Foundation Learning Careers Enterprise and Progression Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension

Staff discounts

Professional development

Employee assistance programme

Onsite gym

Cycle to work

Job summary

Yeovil College invites applications for a Foundation Learning Careers, Enterprise and Progression Lead. You will guide careers, work experience, and progression for Foundation Learning students, building external partnerships and creative internal enterprise projects to enrich real-world learning experiences.

You will also lead and support the Careers and Work Placement Coordinator while championing inclusive learner support to ensure every student can achieve a positive destination.

Qualifications

• Experience leading and developing teams with external stakeholders.
• Background in employability, work experience, or supported internships.
• Knowledge of careers education, progression pathways and Gatsby Benchmarks.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of careers, work experience and progression opportunities for Foundation Learning students.
• Forge employer partnerships and supported internship pathways.
• Develop internal learning companies and enterprise projects.
• Support Careers and Work Placement Coordinator and Job Coaches.
• Champion high-quality learner support and positive destinations.

Skills

Team leadership

Employer partnerships

Employability & work experience

Careers education & Gatsby Benchmarks

Enterprise initiatives & data impact

Inclusive & collaborative approach

Education

Degree or equivalent

Level 3 qualification

Level 2 English & Maths

IAG or leadership qualifications beneficial

Job description

Foundation Learning Careers Enterprise and Progression Lead

Yeovil College is looking for an enthusiastic, people-focused Foundation Learning Careers and Progression Lead to help learners build confidence, develop employability skillsand take their next steps into the world beyond college. If you’re passionate about inclusive opportunities, enjoy building relationships and have the drive to turn ideas into meaningful experiences, this is a chance to make a real difference to learners’ lives. We’re open to full-time, substantial part-time or full-time term-time only for the right person, because we know that experience, personality and the right approach matter.

You’ll lead the development of careers, work experience and progression opportunities for Foundation Learning students, working closely with learners, families, curriculum teams, employers and 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.