Careers Coordinator (AWDO-P15396) in Hedge End)

AWD online; Hedge End; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentor induction

Professional development

Career progression

Cycle-to-Work scheme

Job summary

AWD online in Hedge End, near Southampton, is seeking a dedicated Careers Coordinator to lead the operational delivery of a progressive careers programme aligned with Gatsby Benchmarks. You will build partnerships with senior leaders, employers, alumni and education providers to run major events and oversee workplace learning.

The role also covers administration, destination and engagement data, communications and online content, with a focus on inclusion, safeguarding and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Strong organisation and administration skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple activities and keep accurate records.
• Confident communication and stakeholder relationship skills across students, parents, colleagues, employers and external partners.
• Ability to plan and coordinate events, schedules and operational activity.
• Ability to manage, interpret and report on student destination, engagement and feedback data.

Responsibilities

• Careers Programme Delivery: Design, implement and evaluate a progressive careers programme aligned with statutory guidance and Gatsby Benchmarks
• Events and Employer Engagement: Plan and deliver careers fairs, practice interviews and other activities, building strong relationships with employers, alumni and community partners
• Work Experience and Safety: Oversee workplace learning placements, health and safety vetting, specialist assessments and communication with employers, students and parents
• Independent Guidance Coordination: Schedule external impartial careers guidance and maintain accurate tracking of student progression
• Data Analysis and Reporting: Manage destination and engagement data, evaluate impact and provide reports that support strategic improvement and statutory reporting
• Communications and Digital Content: Coordinate careers communications for students and parents and maintain current, engaging online careers content
• Curriculum and Partnership Development: Work with departments, universities and other partners to strengthen careers learning, widening participation and curriculum links
• Compliance and Administration: Oversee careers administration and ensure practice aligns with GDPR, school policy, national guidance, equality and inclusion requirements

Skills

Organisation skills

Administration

Communication

Stakeholder management

Event planning

Job description

Careers Coordinator

Help shape students’ futures through a varied role combining careers programme coordination, events, employer engagement, administration and data. You’ll need strong organisation, communication and stakeholder skills, with a commitment to high-quality, inclusive careers provision.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Careers Officer, Careers Programme Coordinator, Careers Education Officer, Careers Leader, Work Experience Coordinator, Employer Engagement Coordinator, Student Progression Coordinator, Careers Administrator

Successful candidates can expect benefits including a paid personal-event day, professional development, pension scheme, Cycle-to-Work scheme and staff leisure membership.

SALARY: £28,696 per annum FTE (£24,060.49 Actual) + Benefits

LOCATION: Hedge End, Southampton, Hampshire

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS: 37 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 8.00am-4.00pm and Friday 8.00am-3.30pm, term time only (38 weeks)

JOB OVERVIEW

This is a rewarding opportunity to help young people explore pathways and make confident decisions about their futures. The Careers Coordinator will lead the operational delivery of a progressive careers programme aligned with statutory requirements and Gatsby Benchmarks.

Working with senior leaders, employers, alumni, education providers and the wider community, the Careers Coordinator will build partnerships, coordinate major events and oversee workplace learning.

The Careers Coordinator will also manage careers administration, destination and engagement data, communications, online content and evaluation, helping improve provision, inclusion and student outcomes.

DUTIES

• Careers Programme Delivery: Design, implement and evaluate a progressive careers programme aligned with statutory guidance and Gatsby Benchmarks
• Events and Employer Engagement: Plan and deliver careers fairs, practice interviews and other activities, building strong relationships with employers, alumni and community partners
• Work Experience and Safety: Oversee workplace learning placements, health and safety vetting, specialist assessments and communication with employers, students and parents
• Independent Guidance Coordination: Schedule external impartial careers guidance and maintain accurate tracking of student progression
• Data Analysis and Reporting: Manage destination and engagement data, evaluate impact and provide reports that support strategic improvement and statutory reporting
• Communications and Digital Content: Coordinate careers communications for students and parents and maintain current, engaging online careers content
• Curriculum and Partnership Development: Work with departments, universities and other partners to strengthen careers learning, widening participation and curriculum links
• Compliance and Administration: Oversee careers administration and ensure practice aligns with GDPR, school policy, national guidance, equality and inclusion requirements

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Strong organisation and administration skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple activities and keep accurate records
• Confident communication and stakeholder relationship skills across students, parents, colleagues, employers and external partners
• Ability to plan and coordinate events, schedules and operational activity
• Ability to manage, interpret and report on student destination, engagement and feedback data
• Knowledge of, or ability to maintain current knowledge of, careers legislation, Gatsby Benchmarks, Labour Market Information, apprenticeships and technical qualifications
• Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, equality of opportunity, GDPR and health and safety

BENEFITS

• Comprehensive induction with a dedicated mentor
• Continuous professional learning, development and improvement
• Opportunity to contribute to raising standards for students
• Supportive team environment where staff are valued
• High-quality continuing professional development
• Opportunities for career progression
• One fully paid day off per academic year to support a personal event
• Extended October half term currently being evaluated
• Extensive department resources and facilities
• Cycle-to-Work scheme through salary sacrifice
• Staff membership rates at a modern leisure centre
• Enrolment in a major public sector pension scheme

This role requires a DBS Check

JOB REF: AWDO-P15396