West Careers Hub Lead: Elevate Student Futures

LEEDS CITY COUNCIL; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local GOV.

31 days annual leave + bank holidays

SmartTech technology scheme

Place Plus discounts platform

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Online GP via Corporate Paid Health

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free on-site parking

Mental Health First Aiders

Job summary

Place Partnership seeks a strategic Careers Hub Lead to oversee CEIAG across the West Hub, driving quality and compliance with Gatsby Benchmarks. You will work with senior leaders and external partners to raise aspirations and improve student outcomes.

The role focuses on partnership development, reporting to governors, and creating opportunities for students to engage with the world of work while ensuring statutory requirements are met.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Gatsby Benchmarks and CEIAG frameworks and how to apply them to outcomes for young people.
• Holding or working towards a Level 6 qualification in Careers Guidance.
• Able to use data and performance measures to evaluate impact and drive improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and champion a high-quality CEIAG programme across West Hub academies.
• Monitor, evaluate, benchmark and report on careers provision to stakeholders including Ofsted.
• Build and sustain partnerships with employers, FE/HE providers and external agencies.
• Collaborate with parents and carers to support informed decisions about education and future career paths.

Skills

Gatsby Benchmarks knowledge

CEIAG frameworks

Data-driven evaluation

Communication & partnerships

Aspiration raising

Education

Level 6 Careers Guidance qualification

Job description

Place Partnership seeks a strategic Careers Hub Lead to oversee CEIAG across the West Hub, driving quality and compliance with Gatsby Benchmarks. You will work with senior leaders and external partners to raise aspirations and improve student outcomes.

The role focuses on partnership development, reporting to governors, and creating opportunities for students to engage with the world of work while ensuring statutory requirements are met.