Employability Team Leader

Only FE; Morley; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

8 Bank Holidays

10 college closure days

Pension (WYPF)

Free parking

Flexible working

Training & development

Staff discounts & offers

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Leeds College of Building is seeking an Employability Team Leader to guide and develop a team of Employability Officers. You will oversee planning, coordination and delivery of an impactful employability programme across curriculum areas and adult learning.

Working with curriculum teams, employers and external partners, you will ensure students have access to meaningful employer encounters, recruitment events and progression support that prepares them for apprenticeships, employment or higher

Qualifications

• Must be qualified to Level 3 or above in a relevant subject.
• Experience delivering employability or student support services.
• Ability to lead and develop a team of Employability Officers.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Employability Officers team.
• Oversee planning, coordination and delivery of employability programme across curriculum areas.
• Work with curriculum teams, employers and external partners.
• Ensure students access to employer encounters, recruitment events, work-related learning and progression support.
• Engage colleagues, students and employers to achieve outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Stakeholder engagement

Employability programmes

Education

Level 3 or higher in a relevant subject

Job description

Employability Team Leader

Salary £35,823 - £37,913 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week

At Leeds College of Building, we are proud to be the UK's only specialist further education college dedicated to construction and the built environment. We are seeking an enthusiastic & motivated individual to lead and develop a team of Employability Officers, ensuring our students receive high-quality employability support and access to opportunities that help them progress into apprenticeships, employment, higher education and successful careers.

You will oversee the planning, coordination and delivery of a diverse and impactful employability programme across all curriculum areas and adult learning provision. Working closely with curriculum teams, employers and external partners, you will ensure students have access to meaningful employer encounters, careers activities, recruitment events, work-related learning opportunities and progression support that prepares them for the next stage of their journey.

We are looking for a confident and inspirational leader who can engage colleagues, students and employers to achieve excellent outcomes. You will be qualified to Level 3 or above in a relevant subject area and have experience delivering employability or student support services.

In return, we offer a warm and welcoming college with an excellent benefits package that includes:

• A 25-day annual leave entitlement, plus 8 Bank Holidays and 10 college closure days
• A well-respected pension scheme (WYPF)
• Free parking at all our College sites (on a first come first served basis)
• Family friendly policies and opportunities for flexible working
• Superb opportunities for training and development
• Discounted travel on public transport and a Cycle to work scheme
• Discounts and offers at major High Street and Online retailers
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme.

So, if you d like to make a difference and be part of a unique organisation that supports one of the largest and most exciting employment sectors in the UK, we d love to hear from you.

Closing date: 6th November 2026

Please note this position is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and in line with KCSIE (2026) an online check will be conducted on information available in the public domain.

Leeds College of Building is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. It is also committed to the Prevent programme and the requirement to prevent people being drawn into terrorism and expects all staff to share these commitments.

Leeds College of Building is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community. We value the unique perspectives and experiences of individuals from all backgrounds and actively encourage applications from individuals from an ethnic minority and the LGBTQIA+ community, as they are under-represented at our College. Join us in creating a workplace where everyone can thrive to provide the best construction and the built environment education in England.