Careers Lead

Are you experienced in Information Advice and Guidance and seeking a rewarding role in Education, this may be the one for you!

REED FE are working with a specialist provider committed to safeguarding and delivering exceptional education in Music, Maths, English, and Life Skills. We are seeking a Careers Lead to develop and implement our careers strategy, ensuring it aligns with national careers guidance and SEND best practices.

• Job title: Careers Lead
• Location: Central/Multi Base (Brighton, Canterbury, Earls Court, Swanley, Wandsworth) with regular meetings in Westerham and options to work from home
• Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 Depending on Experience
• Job Type: Full-time

Day-to-Day of the Role of a Careers Lead

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and maintain the careers strategy. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the careers provision and produce reports for senior leaders.
• Careers Education and Guidance: Design and coordinate a comprehensive careers programme. Ensure learners have access to impartial careers information, advice, and guidance.
• Employer and Community Engagement: Build relationships with employers and develop internship and employment opportunities. Liaise with local authorities and community organisations.
• Learner Support: Work closely with curriculum teams to support learners with transition planning and the development of employability skills.
• Monitoring and Compliance: Maintain accurate records of careers interventions and analyse data to inform service improvement. Ensure compliance with relevant policies and support external inspections.

Required Skills & Qualifications for the Careers Lead role:

• Qualifications: Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience required. Level 6 Careers Guidance qualification or willingness to achieve it.
• Experience: Proven experience in delivering careers education and guidance, particularly with young people or adults with SEND. Strong background in employer engagement and partnership working.
• Knowledge: Solid understanding of SEND legislation, EHCP processes, and employment pathways. Familiarity with Gatsby Benchmarks and careers guidance requirements.
• Skills: Excellent planning, monitoring, and evaluation skills. Strong commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Benefits working with our client:

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment.
• Regular professional development opportunities.
• Comprehensive travel coverage for work-related travel.
• Competitive salary and job satisfaction from making a significant impact in the lives of young people.
• Opportunities to attend music festivals, gigs, and industry events.
• Enhanced parental leave and subsidised mileage above normal commute.
• Whole organisation closure over Christmas that does not affect annual leave allowance.
• Access to professional music equipment and space, including music studio, radio station, and photography space.
• Uncapped career progression due to the growing nature of our organisation, including moving bases/location.
• Vast CPD opportunities and social events.
• A tight-knit community of highly trained, kind professionals looking to welcome you into the team.

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