[Hiring] Job Readiness Trainer @StartSteps Digital Education GmbH

Role Description

StartSteps offers intensive bootcamps to equip aspiring professionals with skills and knowledge to transition into a new technical career. As part of these bootcamp programs, the learners are required to participate in a series of Job Readiness sessions intended to prepare them for a career in the German job market and support them in their job search.

We are about to launch a new SAP training program focused on Procurement and Sales and are currently in search of a part-time Trainer, a crucial role focused on the delivery and teaching of this Job Readiness series. This role will deliver a Job Readiness Series of sessions in English for international talent entering the German market. The series will be delivered to cohorts of mid-career professionals.

We have multiple cohorts planned for the 2027 calendar year, so this role could be responsible for delivering multiple series of sessions concurrently, up to roughly 20 hours per week. Trainings occur one to two days per week Monday-Friday from 9am-6pm.

Tasks

• Manage multiple course curriculums, in total delivering 1-2 full-day training sessions per week.
• Teach courses on employability topics, including:
  • CVs for Germany
  • Interviews
  • Job searching
  • Using LinkedIn
• Teach soft skills topics including:
  • Conflict management
  • Problem solving
  • Teamwork
  • Communication
  • Workplace culture
• Focus advice on German hiring norms.
• Give structured feedback to students and set short challenges.
• Prepare a short weekly outcomes update.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in Germany in HR/recruiting, coaching or hiring partnerships.
• Proven facilitation skills in a field related to job readiness or employability.
• Strong portfolio of relevant training materials or guides.
• Fluent in English as well as strong German skills.
• Reliable setup for live session delivery.
• Available starting from January 2027.

Success

• Learners leave with German-ready CV and stronger LinkedIn profile.
• Learners feel confident and prepared for future interviews.
• Learners are able to consistently pass “soft skills” interviews during their job search.
• Quality sessions and materials provided to the learners.

Benefits

• Dynamic and inclusive work environment.
• Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
• This opportunity supports diverse groups of individuals in preparing for a career transition.
• It directly contributes to creating a more diverse and inclusive tech landscape.

Company Description

We are a certified job market and education service provider, specializing in guiding career changers in Germany towards the digital skills and jobs of the future.

Collaborating with over 45 of the top Tech Training Providers in Germany, and a variety of some of the largest tech companies, we pride ourselves on being a nexus for skill development and employment opportunities in the tech industry.

Visit our website to explore training programs with leading tech companies such as Zalando, SumUp, ServiceNow, and SAP.