Foundation Learning Careers Enterprise and Progression Lead

Yeovil College; Bath; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension scheme

Staff discount scheme

Professional development

Employee assistance programme

Free onsite gym

Subsidised catering facilities

Cycle to work scheme

Free staff parking

Job summary

Yeovil College is seeking a proactive leader to scale employer partnerships, support learners with SEND, and drive employability initiatives. You will work with curriculum teams, families and external partners to create pathways including supported internships and enterprise projects.

You will oversee the Careers and Work Placement Coordinator and Job Coaches, champion safeguarding and learner wellbeing, and ensure every student has a positive destination and real-world opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience leading and developing teams, building employer partnerships and working with external stakeholders.
• Passion for supporting learners with SEND and additional needs, with experience in employability, work experience, supported internships or employment.
• Knowledge of careers education, employability, progression pathways and the Gatsby Benchmarks.
• Experience developing enterprise initiatives and using data to measure impact and improve outcomes.
• A degree or equivalent professional qualification, Level 3 qualification and Level 2 English and Maths.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support our Careers and Work Placement Coordinator and Job Coaches.
• Champion high-quality learner support and help ensure every student achieves a positive destination.
• Develop and nurture employer partnerships and undertake outreach to external stakeholders.
• Create opportunities for enterprise projects and measure impact using data.

Skills

Team leadership

Stakeholder engagement

SEND & inclusion advocacy

Career education knowledge

Data-driven impact measurement

Education

Degree or equivalent professional qualification

Level 3 qualification

Level 2 English and Maths

IAG/leadership qualifications

Job description

with learners, families, curriculum teams,employersand community partners. From creating new employer partnerships and supported internship pathways to developing exciting internal learning companies and enterprise projects, you'll help learners gain valuable, real-world experience and prepare for their next steps. You'll also lead and support our Careers and Work Placement Coordinator and Job Coaches,champion high-quality learner support and help ensure every student has the opportunity to achieve a positive destination. If you're ready to bring fresh ideas, build opportunities and make a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you.

What we'relooking for:

• Experience of leading and developing teams, building employer partnerships and working with external stakeholders.
• A passion for supporting learners with SEND and additional needs, with experience in employability, work experience, supported internships or employment.
• Knowledge of careers education, employability, progression pathways and the Gatsby Benchmarks.
• Experience of developing enterprise initiatives and using data to measure impact and improve outcomes.
• A degree or equivalent professional qualification, Level 3 qualification and Level 2 English and Maths.
• IAG and/or leadership qualifications would be beneficial.
• A flexible, inclusive and collaborative approach, with a commitment to safeguarding, Health & Safety and continuous development.

What we offer:

• Annual Salary: £35,700 37hours per week,all year round - substantial part time or full time term time only would also be considered.
• Generous pension scheme of 16.1% employer contributions
• Staff discount scheme with high street and online retailers
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• Employee assistanceprogramme
• Freeonsite gym
• Subsidised catering facilities
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to freestaff parking

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. JBRP1_UKTJ