University of Warwick
Careers Coach (111807-0626)
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About The Role
Informal Queries
For informal queries, please contact Hilary Riseley (Careers Manager) at hilary.riseley@wbs.ac.uk
This role will support the career development of WBS students, delivering careers provision in a variety of formats including 1:1 guidance and coaching, group activities and e-learning as appropriate. It will provide, alongside the Careers Managers, careers and professional development support at every stage from pre-arrival to WBS through to course completion, helping students to achieve their career goals and to maximise employability outcomes.
Typical Inputs Will Include
- Careers guidance appointments and focused applications support
- Assisting WBS students to identify career goals, draw up individual action plans and identify appropriate online resources to assist in the achievement of these
- Act as first point of contact for student queries and provide e-guidance as appropriate
- Undertaking mock interviews
- Facilitating mock assessment centre type activities
- Delivery of skill development and career management workshops
This will include working with the Careers Managers and faculty/administrative colleagues to implement careers education/professional skill development inputs mapped against academic programmes and identifying opportunities for students to underpin their professional skill development with practical application and experiential learning.
- Record all careers and professional development interventions for students on the university careers portal and apply appropriate processes to monitor feedback from service users, collating appropriate careers metrics data as required.
- Maintain and develop expertise and specialist knowledge of graduate career paths and global employability trends in order to enable students to make effective transitions into their chosen careers, based on an accurate understanding of the global labour market and available opportunities.
- To support the Careers Managers by working alongside the Employer Relations team to ensure a collaborative approach to the development of successful long-term relationships with global, national and regional organisations for the generation of career opportunities for WBS students and alumni and the provision of appropriate tailored support for students in terms of CVs, application and interview preparation.
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with course programme teams and student representatives, attending student-staff committee meetings and working closely with student Careers Representatives.
- Other comparable duties and projects as defined by the WBS CareersPlus Director and relevant Careers Manager
About You
You will have the following:
- An honours degree or equivalent
- Proven track record of career service, recruitment or HR experience, some of which has been gained preferably in a leading global business school, university or corporate recruiter with strong HE link
- Experience of delivering career and personal development interventions to postgraduate calibre individuals, ideally including the use of online tools
- Excellent communication (written and verbal), presentation and interpersonal skills to demonstrate credibility with high potential individuals and global corporate partners
- Ability to work under pressure, individually and as a team member, with flexibility and organisational skills to adapt to the needs of multiple stakeholders and situations
- Experience of effective career coaching and support to high potential individuals
- Strong knowledge base of HE student career paths and global employability trends, selection practices and timelines
- Proven ability of using own initiative and working pro-actively with minimal support to create and deliver on innovative new ideas that have added value or improvement to a service or team/department
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You Will Also Preferably Have
- Knowledge and expertise in a range of psychometric tools
- Postgraduate qualification in careers guidance or HR, Information and Guidance in HE (PG Dip CEIG HE), an equivalent coaching qualification and/or graduate or chartered membership of CIPD or equivalent.
For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description attached as a PDF below.
About The Department
Warwick Business School (WBS) is a place where big ideas meet real impact. We’re part of a world-class university, but we’re more than just our reputation. For nearly 60 years, we’ve been helping people turn ambition into action, equipping them to make a real difference in the world.
Please view our online brochure, specifically created for candidates, to gain further insight into working at Warwick Business School.
About Us
We were the first UK business school to achieve triple accreditation (EQUIS, AMBA, AACSB), and our programmes consistently rank among the best - view all of our rankings here.
But what really sets us apart is how it feels to be here. We’re down to earth, collaborative, and proud to create a place where staff, students and alumni feel at home. We want your time here to be as inspiring as it is rewarding, with the support, trust, and opportunities you need to grow both professionally and personally.
Our Vision
The world needs smart ideas, and the leaders who can bring them to life. Those ideas only matter if they can be put into practice. Our vision is simple: to shape the people and ideas that will define what comes next and ensure they have everything they need to make it happen.
Everything we do is underpinned by our CORE values and fuelled by a Change Maker mindset. We look for this shared commitment in everyone who joins our community. We nurture that mindset every day by creating a workplace where curiosity is encouraged, ideas are shared openly, and everyone has the chance to turn bold thinking into meaningful action.
Change Makers
- See the bigger picture. They think beyond themselves, seek out different perspectives, and consider the ripple effect of their actions.
- Challenge the norm. They question the status quo and look for better ways to make a difference.
- Have the drive to deliver. They don’t just imagine change; they put in the work to make it happen.
Our CORE Values
- Curiosity. We challenge, explore, and create to build a better future.
- Openness. We welcome ideas, feedback, and change to keep moving forward.
- Restlessness. We’re never content to stand still; we keep striving for more.
- Excellence. We hold ourselves to the highest standards in everything we do.
About The University
We are a world-leading research-intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked 74th in the world and 9th in the UK.* Additionally, 92% of our research is rated world-leading or internationally excellent.**
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World University Ranking 2026, Complete University Guide 2026 Research Excellence Framework 2021
How to Apply
Closing Deadline: Monday 27 July 2026 at 11:55pm (UK Time)*
To Apply, Please Click APPLY Below And Submit An Application Form By The Closing Deadline. You Will Be Asked To Include Two Attachments
- CV
- Cover Letter
These Should
- Outline employment and education history (including your most recent employment).
- Demonstrate how you meet the essential and desirable criteria in the Job Description using clear examples.
Please ensure your application clearly evidences the essential criteria, as the hiring panel may not be able to shortlist your application if these are not demonstrated.**
Interview Date: Week commencing 10 August 2026 Start Date: 23 September 2026 Applications must be submitted through the warwick-careers.tal.net portal before the closing deadline. We recommend completing your application form in good time, as the advert will automatically close at the deadline. You are welcome to include any career breaks, such as parental leave, caring responsibilities, or long-term sickness absence. For guidance on how to format a cover letter, see here.
What we Offer
We Provide a Comprehensive Range Of Benefits, Including
- An attractive pension scheme.
- 30 days holiday plus University Christmas closure.
- Generous parental/adoption leave policy.
- Onsite childcare facilities.
- Excellent learning and development opportunities.
We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer access to flexible working arrangements. For more information, see here.
We are proud to be a Living Wage employer.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
Equality, Diversity, & Inclusion
Warwick is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and respectful community where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and communities, and actively encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.
Find out more about our Social Inclusion work at Warwick.
Find out more about our awards and accreditations.
We are also one of the six founder institutions of the EUTOPIA European University Alliance.
Safeguarding & DBS
The University of Warwick is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all those we work with.
Roles involving regulated activity are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at the appropriate level, in line with the DBS Code of Practice. The University will ensure that anyone subject to a barring order does not undertake any work with the barred group (children and/or adults). All employees, volunteers, and partners are expected to share our commitment to safeguarding.
Rehabilitation of Ex-Offenders
The University will not discriminate against applicants who make a disclosure relating to a conviction.
Disclosures at application stage are only visible to the DBS team, not to hiring panels. This ensures fairness and removes bias from the shortlisting process.
Job Description
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