Careers Support Officer

Wollborg Michelson Personnel Service Inc; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Waverley Education Foundation in Birmingham is seeking a Careers Support Officer to provide administrative support for the college’s CEIAG programme, helping meet statutory guidance, Gatsby Benchmarks and provider access requirements.

You will arrange careers activities, keep accurate records and ensure every pupil has the guidance and encounters they are entitled to, under term-time hours with two weeks additional work.

Qualifications

• All applicants must be able to communicate effectively with pupils, teachers and external agencies as required.
• Relevant qualifications and A* - C GCSE in English or equivalent.
• Ability to speak fluent spoken English (essential) – this post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016).
• Must meet the person specification and be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient administrative support for the college’s CEIAG programme, helping the college meet the DfE statutory careers guidance (updated for September 2026), the Gatsby Benchmarks and the provider access legislation.
• Keep accurate records, arrange careers activities and work experience, and help make sure every student has the encounters and guidance they are entitled to.

Skills

Communication

English proficiency

Education

GCSE English A*-C or equivalent

Job description

Start Date: ASAP

Careers Support Officer

Waverley Education Foundation (WEF) is a Multi Academy Trust, which operates both Waverley School and Waverley Studio College. WEF has over 1900 pupils on roll across the trust. It develops, brokers and delivers a range of services which support learning and leadership & management and improve outcomes for children and young people.

Waverley Studio College opened in September 2013 and caters for students at key stages 4 and 5. With up to 75 students in each cohort the college has provision for up to 300 students.

Our core values of Humanity, Equality, Aspiration and Respect support our vision to create a learning community where we work together to achieve excellence in everything we do.

“Pupils have a strong understanding of diversity, respect and tolerance, including for different family lifestyles” – Ofsted 2021

Location: 470 Belchers Lane, Bordesley Green, Birmingham B9 5SX

Contract: Term time + Two weeks

Salary Grade 3

Salary: £28,153 - £34,811 Pro rata (Approx. actual £25,954)

Job Responsibilities

• Provide efficient administrative support for the college’s careers education, information, advice and guidance (CEIAG) programme, helping the college meet the DfE statutory careers guidance (updated for September 2026), the Gatsby Benchmarks and the provider access legislation.
• Keep accurate records, arrange careers activities and work experience, and help make sure every student has the encounters and guidance they are entitled to.

Qualifications & Requirements

• All applicants must be able to communicate effectively with pupils, teachers and external agencies as required.
• Relevant qualifications and A* - C GCSE in English or equivalent.
• Ability to speak fluent spoken English (essential) – this post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016).
• Must meet the person specification and be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

EEO Statement

We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity or religion.

Closing Date

Closing date: 20 October 2026 at 10.00am

Waverley Education Foundation is committed to the protection and safety of its students.

Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online checks in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’