Progression Coach

Introduction:
**Be part of something great**

Maximus is a global organisation that specialises in providing health and employment services to millions of people every year. Here in the UK we employ around 5,000 people across the country to deliver services that have a profound impact on people’s lives. From assessments and health services to employability programmes and specialist support, we do work that matters with people who care.

Job Summary:
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.

Based in Leytonstone office with some work from Home

Essential Job Duties:

- 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.

Education and Experience Requirements:
**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

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.