Enterprise Coach

Join Bath Spa University’s Careers and Employability department in a role supporting Juno House, our student and graduate consultancy. You’ll play a pivotal role in turning live client briefs into career-defining experiences for our students and coach the next generation of freelancers and entrepreneurs, building their confidence and skills while managing the client relationships that make it possible. About the Role Build and manage relationships with external clients, charities and university departments who commission live briefs, acting as the main point of contact throughout each project. Coach and support students and recent graduates through the delivery of live briefs, ensuring a high standard of work and a great experience for everyone involved. Design and deliver engaging events and activities that build community and peer support across the Juno House cohort. Coach students on the practicalities of freelance careers, from pricing their work to building a portfolio and managing client relationships. Champion the value of live client work and freelance experience in building graduate confidence and employability. About You A confident relationship-builder who can earn trust quickly with clients, charities and university stakeholders alike. Experience coaching, mentoring or supporting people one-to-one A track record of designing and delivering workshops, resources, events or other learning activities. Clear, engaging communication skills, written and verbal. A proactive, can-do self-starter who thrives with autonomy but knows when to ask for support. Experience in freelance, start-up or creative-industry coaching, or a background in HE/FE employability services. Additional Information Salary Grade 6 - Starting from £33,951 rising to £37,694 per annum The salary range shows the potential maximum pay progression in addition to any annual inflationary increase to your pay. Please note that our default position is to appoint into the lower end of the range, unless there are exceptional circumstances. Please Note: This position is mainly based in Bath, but the post holder may also be required to travel within the region and to Bath Spa’s London and Birmingham campuses as part of this role. Interviews - 20th August 2026 Staff Benefits We offer a wide range of great benefits at BSU, including Generous pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme/Teacher's Pension Scheme). This is a defined benefit pension scheme which pays members a secure income for life, post-retirement Enhanced paid leave - 41 - 46 days depending on the role (Full Time) - more details here: https://apphub.bathspa.ac.uk/StaffBenefits Family friendly policies including hybrid working, flexible work environment, on-site nursery, and a sector-leading enhanced maternity scheme Employee Assistance Programme which offers access to on-demand GP appointments, wellbeing support and advice, and access to counselling Transport schemes including Electric Vehicle Scheme and Cycle to Work Wide range of discounts and financial benefits, accessed through and easy-to-use app For further details about all our staff benefits, have a look at our rewards page: https://www.bathspa.ac.uk/work-at-bath-spa/rewards-and-benefits/ We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.