Careers Lead: Build Employability & Partnerships

Acorn Care and Education; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Uxbridge is seeking a full-time Careers Lead to develop and implement a comprehensive careers and employability program for students aged 16–25. Responsibilities include coordinating work experience opportunities, fostering partnerships with employers, and integrating careers learning into the curriculum. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, experience in career development, and a commitment to student welfare. Benefits include a pension scheme, mental health support, and flexible work options.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support services

Flexible Benefits Platform

Discount options

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Critical illness cover

Family Growth Support

Qualifications

• Experience in career development, employability skills, and program coordination.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build partnerships.
• Ability to adapt learning pathways to meet student needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of a careers program across two campuses.
• Coordinate internal and external work experience opportunities.
• Build partnerships with employers and training providers.
• Embed careers learning into the curriculum.

Skills

Enthusiasm for career development

Strong communication skills

Ability to coordinate programs

Experience with stakeholders

Education

Relevant educational background

Job description

An educational institution in Uxbridge is seeking a full-time Careers Lead to develop and implement a comprehensive careers and employability program for students aged 16–25. Responsibilities include coordinating work experience opportunities, fostering partnerships with employers, and integrating careers learning into the curriculum. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, experience in career development, and a commitment to student welfare. Benefits include a pension scheme, mental health support, and flexible work options.