Part-Time Education Careers Strategy Consultant

Staffordshire County Council; Whitby; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Staffordshire County Council is hiring a part-time Careers Consultant within the Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire Careers Hub. The 22.5 hours per week fixed-term role runs until 31 August 2027 and centres on strategic consultancy and project management to improve careers education across schools and colleges.

You will work with school leaders and employers to influence priorities, support policy implementation, track performance data, and lead improvement activity.

Responsibilities

• Consult with school and college leaders on careers education policy and implementation of strategic plans aligned to Gatsby Benchmarks and statutory guidance.
• Manage a caseload of schools, colleges and employers, analysing and tracking progress to maximise impact for young people.
• Manage and support the implementation of key careers frameworks, projects and models within the school and business system.

Job description

Staffordshire County Council is hiring a part-time Careers Consultant within the Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire Careers Hub. The 22.5 hours per week fixed-term role runs until 31 August 2027 and centres on strategic consultancy and project management to improve careers education across schools and colleges.

You will work with school leaders and employers to influence priorities, support policy implementation, track performance data, and lead improvement activity.