Careers Team Leader

Location: Richmond

Hours: 4 Days Per Week (28.8 Hours)

Salary: £27,902 - £32,155 per annum

The Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Careers Team Leader to join a busy Further Education College in Richmond. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with a passion for careers education, guidance and student progression to lead the Careers Team in delivering high-quality careers information, advice and guidance (IAG) services to learners.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting students to achieve positive progression outcomes, whilst ensuring the college meets Gatsby Benchmarks, Ofsted expectations and statutory careers guidance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the Careers Team.
• Deliver and oversee high-quality careers information, advice and guidance (IAG) services to students.
• Support learners with progression routes into higher education, apprenticeships, employment and further training.
• Ensure the college's careers provision aligns with Gatsby Benchmarks and current careers guidance standards.
• Develop and maintain relationships with employers, universities, apprenticeship providers and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate careers events, workshops, careers fairs and employer engagement activities.
• Monitor student destinations and progression outcomes, producing reports and recommendations where required.
• Support curriculum departments in embedding careers education throughout programmes of study.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with funding and audit requirements.
• Prepare for and contribute to Ofsted inspections, ensuring careers provision evidences outstanding practice.
• Manage, support and develop members of the Careers Team through regular supervision and performance management.
• Promote equality, diversity and inclusion across all careers activities and services.

Qualifications & Experience Required

• Level 4 Qualification in Careers Information, Advice and Guidance (CIAG), Careers Guidance, or equivalent.
• Previous experience working within a Further Education College, training provider or educational setting.
• Experience leading or supervising a team.
• Strong understanding of Ofsted requirements and inspection frameworks relating to student outcomes, personal development and careers education.
• Knowledge of the Gatsby Benchmarks and careers education best practice.
• Experience of employer engagement and building external partnerships.
• Excellent communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to analyse data and produce reports relating to student progression and destinations.
• Strong commitment to supporting learners from diverse backgrounds to achieve positive outcomes.

Why Work With Us?

• Exclusive access to roles in leading FE Colleges and Training Providers.
• 1:1 support from a Specialist Education Consultant, including CV advice and interview preparation.
• Health Cash Plan & REED Discount Club.
• Statutory Sick Pay, Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay.
• Access to REED Learning & Development Programmes.
• Eye Test and Spectacle Vouchers.
• Dedicated ongoing support throughout your assignment.

If you have a Level 4 Careers Guidance qualification, strong knowledge of Ofsted requirements and experience leading careers services within education, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!