Early Careers Specialist (PO1)
Salary: £37,036 - £39,513 per annum
Full Time 35 Hours per Week
Location: The Hive, Worcester with hybrid working
Team: Skills and Employability Team
Fixed Term Contract until March 31st 2028
We are looking for two passionate and motivated Early Careers Specialists to join Careers Worcestershire’s Early Careers Hub, part of Worcestershire County Council’s Skills & Employability service. These roles will play a vital part in delivering Worcestershire’s Early Careers programme, working with schools, colleges, and employers to ensure every young person has access to high‑quality careers education and experiences.
Responsibilities
* Build strong relationships with school and college leaders, providing expert advice on careers education and work experience opportunities.
* Drive improvements in careers provision by supporting schools to achieve the Gatsby Benchmarks and national careers standards.
* Connect young people with meaningful encounters with employers, supporting their progression into further education, apprenticeships, and employment.
* Shape systemic change across education and business networks, influencing strategy and ensuring young people’s needs are met.
* Promote best practice, deliver training, and support careers leaders to embed long‑lasting improvements.
Specialist Roles Available
* Mainstream Schools Specialist – supporting careers development across Worcestershire’s mainstream secondary schools and colleges.
* SEND Schools Specialist – working with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) schools, helping to break down barriers and create inclusive pathways to future education and employment.
Qualifications
* Significant experience in education, careers, or employer engagement.
* Strong influencing and networking skills with senior leaders.
* Passion for making a difference for young people’s futures.
* Ability to use data and insights to drive improvement and measure impact.
This is an opportunity to join a service that is leading the way nationally in skills and employability, delivering projects that transform the lives of young people and prepare Worcestershire’s future workforce.
Your skills could change a young person’s life – apply today.
For further information please contact Early Careers Delivery Team - CEC@worcestershire.gov.uk
Benefits
* Great Holiday Entitlement – 26 days paid holiday (pro rata for part‑time staff). This goes up to 31 days when you have been with us for 5 years.
* Brilliant Pension Scheme – Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
* Professional Learning & Development – Encouraging learning and development for all staff.
* Flexible Working – Hybrid working to provide a better work/life balance.
Equality & Diversity
The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.
Application Dates
Application Closing Date: Sunday 16th November 2025
Anticipated Interview Date: Thursday 27th November 2025
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