CIAG Coordinator - Lead Careers & Gatsby Benchmarks

Isle of Wight College; Newport; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days’ annual leave

Local government pension scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free on site gym access

Eye Care Scheme

CPD days & staff development

Wellbeing events

Job summary

Isle of Wight College is seeking a dynamic Careers, Information, Advice and Guidance (CIAG) Coordinator to lead our careers provision and raise the profile of careers across the student journey.

You will coordinate a CIAG team, work with curriculum areas, and drive progress against the Gatsby Benchmarks to ensure high-quality careers education and progression opportunities for all students. Build relationships with employers, universities and partners to connect learners with the world of work.

Qualifications

• Level 2 English and Maths or equivalent required.
• Level 6 qualification in Careers/IAG or willingness to work towards within 2 years supported by the College.
• Coaching, mentoring or relevant leadership qualification.
• Understanding of the Gatsby Benchmarks and careers quality standards.
• Knowledge of careers education and IAG within an education setting.
• Experience of coordinating careers, IAG, progression or related student support.

Responsibilities

• Lead the CIAG team and coordinate careers provision across the College.
• Drive progress against the Gatsby Benchmarks to embed careers education throughout the student journey.
• Develop meaningful relationships with employers, universities and partners to create progression opportunities.
• Use labour market information and destinations data to shape an ambitious careers offer with measurable impact.

Skills

Energetic & proactive

Team coordination

Relationship building with employers

Data-driven improvement

Creative & innovative

Education

Level 2 English & Maths

Level 6 Careers/IAG or progress toward

Coaching/mentoring or leadership qualification

Job description

Isle of Wight College is seeking a dynamic Careers, Information, Advice and Guidance (CIAG) Coordinator to lead our careers provision and raise the profile of careers across the student journey.

You will coordinate a CIAG team, work with curriculum areas, and drive progress against the Gatsby Benchmarks to ensure high-quality careers education and progression opportunities for all students. Build relationships with employers, universities and partners to connect learners with the world of work.