Employment and Skills Coach - Business and Enterprise

We have an exciting opportunity for a Business & Enterprise Coach to join our Employment and Skills Team, which is part of the SNG Community Foundation. The role will be based at either our Basingstoke, Bristol, or Wembley office. This is a hybrid role with a minimum of two days a week working in the office.

Why you'll love this role

You will provide employment coaching, support, advice, and guidance to customers interested in exploring self-employment opportunities or those looking to start, grow or maintain a business to the point of trading and beyond.

By using a combined approach of developing, commissioning, and delivering high-quality business and enterprise support for our customers, you will effectively support business enterprise and contribute to the delivery of our Corporate Plan and Community Foundation Strategy.

You should have a strong understanding of the business support landscape and be able to guide and assist small businesses and self-employed individuals with the options available to them. This will involve offering 1:1 support, leading group learning sessions and workshops, and collaborating closely with partners.

To be successful you'll need the following:

1. Proven experience in providing business and enterprise support to customers
2. A background in developing and delivering resources and support in self-employment and business start-up
3. A strong understanding and the ability to provide information and support for finance, funding, and grants relating to self-employment and enterprise
4. Excellent caseload management skills to accurately record support provided and impact achieved for the customer
5. Knowledge of the welfare benefits system in relation to self-employment and the ability to embed this within the support you provide to our customers
6. Ability to build relationships and develop commissioned opportunities with partners and relevant networks
7. A proactive approach to ensure you keep up to date with relevant national, regional, and local business support initiatives

Please note interview dates:

1. Stage 1 - w/c 19th May (MS Teams)
2. Stage 2 - TBC (in-person)

Outstanding Benefits:

1. £450 yearly flexible benefit pot
2. 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days)
3. Chance to buy or sell holiday
4. Generous matched pension scheme up to 12% and life cover at 4x salary
5. Access to 24/7 virtual GP service
6. Wellbeing discounts including gym memberships
7. Options for private medical insurance, dental insurance, and critical illness cover

A full UK driving licence and access to your own transport is essential as some travel throughout the region may be required.

A basic DBS check will also be undertaken for the successful candidate.

What we do makes a real difference to people's lives, and by joining us you can share the satisfaction of doing something that really matters. We are committed to our Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion strategy and believe that you can truly be yourself at Sovereign Network Group. Have a look at our careers site to learn more about us and our values.