Lead Careers Coordinator | IAG, UCAS & Gatsby Benchmarks

Iris Recruitment; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Professional development and training

Job summary

Kingston College, part of the South Thames Colleges Group, seeks an experienced Careers Coordinator to lead the delivery of Careers Information, Advice and Guidance across the college. You will oversee provision, provide impartial guidance to students, and support progression to higher education, apprenticeships and employment.

You will line manage Careers Advisers, collaborate with tutors and staff, and drive the Gatsby Benchmarks while maintaining accurate records and performance data.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering Careers Information, Advice and Guidance in a large college or similar environment.
• Level 6 IAG qualification or higher.
• Experience line-managing staff.
• Strong communication and collaboration with internal/external partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate careers activity across the College.
• Oversee day-to-day delivery of careers provision.
• Provide impartial Careers Advice and Guidance to students across levels.
• Lead the College’s UCAS service and support HE progression and student finance.
• Monitor and evaluate careers activity and maintain records.
• Work to meet Gatsby Benchmarks and ensure continuous service improvement.

Skills

IAG qualifications

Gatsby Benchmarks

Line management

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Level 6 IAG qualification

Job description

Kingston College, part of the South Thames Colleges Group, seeks an experienced Careers Coordinator to lead the delivery of Careers Information, Advice and Guidance across the college. You will oversee provision, provide impartial guidance to students, and support progression to higher education, apprenticeships and employment.

You will line manage Careers Advisers, collaborate with tutors and staff, and drive the Gatsby Benchmarks while maintaining accurate records and performance data.