Employment Coach / Placements Officer

Employment Coach / Placements Officer
Contract: Hybrid- 2 days per week in the office
Location: London
Hours / Days in Office: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £26000–£32000
OTE: £7000–£9000

Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Employment Coach / Placements Officer to join a thriving training organisation that supports over 20,000 learners annually across a range of programmes.
In this role, you will support learners in developing self-search and employability skills, helping them progress into employment, apprenticeships, or further training. This is a commercial, target-focused role, with success measured by converting learners into interviews and, primarily, placements.
You will work with completed bootcamp candidates, guiding them to proactively source opportunities and providing training in areas such as LinkedIn profiles, job applications, CV and cover letter writing, and interview preparation.
The role combines employability coaching, client engagement, and business development, including workshops, face-to-face meetings, marketing initiatives, and telephone-based business development. You will promote training offerings responsibly, creating sustainable opportunities for both learners and clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver online and face-to-face employability sessions
• Generate progression points and track outcomes across Bootcamps and Adult Skills Funded Training programmes
• Support candidates in self-driven job search and placement activity
• Manage client relationships to a high standard
• Promote and cross-sell the organisation’s training products
• Monitor and manage performance in line with company expectations
• Ensure compliance with all processes and funding rules
• Deliver sales training and support new business tenders/pitches
• Maintain accurate CRM and management information
• Occasionally attend job fairs and networking events to build partnerships

Candidate Requirements

• Experience working in a sales-driven or target-focused environment
• Previous experience in coaching, employability, careers guidance, or placement officer related roles
• Proven track record of delivering employment skills and training
• Strong organisational and IT skills
• Learner-centric and customer-focused approach

Additional Information

All roles are subject to DBS checks to maintain a safe environment for staff and learners.

For more information or to apply, please contact Simon Atkins on 07894 752230.