Are you ready to use your skills to inspire and support people as they take their next steps towards education, training or employment? Do you enjoy helping customers build confidence and take practical steps towards their goals? Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd (CCDG), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Welsh Government, is looking for an Employability Coach who is committed to supporting people to achieve their career goals to join our team. We provide essential, all-age, independent, impartial and bilingual careers guidance across Wales, including the Working Wales programme.
· Base: Wrexham Careers Centre. The postholder may occasionally be required to provide cover at Queensferry Careers Centre in Flintshire.
· Salary: £26,276–£28,256, starting at £26,276.
· Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
· Welsh language skills: Essential. Candidates must have a minimum of intermediate-level Welsh language skills.
· Closing date: Completed applications should be submitted by 18/10/2026.
· Selection process: Assessments and interviews will be held digitally via Microsoft Teams. Assessments will take place on 02/11/2026 and interviews on 03/11/2026.
We offer an attractive benefits package, including, flexi-time, 31 days’ annual leave, a contributory pension scheme and a health-related cash back plan.
In this role, you will work with a varied client group, including young people seeking new opportunities or leaving education, parents, adults who are unemployed and looking for support to enter work, and people in employment who are considering a career change. We are looking for a flexible and effective communicator who is confident supporting our varied customer base face to face and through digital channels.
As an Employability Coach, you will:
· support and inspire clients to identify and work towards positive career goals;
· provide clear information and advice to help clients manage their careers;
· provide employability support, including help with CVs, job searching and applications;
· help clients move towards sustained positive outcomes, including education, training or employment.
You should be educated to Level 3 standard or equivalent, ideally in a related area such as advice and guidance, or have experience of working at this level. If you do not already hold the Level 4 Diploma in Career Information and Advice, we will provide the training and support needed to achieve this valuable qualification.
You will be able to understand and communicate clearly on every day and work-related topics, hold conversations, and explain ideas, experiences and plans with confidence. You should also be able to read straightforward work communications and write clear, well-structured emails or letters to share information, make requests or organise activities.
The successful applicant will be required to complete a Basic Disclosure check through the Disclosure and Barring Service.
We as a nation thrive when we champion diversity and inclusion. Organisations with a diverse workforce make better decisions, are more creative, are stronger, overall happier, and of course - it’s the right thing to do!
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and aim to make our recruitment and workplace supportive and accessible. Our approach is informed by the social model of disability, which recognises that people may be disabled by the way society, workplaces, systems and attitudes are designed—not by their impairment or difference.
Please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments during recruitment or once appointed. We will work with you to understand your needs, and recruitment information is available in alternative formats on request.
Applications in Welsh or English are welcomed. An application made in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.
For further information please ensure you read the full job specification: Employability Coach Job Description
Please visit Careers Wales' Recruitment Site for details of our vacancies. You can also find out more about us, our employment policy and terms and conditions
Please note that we do not accept CV applications.
Careers Wales is funded by the Welsh Government. We provide free and impartial careers information and support for anyone making education or employment decisions. We also provide a range of free services for employers in Wales.
In partnership with Business in the Community, Careers Wales delivers Business Class. This programme creates effective, mutually beneficial partnerships between businesses and schools, supporting young people to achieve success at school and beyond and helping businesses to get the skills they need for the future. It also enables businesses to demonstrate their commitment to their local community and enhance their reputation as a responsible business.
We also provide a number of other opportunities for businesses to link with local educational establishments. Why? Because working with schools and colleges can help organisations strengthen their existing skill-base, and attract, develop and retain motivated employees.
