Careers Hub Leader (West)

LEEDS CITY COUNCIL; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local GOV.

31 days annual leave + bank holidays

SmartTech technology scheme

Place Plus discounts platform

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Online GP via Corporate Paid Health

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free on-site parking

Mental Health First Aiders

Job summary

Place Partnership seeks a strategic Careers Hub Lead to oversee CEIAG across the West Hub, driving quality and compliance with Gatsby Benchmarks. You will work with senior leaders and external partners to raise aspirations and improve student outcomes.

The role focuses on partnership development, reporting to governors, and creating opportunities for students to engage with the world of work while ensuring statutory requirements are met.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Gatsby Benchmarks and CEIAG frameworks and how to apply them to outcomes for young people.
• Holding or working towards a Level 6 qualification in Careers Guidance.
• Able to use data and performance measures to evaluate impact and drive improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and champion a high-quality CEIAG programme across West Hub academies.
• Monitor, evaluate, benchmark and report on careers provision to stakeholders including Ofsted.
• Build and sustain partnerships with employers, FE/HE providers and external agencies.
• Collaborate with parents and carers to support informed decisions about education and future career paths.

Skills

Gatsby Benchmarks knowledge

CEIAG frameworks

Data-driven evaluation

Communication & partnerships

Aspiration raising

Education

Level 6 Careers Guidance qualification

Job description

Job title and organisation: Careers Hub Lead (West) - Place Partnership

Salary: Band I, £38,316 to £40,879 per annum (actual salary)

Hours: Full time, Term time only + 20 days

Contract: Permanent

Location: Across the West Hub

Closing Date and Time: Friday 2nd October 2026 at 9am

Place Partnership is seeking to appoint an ambitious, highly motivated and strategic Careers Hub Lead, to lead, develop and champion an exceptional careers education programme across our secondary academies in the West Hub (Wakefield). The role offers an exciting opportunity to oversee the planning and implementation of a progressive, high-quality careers programme that supports young people and equips them with the knowledge, skills and experiences they need to succeed.

The successful candidate will have overall responsibility for the coordination and delivery of the Trust's Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) programme across the West Hub's secondary academies. They will ensure the programme fully complies with statutory requirements, while driving continuous improvement towards achieving all eight Gatsby Benchmarks. Working closely with senior leaders, governors, and external partners, The Careers Hub Leader will monitor, evaluate, and enhance the effectiveness of the careers provision, through the use of benchmarking tools, performance data, and quality assurance processes, providing clear and impactful reporting to stakeholders including Ofsted.

A central aspect of the role will involve building and sustaining strong partnerships with employers, further and higher education providers, training organisations and external agencies. The postholder will represent the Trust within professional networks and create meaningful opportunities for students to engage with the world of work. They will also work closely with parents and carers to support young people in making well-informed decisions about their future pathways, fostering a collaborative approach that raises aspirations and promotes positive destinations for all students.

The role is based in the West Hub, with the central office and academies based in Wakefield.

About You

• Knowledgeable about the Gatsby Benchmarks and wider Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) frameworks, with the ability to apply them effectively to support positive outcomes for young people.


• Holding, or working towards, a Level 6 qualification in Careers Guidance.


• Confident in using data and performance measures to evaluate impact, identify areas for improvement and drive continuous development.


• Able to demonstrate excellent communication, organisational and partnership-building skills.


• Passionate about improving life chances, raising aspirations, and supporting young people from all backgrounds to achieve their full potential.


• Committed to empowering young people to make informed decisions about their education, training and future career pathways.

About Place Partnership

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking and ambitious organisation, driven by a genuine passion for the wellbeing, care, and education of young people.

Place Partnership was formed in September 2026 following the voluntary merger of two strong and successful Trusts in South and West Yorkshire: Maltby Learning Trust, established in 2014, and Accord Multi Academy Trust, founded in 2016. At the heart of Place Partnership is a commitment to building a culture where people feel valued, take pride in their place, and hold high expectations because everyone matters. At Place Partnership we are dedicated to providing high-quality education which ensures that every child is given the opportunity to achieve their full potential.

We invest in our people through extensive professional learning and development opportunities, and we recognise that our people are our greatest strength. As such, we offer a comprehensive suite of benefits as part of our commitment to wellbeing and professional growth. Here are a few examples of employee benefits that focus on our employees Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing:

• Membership to either the Teachers' Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme


• 31 days annual leave per annum plus bank holidays, increasing to 33 days plus bank holidays after 5 years' service


• Technology scheme via SmartTech*


• Access to an extensive discounts platform via 'Place Plus'


• Access to an industry leading Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)


• 24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner through Corporate Paid Healthcare Cash Plans


• Access to health and wellbeing services, with the ability to claim money back for essential healthcare such as prescriptions, optical and dental care through Corporate Paid Healthcare Cash Plans.


• Cycle to Work Scheme*


• Free, on-site parking at every site


• Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings

*restrictions apply

For full details of our employee benefit package, please see our recruitment pack.

Further Information

Visits are warmly welcomed and can be arranged. For further details regarding this opportunity, for an informal discussion regarding the role or to arrange a visit, please do not hesitate to contact [e-mail].

Closing Date: Friday 02 October at 9.00am

Interviews are expected to take place: week commencing 05 October 2026

Place Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and checks of the relevant barred list / prohibition lists.

Place Partnership is committed to providing a culture of inclusion, respect and equity of opportunity that attracts, supports, and retains high quality colleagues from all backgrounds and across all job roles.

Candidates will always be shortlisted based on the content of application against the job description and essential criteria without access to the personal details information.

Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Place Partnership reserves the right to interview sooner than the specified dates above. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.