Work Experience and Progression Mentor

Employer: Derby College

Location: Derby, East Midlands

Salary: £27,765

Job type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-09-07T00:00:00Z

Sector: Education & Training

Job Description

You’ll be a highly organised and proactive individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building positive relationships with students, employers, and colleagues. With knowledge of work experience programmes, post-16 education, labour market trends, and careers development, you’ll be passionate about supporting young people to achieve their goals. You’ll be confident managing multiple priorities, meeting deadlines, and delivering positive outcomes. Experience of working with employers or supporting student engagement would be advantageous, alongside a flexible and collaborative approach to work.

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