Career Development Coach

Dorset Software; England; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job description

Location: Summertown, Oxford Office Based
Salary: GBP34,000- GBP39,400, DOE + Benefits
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Hours: 37.5 hours, working 5 days per week in office

Benefits:

1. Flexible working hours
2. Casual dress code
3. Company pension scheme
4. Regular funded sporting and social events
5. Changing room/ shower facilities
6. A healthy balance between a strong work ethic and a life outside of work
7. A supportive and productive company culture
8. An unlimited supply of chocolate biscuits and fresh fruit

The Company:

Dorset Software is a leading provider of IT consultancy services. We deliver innovative software development programmes to a range of high-profile clients spanning multiple industries.

The Role:

To support its growth and help ensure employees achieve fulfilling careers, Dorset Software requires an additional Career Development Coach. Reporting to the Lead Career Development Specialist, this role will help empower employees to maximize their potential, attaining the skills needed to progress.

Specific responsibilities include:

1. Guiding employees to achieve short-term promotions and long-term career objectives
2. Meeting regularly with consultants to discuss their progress and track their skills and competencies
3. Providing feedback on progress in regular review meetings with HR
4. Identifying where employees require additional support or training
5. Supporting graduate recruitment and induction activities
6. Identifying and referring any project, employee or performance issues
7. Supporting employees through the Level 4 apprenticeship programme, helping to collate and produce evidence coursework required for assessment

Skills and attributes to include:

1. Broad understanding of career development
2. Highly computer literate with a good understanding of software developers or those with a technical mindset
3. Proven experience holding regular one-to-one progress meetings
4. Trustworthy, credible and confident in communicating with people
5. HR or Psychology qualifications preferable

Dorset Software has a friendly working environment, offering growth for employees to fulfil their potential. We offer flexible working hours and have a great work-life balance, understanding our employees' desire to have both a rewarding career and personal life.

Join a leading IT services provider that places people and customers at the centre of its vision. If you think your values align, please click on APPLY and send a copy of your up-to-date CV and covering letter.