About this role
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!