Careers Project Manager

Nescot; Epsom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A college in England seeks a Careers Advisor to lead management of careers advice and employability projects. Responsibilities include planning project activities and developing the college's careers strategy. The ideal candidate will have proven management experience and a Level 6 Careers Guidance qualification. Benefits include discounted gym access, free parking, and opportunities for online qualifications. Applications are welcomed from all backgrounds to support an inclusive culture.

Benefits

Discounted on-site gym

Free online qualifications

Free parking on-site

Eye care voucher

Blue Light Discount

Qualifications

• Proven management experience in careers advice or related projects.
• Experience working with employers, schools, and stakeholders.
• Ability to secure work experience opportunities across various sectors.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and monitor project activities.
• Develop the college's careers strategy in collaboration with admissions.

Skills

Management experience in careers advice

Working with employers and stakeholders

Developing work experience opportunities

Level 6 Careers Guidance qualification

Job description

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Full time (0.8 part time considered) / Fixed term until 12/12/26

What we are looking for:

• Proven management experience in careers advice, employability, or related projects
• Experience of working with employers, schools, and other key stakeholders.
• Ability to develop and secure work experience opportunities with employer sponsors across a range of sectors, including Construction, Digital & IT, Early Years Care, Hair & Beauty, Health Care and Hospitality
• Qualified careers advisor e.g. Level 6 Careers Guidance qualification or equivalent experience of working to the Gatsby Benchmarks

Duties/responsibilities:

• Responsible for the planning, delivery, and monitoring of all project activities, ensuring that key milestones are achieved and relevant data is collated for reporting to the College Leadership Team (CLT)
• Play a key role in the on-going development of the college's careers strategy, working closely with the Head of Admissions and Admissions team to support the effective delivery of the service in accordance with legislation and best practice.

Benefits:

• A discounted on-site gym, sports hall, fitness class, Starbucks, osteopathy and day nursery
• 5-minute walk from Ewell East Station
• Blue Light Discount
• Free online qualifications
• Free parking on-site
• Eye care voucher

Nescot is graded 'Good' by Ofsted following its latest inspection in January 2023. Inspectors rated the College as Good in all 8 aspects. The report recognises that students "enjoy their courses and are motivated to succeed", and benefit from "highly supportive relationships" with staff. Safeguarding arrangements are "effective" with regular training for staff, and leaders have in place "an effective policy for safer recruitment."

At Nescot, we're proud of our inclusive culture and we welcome all applications.

This college is a smoke-free campus-smoking and vaping are not permitted anywhere on campus.

This role is employed through Nescot Enterprises Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Nescot which operates different terms and conditions.

Closing date 1st February 2026

Interviews will be held week commencing 9th February 2026

(we reserve the right to close the advert earlier)