Premium Outplacement Services at Accessible Prices

At Coach 1st, we know redundancy and organisational change can be difficult. 

Our outplacement programmes provide practical, compassionate support that helps employees move forward quickly and protects your organisation’s reputation.

Unlike large providers with high fees and standardised packages, we deliver tailored coaching, proven tools, and measurable results– all at a fraction of traditional costs.

What Makes Us Different

Proven Outcomes

• 94% of clients report increased knowledge, confidence, and clarity
• 87% secure interviews after our CV programmes
• 92% achieve job offers within 13 weeks

Expert-Led Programmes

• 35+ years of senior leadership in the global staffing industry
• First-hand understanding of both hiring and career transition
• Specialist support for late-career professionals (50+)
• Expert international outplacement experience 

Value & Transparency

• Prices start from just £275 per person
• No hidden extras – everything included
• Direct, senior-level coaching rather than junior consultants
• Flexible programmes designed around need

Outplacement Packages

General Staff – £275 per person

• 4 hours one-to-one coaching
• 6 months’ portal access
• Tailored workshops
• Ongoing follow-up support

Non-Management – £495 per person

• 8 hours coaching
• 6 months’ portal access
• Workshops and tailored resources
• Accountability support
• Includes all General Staff benefits

Management & Senior Staff – £800 per person

• 12 hours coaching over 6 months
• Executive-level career strategy & branding
• Networking guidance & interview mastery
• 6 months’ portal access
• Progress reviews and extended support

Our 360° Approach

1. Assessment – career review, skills audit, market mapping
2. Branding – CV, LinkedIn, personal marketing materials
3. Placement – job leads, networking, coaching, applications
4. Landing – negotiation support, onboarding, 90-day check-ins

Success Stories

Stuart's guidance and support have been nothing short of transformative during a challenging period in my career. Before meeting him, I struggled with a lack of confidence and felt uncertain about where to focus my efforts. Stuart’s remarkable ability to truly understand my situation, draw from his past experiences, and offer tailored insights gave me the reassurance I needed to move forward. His expertise was particularly invaluable as I navigated insecurities and uncertainties around my next career step. Having someone I could trust to confide in and seek thoughtful, constructive advice from has made all the difference. I’m incredibly grateful for his unwavering support.

Todd H 

I highly recommend Stuart Blake as a career coach whose expertise and guidance were instrumental in navigating a career transition with confidence.
What sets him apart is his ability to combine his over 30 years of experience with deep insights about how to approach job searches in the current climate.
His suggestions about identifying common grounds, establishing a connection, leveraging different networking techniques and working the hidden job market really helped identify opportunities in a contracting market.
In his sessions, Stuart helped me articulate my value proposition and led to successful interviews and conversations.
Beyond the tactical support, Stuart provided much needed encouragement and a good sounding board, I needed during challenging moments.
Akshay B

Working with Stuart has been transformative for both my career and personal life. When I first reached out, I was feeling stuck and uncertain about my path forward. What I needed most was clarity and a confident approach to tackle the challenges I was facing, along with structured support.
From our very first session, it was clear that Stuart truly understands how to help people find their way forward. He offered different approaches tailored specifically to my situation, which made all the difference. His flexible style meant we could adapt our sessions based on what I needed most at any given time.
What struck me most was his healing way of dealing with deep-rooted issues. Rather than just surface-level career advice, he helped me work through underlying blocks that were holding me back professionally and personally. This holistic approach felt genuinely supportive and nurturing.
I genuinely looked forward to and enjoyed our time together.
Stuart is incredibly engaged throughout every conversation – you can feel his genuine investment in your success. His love for his profession shines through in everything he does, and his extensive experience across so many different areas means he can draw from a rich toolkit to help with whatever challenges arise.
Thanks to our work together, I now have a clear direction and the confidence to pursue it. I can't recommend Stuart highly enough to anyone looking for meaningful support in their career and life journey. 

Robert W.