Careers Development Team Leader

Stanmore College; City Of London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanmore College is seeking an experienced Careers Development Team Leader to lead and shape our CEIAG programme. You will coordinate the Careers & Employability offering, line-manage the Careers Adviser, and collaborate with curriculum and support teams to embed high-quality careers provision across the student journey.

You will drive Gatsby Benchmarks, Matrix Standard alignment and Ofsted expectations, while coordinating UCAS/destination tracking and employer/university engagement to improve

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the delivery of high-quality Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) across the College.
• Oversee the Careers & Employability programme and line manage the Careers Adviser.
• Collaborate with curriculum, pastoral and support teams to embed careers provision across the student experience.
• Lead on Gatsby Benchmarks, Matrix and Ofsted requirements; coordinate UCAS and destination tracking.
• Monitor student participation and outcomes; use data to drive continuous improvement.
• Build and maintain relationships with employers, universities and training providers; organise careers events and progression activities.

Job description

Effective careers education, information, advice and guidance plays a vital role in helping students understand their options, make informed decisions and progress successfully into further learning, Higher Education, apprenticeships and employment.

• At Stanmore College, we are committed to ensuring that all learners have access to impartial, high-quality careers support that reflects their individual needs, aspirations and circumstances.
• We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Careers Development Team Leader to join our Student Services team and lead the coordination and development of the College's Careers & Employability programme. You will play a key role in ensuring that careers provision is ambitious, inclusive and responsive to the needs of our students, while supporting the College to meet the Gatsby Benchmarks, Matrix Standard requirements and relevant Ofsted expectations.

Join Us at an Exciting Time

• Stanmore College is entering a transformative period, supported by a £60 million redevelopment investment that will create a modern, sustainable campus for learners, staff and the wider community.
• Alongside this investment in our facilities, we are committed to ensuring our students have the knowledge, skills and confidence to succeed beyond college. Our focus is not only on what students achieve while they are at College, but also on what they go on to do afterwards.
• As Careers Development Team Leader, you will have an important role in shaping and delivering a careers programme that connects students with employers, universities, apprenticeship providers and other progression opportunities.

The Role

• Reporting to the Head of Student Services, you will lead and coordinate the delivery of high-quality Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) across the College. You will oversee the Careers & Employability programme, line manage the Careers Adviser and work closely with curriculum, pastoral and support teams to ensure careers provision is effectively embedded across the student experience.
• You will lead on the Gatsby Benchmarks, Matrix and relevant Ofsted requirements, coordinate UCAS and destination tracking, monitor student participation and outcomes, and use data and feedback to drive continuous improvement. You will also develop strong relationships with employers, universities and training providers, coordinate careers events and progression activities, and ensure students have access to up-to-date information, guidance and opportunities across Higher Education, apprenticeships, employment and further learning.

What We Offer

• This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-looking Student Services team at an exciting time in the development of Stanmore College.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Lead and develop a comprehensive Careers & Employability programme.
• Make a meaningful contribution to student progression and outcomes.
• Work with a diverse range of students, employers, universities and training providers.
• Shape careers provision in line with the Gatsby Benchmarks and the College's RISE Personal Development programme.