Senior Lead – Careers and Placements

Job Opportunity: Senior Lead – Careers and Placements

Are you passionate about guiding students to their best career paths? This role at a prominent College Group, operating across Croydon and Redhill, offers an exciting chance to make an impact! As a Careers and Placement Senior Lead, you’ll work in a dynamic environment, using your experience in educational settings, employability expertise, and ability to inspire students to thrive.

Position Details👇

• Salary: £40,000 – £43,500 DOE
• Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:45 am – 5 pm
• Locations: Croydon & Redhill

✅Key Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership -Lead the Careers & Placements team, providing strategic oversight and ensuring excellent student support.
• Enrich the Curriculum – Develop and enhance the tutorial curriculum to meet Gatsby benchmarks and support student outcomes.
• Student Development – Prepare students for placements with skills sessions, career tracking, and targeted enrichment activities.
• Employer Engagement – Expand the College’s network of employer partners, creating a pipeline of placement opportunities.
• Effective Record Management – Maintain accurate records of placements, ensuring efficient tracking and reporting.
• Safety First – Ensure all health and safety standards are met, including thorough risk assessments and parental consents.
• Stay Informed – Keep up to date with career guidance legislation, sharing relevant insights with internal stakeholders.
• Drive Quality Placements – Manage the student placement journey from start to finish, ensuring it meets quality standards.
• Strengthen College Partnerships – Actively promote the College to employers, schools, and the community to strengthen partnerships.
• Support Strategy – Collaborate with senior leaders to meet Gatsby benchmarks and deliver on Careers Strategy goals.

Are You the Right Fit?

• Management Experience in education or a related field.
• Diploma in Careers and Guidance.
• GCSE or Level 2 Equivalent in Maths & English.
• Strong Communication Skills with the ability to inspire and engage.
• Proficient IT Skills with experience in SharePoint, Teams, and Microsoft Office.
• Commitment to Safeguarding (Level 2) and Equality & Diversity (Level 2) training or willingness to complete.
• Careers/IAG Qualification is a plus.
• Knowledge of Gatsby Benchmarks and career-related regulations.

If you’re ready to drive positive change and help students find their paths, this is the opportunity for you! Apply now and be part of a dedicated team making a difference in education.

**Due to the nature of this role a full DBS check will commence for the successful candidate**

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