Careers Coach (London-based) (110822-0925)

For informal enquiries, please contact Nuo Xu (PTMBA Career Manager) at Nuo.Xu@wbs.ac.uk

To support the career development of PTMBA students, including Executive MBAs, Global online MBAs, Accelerator MBAs and DBAs, delivering career provision in a variety of formats, including 1:1 guidance and coaching, group activities and e-learning as appropriate. To provide, alongside the Career Managers, careers and professional development support at every stage from application to WBS through to graduation, helping students to access opportunities for career transitions to maximise employability outcomes.

The successful candidate will be based at Warwick Business School’s London base at The Shard. 

Duties and responsibilities

Careers guidance appointments & focused applications support

o Assisting MBA students to identify career management and professional development goals, draw up individual action plans and identify appropriate online resources to assist in the achievement of these

o Act as the first point of contact for student queries and provide e-guidance as appropriate

o Undertaking mock interviews

o Facilitating assessment centre-type activities

o Delivery of skill, leadership development, and career management workshops

This will include working with the Career 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.

1. Record all careers and professional development interventions for students and alumni on the university careers portal and apply appropriate processes to monitor feedback from service users, collating appropriate destinations and other careers metrics data as required.

2. Maintain and develop expertise and specialist knowledge of MBA career paths and global employability trends in order to enable students and alumni to make effective transitions into their chosen careers, based on an accurate understanding of the global labour market and available opportunities.

3. Actively participate in and contribute to the WBS marketing and recruitment process on behalf of WBS CareersPlus, by offering expertise from a careers perspective, interviewing prospective students as required and participating in selection days and recruitment events including open days.

4. 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, applications and interview preparation.

5. Support the production of MBA Talent profiles to promote the quality of our MBA Talent pool to global recruiters.

6. Other comparable duties and projects as defined by the WBS CareersPlus Director and MBA Careers Manager.

The successful candidate is a highly credible and adaptable professional with a strong academic foundation and extensive experience in career development, coaching, and talent management. They bring deep knowledge of MBA and executive career paths, combined with proven ability to support ambitious, high-potential individuals through tailored coaching, guidance, and development interventions.

They are an excellent communicator, able to build trust and influence effectively with senior stakeholders, students, and global corporate partners. They thrive under pressure, balancing multiple priorities with strong organisational and project management skills, always delivering high-quality outcomes that meet demanding client expectations.

Ideally, they also hold a postgraduate qualification in business, coaching, or HR and bring expertise in psychometrics to enhance their coaching practice.

For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description attached as a PDF below.

Please view our online brochure, specifically created for candidates, to gain further insight into working at Warwick Business School. 

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. 

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. 

We are a world-leading research-intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked 67th in the world and 10th in the UK. 92% of our research is rated world-leading or internationally excellent.*

Find out more about us on our website.

* QS World University Rankings 2024, Research Excellence Framework 2021

CLOSING DEADLINE: Monday 6th October 2025 at 23:55 

To apply, please click "Apply" below and submit an application form by the closing deadline. You will be asked to include a CV and a cover letter.

Your CV should include:

• Your education and employment history (including your most recent employment).
• Any other relevant experience (e.g. volunteering, extracurricular, etc.).

Your cover letter should explain:

• Your motivations for applying to the role.
• Using examples, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria detailed in the job description (PDF attached below).

All essential criteria must be met by candidates who are invited to interview.

You are welcome to include details of any career breaks (e.g. parental leave, caring responsibilities, sick leave).

For guidance on writing a cover letter, see here. 

• Interview Date: To be confirmed 
• Desired Start Date: 3rd November 2025

Please note application forms must be submitted before the stated deadline - you will not be able to submit after 23:55 (even if you opened the form earlier). Only applications submitted via our official careers portal (warwick-careers.tal.net) will be considered.

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.

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.