Head of Careers/Futures

WYCLIFFE COLLEGE; Stonehouse; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in the UK seeks a Head of Futures to develop a leading careers strategy. This role involves delivering individual guidance, managing the careers budget, and engaging with parents and employers. The ideal candidate will have experience in careers guidance and strong organizational skills, aiming for external recognition of the College's careers services.

Qualifications

• Experienced in careers guidance, education or a related field.
• Knowledgeable about CEIAG frameworks and best practices.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the whole College careers strategy.
• Deliver careers guidance at key transitions.
• Manage the careers budget and line-manage the Careers Administrator.

Skills

Careers guidance experience

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Level 6 qualification in Careers Guidance

Job description

The Head of Futures will have both operational and strategic responsibilities: coordinating day-to-day provision, guiding pupils individually at key transitions, and embedding CEIAG across the curriculum in line with the Gatsby Benchmarks. You will also manage the careers budget, line‑manage the Careers Administrator, and report regularly on destination data and impact. With strong partnerships already in place, you will work closely with employers, universities, training providers, alumni, and parents to enrich the careers offer. Looking ahead, you will lead the College's ambition to achieve an external Careers Quality Mark, ensuring our provision is recognised as sector‑leading.

Responsibilities

• Develop, lead and evaluate a whole‑College careers strategy aligned with the Gatsby Benchmarks.
• Deliver individual and group careers guidance, particularly at key transition points.
• Organise careers events, employer talks, university visits and work‑experience placements.
• Manage the careers budget and line‑manage the Careers Administrator.
• Report regularly on the effectiveness of provision and pupil destinations to senior leaders and trustees.
• Engage parents and guardians in the CEIAG process through events, newsletters and digital platforms.
• Build and maintain partnerships with employers, universities, apprenticeship providers and alumni.

Qualifications

• Experienced in careers guidance, education or a related field, ideally holding (or working towards) a Level 6 qualification in Careers Guidance.
• Knowledgeable about CEIAG frameworks, the Gatsby Benchmarks and best practice in careers provision.
• Strong organisational, communication and leadership skills.
• Able to balance strategic planning with operational delivery.
• Motivated to secure external recognition for the College's careers provision.