career development journey. You will provide high levels of one-to-one coaching, design and deliver career skills workshops, ensuring these are engaging and closely linked to our online resources, and lead on and project manage career initiatives.The MBA & MiF Careers team in particular focuses attention on the School\’s large population of mid-level experienced MBA and MiF students. It comprises an MBA Career Lead, MiF Career Lead, the newly created role of One Year MBA Career Lead, two full-time career coaches and two part-time career coaches. The team also draws on the support of external coaches and facilitators at peak periods and for specialist topics.The MBA & MiF Careers team works collaboratively with other sub-teams in Career Centre, with student representatives, and with the relevant Programme as well as Student Recruitment & Admissions teams.Main ResponsibilitiesAssist students with exploring career goals, managing their career development, articulating their career narrative and navigating challenges in their tactical recruitment steps in one-to-one career coaching sessions (both face to face and online) and through email supportDevelop and maintain a high number of one-to-one student relationshipsReview and give feedback on students\’ CVs and Cover Letters, provide students with interview practice and feedbackReach out to, communicate with and engage assigned student groups on an ongoing basisTrack student career goals, development progress and employment outcomesMaintain relations with key alumni, sourcing for guest speaker/panel and other networking opportunitiesContribute to the design of career skills workshops, to maximize the combination of our efficient online offering and our high-touch in-person offeringUpdate and deliver innovative and engaging career skills workshops to high professional standards (includes presentations to large audiences, small group workshops, in person and online), basing content on research as well as the wider team\’s combined experienceTogether with colleagues, represent the Career Centre at Admissions and Alumni events, including occasional evening and weekend sessionsWho we are looking forExtensive coaching experience and/or coaching qualificationExperience of learning & development/ workshop deliveryAbility to deliver a high volume of career coaching sessions consistently; experience in intense levels of one-to-one career coaching/guidance, particularly at mid-careers level; the ability to adapt your coaching approach to different needsExperience and understanding of MBA students, their typical motivations and the challenges they face as they embark on their careers.Understanding of the industries and markets that LBS students target, including knowledge of recruitment processes, job profiles and career pathways. Passionate about companies, markets and the changing world of work. Business awareness is crucial.Collaborative team working mind-set; flexible approach to contribute to the wider work of the Career CentreExperience from another business school or business/finance focused undergrad institution is preferable but not essential.Knowledge about financial services (e.g. from own experience or working with clients/students/organisations in financial services) is preferable but not essential.Why London Business SchoolLondon Business School; a global and vibrant business community based in two of the world\’s most dynamic cities, London and Dubai. It\’s where extraordinary minds and diverse perspectives connect, to have a profound impact on the way the world does business and the way business impacts the world. We offer best in class hybrid learning to our students and participants, whilst creating a flexible, supportive and dynamic working environment for our people to excel in, whatever their location.What you can expect from usGenerous annual leave of 27 days plus extra between Christmas and New YearGenerous pension package, 14.5% employer contribution (in return for employee enrolment and contribution)Free onsite gym and swimming poolAmazing range of professional development to support your career pathEnhanced cycle to work schemeWellbeing offering to support your physical, mental and financial healthUp to 5 days paid emergency leave for staff who have caring responsibilities for a family member, dependent or friend who is ill.At London Business School, we support Smart Working – a hybrid approach designed to help you achieve a healthy work-life balance while delivering the best outcomes for your role and the needs of our customers. All roles require a minimum of two days on campus each week to foster a vibrant, collaborative community.For this role specifically, you will be expected to be on campus 2-3 days per week.We operate with \’core hours\’ – 10:00-15:00 – to maximise opportunities for connection and collaboration across teams during the working day. Outside of these hours, you may still be required for meetings or collaboration based on your role and customer needs. Additionally, we offer Protected Time – a flexible, one-hour slot, within the working week dedicated to your learning and development, wellbeing, or focused, quiet workOur commitment to driving inclusion and belongingWe are a globally reaching institution, committed to creating tangible and sustainable change in driving inclusion & belonging within our School, education and society at large. We are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone in our community feels they belong and thrive. This is a key school priority, and we want everyone who joins LBS to feel respected, welcomed, and heard.Candidates needing sponsorship should assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship by evaluating their circumstances against the relevant criteria before applying.Please note we start screening CVs and interviewing candidates from the start of a campaign. A successful candidate could progress to offer before the advertised closing date. 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