Careers Leader

Wirral Metropolitan College; Wirral; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Wirral is seeking a Careers Leader to manage the Careers Education strategy. This full-time role requires a Level 7 Careers Leader qualification and experience in delivering effective career strategies. The successful candidate will work with diverse teams to ensure that all learners have access to a comprehensive careers advice program. Benefits include generous annual leave and commitment to professional development.

Benefits

Outstanding facilities

Enhanced annual leave entitlement

Flexible approach to work

Pension employer contribution rates at 20.8%

Free car parking (subject to availability)

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in designing and delivering effective careers strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement the College's Careers Education strategy.
• Deliver a structured, age-appropriate and personalized careers programme.

Skills

Experience in designing careers strategies

Leadership skills

Excellent communication

Education

Level 7 Careers Leader qualification

Level 6 qualification in Careers Guidance

Level 2 English and maths

Job description

Careers Leader

We are seeking a Careers Leader to join our Careers Team.

This is a full‑time role (35 hours per week) with a salary range of £34,309-£37,487 per annum.

Why Join Us?

At Wirral Metropolitan College our purpose is to provide inclusive, highest‑quality education and training opportunities to meet the aspirations of students and the need of the local community.

To achieve our purpose, we live our values: We are Ambitious, We are Resilient, We are Inclusive, We are Empowering, We are Accountable.

About the Role

The Careers Leader will take operational responsibility for leading and implementing the College's Careers Education strategy. You will ensure an engaging and comprehensive careers information, advice, and guidance programme is embedded across the College, aligned with learners' interests and aspirations.

Working collaboratively with Heads of Department, curriculum teams and external partners, you will deliver a structured, age‑appropriate and personalised careers programme that supports all learners and apprentices – including those who are disadvantaged or have SEND or high needs – to make informed decisions about their future pathways.

Skills and Qualifications Required

• Level 7 Careers Leader qualification (or willingness to work towards it)
• Level 6 qualification in Careers Guidance
• Level 2 English and maths
• Demonstrable experience in designing and delivering effective careers strategies

Benefits

• Outstanding facilities in state‑of‑the‑art environments
• Enhanced annual leave entitlement
• Enhanced family‑friendly policies and leave
• DBS checks completed and paid for by the employer
• Company is committed to CPD
• Flexible approach to work
• Pension employer contribution rates currently at 20.8%
• Access to free car parking (subject to availability)

If you feel you have the necessary skills and qualifications, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your up‑to‑date CV.

Wirral Metropolitan College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants who are offered employment will be subject to a record check from the Disclosure and Barring Services before the appointment is confirmed.

It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Wirral Metropolitan College is actively committed to maintaining an environment which promotes and embeds equality, diversity and inclusion as a core value and welcome applications from all sections of the community. The College ensures the principles of the Equality Act 2010 are adhered to and all job applicants and employees are treated equitably and fairly.