Employment and Skills Coach - Business and Enterprise

We have an exciting opportunity for aBusiness & Enterprise Coachto join our Employment and Skills Team which is part of the SNG Community Foundation. The role will be based at either our Bristol, Blandford or Exeter office, this is a hybrid role with a minimum of two days a week working in the office.

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.

• Proven experience in providing business and enterprise support to customers
• A background in developing and delivering resources and support in self-employment and business start-up
• A strong understanding and the ability to provide information and support for finance, funding and grants relating to self-employment and enterprise
• Excellent caseload management skills so that you can accurately record support provided and impact achieved for the customer
• 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
• Ability to build relationships and develop commissioned opportunities with partners and relevant networks
• A proactive approach to ensure you keep up to date with relevant national, regional, and local business support initiatives

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.

We have some great benefits at SNG, including:

• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days)
• Chance to buy or sell holiday as part of our flexible benefits package
• 3 additional Wellbeing days and 2 paid volunteering days
• Generous matched pension scheme up to 12% and Life cover at 4x salary
• Enhanced maternity/adoption pay
• Enhanced paternity pay - 6 weeks full pay (after 26 weeks' service)
• Options for private medical insurance, dental insurance and critical illness cover
• Wellbeing discounts, including Gym Memberships and access to a 24/7 virtual GP service

We offer flexible working, professional development opportunities, and a chance to be part of something meaningful. We're passionate about inclusion for all and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.