Careers and Enterprise Leader

RNN Group; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Rotherham seeks a Careers and Enterprise Leader to oversee independent careers education and guidance. The successful candidate will manage Careers Advisors, develop effective strategies for student guidance, and ensure that the organization meets the Gatsby Benchmarks. Competitive benefits include extensive leave, health schemes, and flexible working hours.

Benefits

Access to local government pensions scheme

Up to 44 days annual leave

Access to gyms and restaurants

Staff health & wellbeing schemes

Flexible working hours

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working with learners aged 14-16, 16-18, and 19+ including those with special needs.
• Significant professional experience in a similar role.
• Supporting the undertaking of Level 6 careers guidance qualification.

Responsibilities

• Lead the provision of unbiased careers guidance.
• Manage Careers Advisors across the Group.
• Ensure curriculum areas meet Gatsby Benchmarks.

Skills

Experience with student guidance

Developing and implementing CEIAG strategies

Knowledge of qualifications within Further Education

Education

Degree-level qualification in careers guidance or equivalent

Job description

In a rapidly evolving world, exceptional careers guidance is more critical than ever. As our Careers and Enterprise Leader, you'll be at the heart of ensuring our learners and their families receive the unbiased information, advice, and guidance (IAG) they need to navigate complex career pathways and make informed decisions about their future. This role involves preparing individuals for emerging opportunities and challenges, helping them overcome barriers, raise aspirations, and capitalize on the dynamic labour market.

You'll lead with enthusiasm and passion to ensure the RNN Group provides independent careers education and guidance (CEIAG) that equips learners with the skills and knowledge to adapt, innovate, and succeed. This includes driving our commitment to meeting and exceeding the Gatsby Benchmarks, which are fundamental to delivering world-class careers provision.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Experience with student guidance, working with learners aged 14-16, 16-18, 19+ including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, Looked After Children, and Education Health and Care Plans.
2. Developing and implementing successful CEIAG strategies and operational plans in a post-16 setting.
3. Holding a degree-level qualification or equivalent professional qualification in careers guidance (e.g., Level 6 Diploma in Career Guidance and Development) OR significant professional experience in a similar role.
4. Supporting the undertaking of Level 6 careers guidance qualification through RNN Group.

Knowledge of qualifications within Further Education and progression routes is desirable.

The role involves line managing Careers Advisors across the Group, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and working across multiple colleges to ensure curriculum areas meet the Gatsby Benchmarks, highlighting good practice and supporting areas needing improvement.

Our benefits include:

• Access to local government pensions scheme
• Up to 44 days annual leave including Christmas closure
• Access to gyms, restaurants, salons
• Staff health & wellbeing schemes including Occupational Health
• Flexible working hours
• Parking at all sites
• Career development opportunities, including funding for teacher training and apprenticeships
• Grants for new FE teachers in STEM subjects (conditions apply)

About RNN Group:

We aim to be an 'outstanding' education provider, committed to our values of Inclusion, Integrity, Delivery, and One Team. Recognized as 'Good' by OFSTED, we celebrate diversity and are committed to FREDIE principles. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are part of the Disability Confidence Scheme. We are also part of the South Yorkshire Institute of Technology (SYIoT).

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All new employees will undergo DBS and other checks in line with safeguarding policies. Candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK.