Work Experience and Careers Manager
£49,630.00 per annum including London Weighting Allowance
Full Time, Permanent
Who we are
United Colleges Group provides education to over 11,000 learners a year, including 16–18-year-olds, adults, apprentices, and students with high needs, across our five campuses and two colleges; City of Westminster College and College of North West London. The Cockpit Theatre also forms part of the Group.
With an annual turnover of over £50m, we are one of the top 20 largest college groups in the UK. We offer education and training in almost all vocational areas at a variety of levels for a wide range of learners of all ages and starting points.
Our mission is to provide all our learners with the very best knowledge and to break down any barriers to learning. We pride ourselves on enabling our learners to meet their individual needs and aspirations and we deliver a learning experience that is unique, enjoyable and rewarding.
About the Role
Are you passionate about shaping futures and creating opportunities for young people?
We are seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking Work Experience and Careers Manager to lead and develop our careers and work experience provision at United Colleges Group.
This pivotal role will place you at the heart of our mission—ensuring every student leaves us confident, career-ready, and equipped with the skills to thrive in today’s fast-changing world of work.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead a team of Work Experience Coordinators to generate new, high-quality placement opportunities and being the point of contact for employers and organisations whilst learners are on placements.
Manage the planning and delivery of high-quality work experience programmes tailored to diverse student needs.
Liaising with the subject career cluster Assistant Principals and Curriculum Managers, teaching staff, and assessment teams to ensure that careers and work placements provide appropriate opportunities for learners to develop and be assessed in both core employability and technical skills relevant to that industry or vocational sector.
Ensure the college meets and exceeds Gatsby Benchmarks and statutory careers guidance requirements.
Lead and inspire a small team, embedding a culture of innovation and continuous improvement in careers and work experience provision.
Conducting assessments of learner progress whilst on work placements, in line with the College scheme of learning for work experience or relevant unit of their technical qualification.
About You:
Experience in careers education, employer engagement, or work-related learning.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with both students and external partners.
Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver results within deadlines.
A careers qualification (e.g. Level 6 in Careers Guidance) is essential.
How to Apply
If you’re ready to join a Group that has the resources to develop the talents of both students and staff, you can find more information on this role and details on how to apply by visiting our dedicated recruitment microsite.
Please note that we may close the application prior to the listed date should sufficient applicants be received.
The College is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to full-vetting procedures including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services Check.