Head of Careers Education

Wirral Met College; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Birkenhead is seeking a Head of Careers Education to shape its careers strategy and work experience provision. The successful candidate will have leadership experience and a proven track record in careers initiatives. This is a permanent, full-time position offering a supportive work environment and competitive benefits, including enhanced leave and pension contributions.

Benefits

Outstanding facilities

Enhanced annual leave

Flexible work approach

Pension contributions

Free car parking

Qualifications

• Experience in a leadership role related to careers education.
• Strong track record of implementing successful careers initiatives.
• Ability to manage a team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the College’s Careers and work experience provision.
• Develop and deliver a comprehensive careers strategy.
• Provide line management for two teams.

Skills

Leadership experience

Designing careers initiatives

Communication skills

Job description

We are looking for a Head of Careers Education to join our Personal Development team.

The Head of Careers Education will play a key strategic role in shaping and leading the College’s Careers and work experience provision. This is a permanent, full-time position (35 hours per week).

This position includes line management responsibility for the Careers Information, Advice and Guidance Team, and the Work Experience Team. The successful candidate will be tasked with developing and delivering a comprehensive careers strategy aimed at enhancing student outcomes in employability and career progression.

Applicants must have experience in a leadership role and a strong track record of designing and implementing successful careers-related initiatives.

Why Join Us?

To achieve our purpose, we live our values; We are Ambitious, We are Resilient, We are Inclusive, We are Empowering, We are Accountable.

Benefits:

• Outstanding facilities in state of-the-art environments
• Enhanced annual leave entitlement
• Enhanced family friendly policies and leave
• DBS checks completed and paid for by the employer
• Company is committed to CPD
• Flexible approach to work
• Pension contribution rates currently at 20.8% or 28.6%
• Access to free car parking (subject to availability)

If you feel you have the necessary skills and qualifications, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your up-to-date CV.

Wirral Metropolitan College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants who are offered employment will be subject to a record check from the Disclosure and Barring Services before the appointment is confirmed.

It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Wirral Metropolitan College is actively committed to maintaining an environment which promotes and embeds equality, diversity and inclusion as a core value and welcome applications from all sections of the community. The College ensures the principles of the Equality Act 2010 are adhered to and all job applicants and employees are treated equitably and fairly.