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Education for Industry Group
Full-Time, 37 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
Permanent
On-site at FRA Electra House – London, Moorgate EC2M 6SE and LCBT, 3-5 Fashion Street, London, E1 6PX
About EFI Group
EFI Group has a bold mission to transform lives, careers and industries through pioneering, industry-led education in fashion, beauty and apprenticeships. Our vision is to deliver exceptional learning experiences, driven by innovation, inclusion, employability, and excellence.
About the role
We are looking for a Careers and Progression Coach to provide impartial Careers Education, Information, Advice & Guidance to support students in making informed choices about further or higher education, careers, apprenticeships, or T-Levels at the Fashion Retail Academy and London College of Beauty Therapy.
In this role you will guide students in promoting their skills and experience, including writing CVs, cover letters, and personal statements, and using LinkedIn and other professional tools. You will also support students pursuing higher education, advising on UCAS applications and personal statements.
A key part of the role is supporting a specific provision of study and working with current and future alumni to help them progress successfully.
About you
- Qualifications: Educated to A Level or equivalent. A specialist qualification in careers guidance, coaching, or a related field is desirable.
- Experience: Strong administrative skills, excellent written and verbal communication, and strong presentation and public speaking experience. Previous experience in an educational environment is highly desirable.
- Expertise: An understanding of recruitment trends, job markets, and progression routes and career pathways. Familiarity with university and FE College processes and knowledge of sector-specific industries is advantageous (e.g., fashion, retail, hair & beauty).
- Skills: Coaching and guidance skills, excellent communication and relationship-building skills, and experience supporting CVs, personal statements and applications.
- Values: An empathetic and inspiring team player, able to build strong relationships, support and develop students, and contribute to the careers team’s growth, innovation, and delivery of a high-quality, impactful service across the EFI Group.
If you feel your skills and experience would fit well within our team and you meet many, but not all of our listed qualifications for this role, please apply or get in touch with our Recruitment Team to discuss further.
Why The EFI?
We foster a culture where our team members can lean on each other, recognise each other, and celebrate together! At EFI, we prioritise your growth and wellbeing with a range of fantastic benefits, including:
- Funded Professional Qualifications: Support for personal and professional development, including a personal growth allowance of £400 annually, paid for professional qualifications, LinkedIn Learning access and annual CPD.
- Generous and Flexible Leave Options: A range of enhanced leave options, including birthday and celebration leave.
- Market-Leading Family-Friendly Pay: Including six months of fully paid maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave.
- Monthly Wellbeing Allowance: Including a customisable monthly wellbeing allowance of £50, and funded counselling/CBT through Education Support Employee Assistant Programme.
- Pension: We offer a 5% employer pension contribution, supporting you in planning for your future.
To explore the full range of our benefits, please click here.
Salary:
From £26,550 to £29,500 per annum, subject to qualifications and experience ?
How to apply/Next Steps:
Click 'Apply for this job' to submit your application.
Closing Date:
8am on Tuesday 30 June 2026.
Interviews/Recruitment Day:
TBC, in-person at FRA Academy: Electra House, Moorgate, EC2M 6SE
More Information/Contact us:
For more information about the EFI Group, visit our EFI, FRA, LCBT, EFI Training websites and refer to the job description.
Please contact recruitment@efigroup.ac.uk for further information.
The EFI is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. Candidates offered positions will be required to undergo thorough safeguarding background checks as a condition of the offer.
Thank you for sharing our values and commitment to student safety.
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