Career Progression Lead — Empower Students to Succeed

Barking & Dagenham College; Romford; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Holiday & pension

CPD & industry links

Free parking & travel support

Learner-focused team

Job summary

Barking & Dagenham College is seeking a Careers Progression Team Leader to lead the College's CEIAG services within the Student Welfare & Support Directorate. The role is full-time (36 hours per week) and permanent, with a salary of £39,319 to £41,521 per annum inclusive of London Weighting.

Reporting to the Director of Student Welfare & Support, you will coordinate careers guidance delivery, support vulnerable learners, build employer links and ensure compliance with Gatsby Benchmarks and

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 6 Diploma in Careers Guidance & Development
• English and Maths qualifications at Level 2 or above
• Experience delivering careers guidance/IAG in an education or similar environment
• Experience coordinating or supporting a careers, employability or progression service
• Experience working with employers, higher education providers and external stakeholders
• Knowledge and understanding of CEIAG frameworks, Gatsby Benchmarks and statutory guidance
• Strong communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and respond effectively to changing operational demands
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion
• Experience of supporting young people from diverse backgrounds to achieve positive progression outcomes

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the day-to-day delivery of the College's careers service, ensuring effective coverage, prioritisation and responsiveness
• Deliver high-quality, impartial one-to-one careers guidance interviews to students across all cohorts
• Support priority groups, including vulnerable learners, SEND students and those at risk of becoming NEET
• Lead and support delivery of the College's CEIAG programme, ensuring alignment with Gatsby Benchmarks and statutory guidance
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with employers, higher education providers and external partners to enhance progression opportunities
• Support and mentor Careers Progression Coaches and Careers Advisors, promoting high standards of professional practice
• Monitor service quality, student destinations and progression outcomes, supporting continuous improvement and compliance requirements
• Coordinate careers fairs, employer engagement activities and progression events to enhance the student experience

Skills

CEIAG knowledge

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Education

Minimum Level 6 Diploma in Careers Guidance & Development

English and Maths Level 2+

Job description

Barking & Dagenham College is seeking a Careers Progression Team Leader to lead the College's CEIAG services within the Student Welfare & Support Directorate. The role is full-time (36 hours per week) and permanent, with a salary of £39,319 to £41,521 per annum inclusive of London Weighting.

Reporting to the Director of Student Welfare & Support, you will coordinate careers guidance delivery, support vulnerable learners, build employer links and ensure compliance with Gatsby Benchmarks and