Careers & Employer Engagement Coordinator

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

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