Careers Coordinator

Kingston College; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Subsidised sports facilities

Professional development and training

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Kingston College is seeking an experienced Careers Coordinator to lead and coordinate the delivery of our Careers Information, Advice and Guidance service.

Working within Student Services, you'll oversee the day-to-day delivery of careers provision and provide impartial advice and guidance to students across all levels, supporting progression into Higher Education, apprenticeships, employment and further study.

Qualifications

• Significant experience delivering Careers Information, Advice and Guidance within a large college or similar environment.
• Strong knowledge of Gatsby Benchmarks and progression planning.
• Experience line-managing staff and coordinating a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate careers activity across the College.
• Line manage the Careers Advisers based at Kingston College.
• Oversee the College's UCAS service and HE progression support.
• Support learners to progress into higher education, apprenticeships, employment and further study.
• Monitor and evaluate careers activity and use data to drive service improvements.

Skills

Careers Information, Guidance & Advice

Line management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Education

Level 6 IAG qualification

Job description

This role is offered on a 12-month fixed-term contract from 4th January 2027. There is an expectation that the post will be reviewed and extended during the contract period, however subject to confirmation and approval.

3 days per week over 40 weeks per year (0.5) (Term time only)

This post is offered on a job-share term-time basis and the postholder will work collaboratively with the other job-share partner to ensure effective continuity of service and achievement of all role responsibilities.

Kingston College is seeking an experienced Careers Coordinator to lead and coordinate the delivery of our Careers Information, Advice and Guidance service. Working within Student Services, you'll oversee the day-to-day delivery of careers provision and provide impartial advice and guidance to students across all levels, supporting progression into Higher Education, apprenticeships, employment and further study.

You'll lead and coordinate careers activity across the College, line manage the Careers Advisers based at Kingston College and work closely with tutors, Heads of School and Student Services colleagues to ensure learners have access to a progressive and inclusive careers programme. You'll also lead the College's UCAS service and support students with Higher Education progression and student finance.

A key focus will be supporting the College to meet the Gatsby Benchmarks and relevant professional standards. You'll monitor and evaluate careers activity, maintain accurate records and use performance information and learner outcomes to continually improve the service.

We're looking for someone with substantial Careers Information, Advice and Guidance experience within a large college or similar environment. You'll hold a Level 6 IAG qualification and have a strong understanding of the Gatsby Benchmarks, along with previous experience of line managing staff.

An excellent communicator and collaborative team player, you'll be highly organised, confident working with students and a wide range of internal and external customers, and comfortable managing competing priorities.

Please note, you must be available to assist in enrolment procedures, which may require additional hours including evenings and weekends, from mid August.

Closing date for the return of completed applications is 27th November 2026

The benefits package includes generous annual leave. There is an excellent pension scheme that receives a significant financial contribution from the employer (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme), subsidised sports facilities and professional development and training plus a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme. The benefits package will be pro-rated for part time staff.

South Thames Colleges Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

As outlined in the Public Sector Equality Duty of the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

As part of our due diligence checks on prospective employees, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

The South Thames Colleges Group is made up of Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College and South Thames College, which merged on 1 August 2017. South Thames Colleges Group is one of London's largest providers of post-16 education and training and is an ongoing and significant contributor to its local communities. We aim to put students' success at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking for hard-working and collaborative people who can join our team and help challenge our students to progress and achieve