Interim Employability Manager

Panoramic Associates Limted; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent college in the UK is looking for an experienced Interim Employability Manager to drive strategic employability programmes and improve learner outcomes. You will lead a team to ensure high-quality support, build partnerships with employers, and enhance learner employability skills. The position requires strong leadership abilities and a commitment to inclusivity. This role is vital for shaping successful job-coaching and apprenticeship pathways, ensuring learners are well-prepared for their future careers. Apply now to join a supportive educational environment.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of inclusivity in employability.
• Proven experience in a leadership role.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the college’s employability strategy and ensure inclusion across courses.
• Build partnerships with employers and community organizations.
• Support the development of learners’ employability skills.

Skills

Strong leadership

Understanding of inclusive employability pathways

Ability to drive strategic and operational improvements

Experience in partnership building

Excellent communication skills

Job description

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.
• 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.