Careers Lead

As Careers Lead, you will play a pivotal role in shaping students' futures by providing strategic leadership for careers education, information, advice, and guidance (CEIAG) across the trust. You will work closely with students, families, employers, universities, apprenticeship providers, and staff to ensure every learner is equipped with the knowledge, skills, and experiences needed to make informed decisions about their future., · Lead the strategic development and implementation of the trust's careers programme.

· Ensure compliance with the Gatsby Benchmarks and relevant statutory guidance.

· Build and maintain strong partnerships with employers, higher education institutions, apprenticeship providers, and community organisations.

· Coordinate meaningful employer encounters, work experience opportunities, careers fairs, and enrichment activities.

· Track and evaluate student destinations and progression outcomes.

· Support students with careers planning, post-16 and post-18 pathways, apprenticeships, higher education, and employment opportunities.

· Manage careers-related events and initiatives across the trust.

· Work collaboratively with senior leaders, teaching staff, and external stakeholders to embed careers education throughout the curriculum.

We are looking for someone who:

· Has experience in careers education, guidance, employability, youth development, or a related field.

· Demonstrates excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

· Has a strong understanding of education pathways, apprenticeships, higher education, and labour market information.

· Is highly organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple projects effectively.

· Is passionate about improving outcomes and opportunities for young people.

· Holds, or is willing to work towards, a relevant careers qualification.

· The opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of young people.

· A supportive and collaborative working environment.

· Professional development and training opportunities.

· Access to a network of educational professionals across the trust.

· Competitive salary and benefits package.

If you are committed to helping young people realise their potential and build successful futures, we would love to hear from you.