We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Careers Leader to lead and develop our college-wide careers education, information, advice, and guidance (CEIAG) provision. This is a pivotal role in ensuring our students are well-prepared for their next steps—whether that’s further education, training, apprenticeships, or employment.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the strategic development and implementation of the college’s careers programme in line with the Gatsby Benchmarks and national guidance in partnership with key curriculum managers and staff.
Lead on all Quality Assurance kite marks including Matrix and Ofsted.
Coordinate and deliver high-quality careers education and guidance across all departments/campuses.
Build and maintain strong partnerships with employers, universities, and external agencies to enhance student opportunities.
Provide line management support to all careers staff working within Student Services and be responsible for ensuring adequate staffing within the teams, i.e. recruitment and selection as required.
To work in partnership with internal colleagues to ensure the delivery of high quality IAG to individuals and groups, representing the college at careers events and on local, regional and national forums.
Monitor and evaluate the impact of careers provision and report on outcomes to senior leadership to drive continuous development.
Support wider staff training and development in careers-related areas.
You will need to have the following:
A recognised qualification in careers guidance (e.g. Level 6 Diploma in Career Guidance and Development/Information, Advice and Guidance) is essential. If you do not currently have this qualification, then you must be able to demonstrate your ability to gain it within a reasonable time frame.
Level 2 minimum in Maths and English or the equivalent e.g. GCSE grade C or above, GCSE grade 4 or above)
Proven experience in a career’s leadership or advisory role, ideally within an educational setting.
Strong understanding of the Gatsby Benchmarks, labour market information, pre-entry, post-16/18 and 19+ pathways.
Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills and the confidence and ability to present and train a wide variety of audiences.
A proactive, student-centred approach with a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
Closing Date: 20th July 2025
Interview Date: Week Commencing 4 August 2025
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure that is considered satisfactory by the College. If you are appointed you must reimburse the College of the cost of a Disclosure and Barring Service check (previously Criminal Records Bureau). The cost will automatically be deducted from your first salary payment. You are also required to subscribe to and pay for the on line DBS Update Service.