Interim Employability Manager

Panoramic Associates; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education provider is looking for an Interim Employability Manager to develop and implement employability programmes in Sussex. This pivotal role includes managing a team, enhancing learners' work readiness, and building partnerships with employers. The right candidate will have a strong background in leadership within education and a commitment to inclusive practices. If you're experienced in driving strategic improvements and delivering quality outcomes, we encourage you to apply soon as applications will be reviewed promptly.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a leadership role within employability or education.
• Strong understanding of inclusive practices and training methodologies.
• Experience in building partnerships with employers and community organizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of employability programmes across the college.
• Design work experience and job coaching programmes.
• Manage Employability Coordinators and support staff development.
• Build partnerships with employers and coordinate events.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding and quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Employability pathways

Strategic improvement

Communication

Job description

Interim Employability Manager

Location: Sussex

Contract: Interim (Until Easter)

Start Date: ASAP

Day rate: Competitive

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and forward‑thinking Interim Employability Manager to lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of a college's employability programmes. This is a key leadership role with direct line‑management responsibility for the Employability Coordinators, ensuring that learners receive high‑quality, inclusive, and aspirational support that prepares them for employment, supported internships, or further training.

You will play a central part in enhancing learners' work readiness, securing meaningful work experience opportunities, and driving continuous improvement across the employability setting. Working closely with curriculum teams, transitions staff, and external partners, you will help shape a college‑wide approach that raises aspirations and delivers outstanding outcomes for learners.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Lead the college's employability strategy and embed employability across all courses.
• Work with internal teams to secure strong learner progression pathways.
• Stay informed on sector developments and represent the college in relevant networks.

Programme Delivery

• Design and deliver employability programmes, including work experience and job‑coaching.
• Strengthen the Supported Internship programme.
• Ensure programmes are inclusive and ambitious.

Employer Engagement

• Build partnerships with employers and community organisations.
• Coordinate employer events, visits, and careers activities.

Learner Progression

• Support development of learners' employability skills.
• Oversee high‑quality internal work experience delivery.
• Track and report learner progress and destinations.

Team Management

• Line‑manage Employability Coordinators and support staff development.
• Promote a collaborative, high‑performing team culture.
• Provide CPD on inclusive employment practices.

Compliance & Quality

• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, H&S, and GDPR.
• Maintain accurate records and support quality improvement and inspections.

About You

You will bring strong leadership, a deep understanding of inclusive employability pathways, and the ability to drive strategic and operational improvements. You'll be confident working in a fast‑paced environment and committed to delivering high‑quality outcomes for learners with diverse needs.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV as soon as possible - Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.

Interviews will be on site.