Careers & World of Work Manager
Cambridge
£37,705
Full time / permanent
About the role:
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Careers & World of Work Manager to join our Student Services team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and coordinating the Careers and World of Work provision, ensuring a high-quality service for current and potential students and apprentices. This role involves leading teams to provide high quality impartial advice and guidance, managing work experience and placement activities, and contributing to the continuous development of the CRC Careers Programme. You will join us on a full time (37 hours), full year basis and in return will receive a salary of £37,705 per annum plus staff benefits.
What we are looking for in our role:
A high-calibre dynamic manager with considerable experience of managing and providing an excellent Careers and Work Experience provision within an FE setting. You will hold a good level of education, a Level 6 Diploma in Careers Guidance and Development plus a minimum of GCSE’s in English & Maths (Grade A-C or equivalent). Experience of the achievement of the Gatsby Benchmarks and ability to interact with employers and external agencies to support the careers and employability agenda is vital for the role.
In addition, you will have a high level of integrity and professionalism, with an enthusiastic and proactive approach to work and the ability to remain calm under pressure. Flexibility and adaptability to changing circumstances are essential.
In addition, we value our staff as we understand they make the difference in transforming lives, our investment in our staff has been formally recognised in being accredited with Investors in People Gold status.
Just some of the rewards you can benefit from joining our staff, include:
- Generous holiday leave entitlement plus bank holidays - Teaching staff 42 days, management 35 days and support staff 27 days. In addition to 8 days bank holidays plus Christmas closure
- Generous pension scheme - TPS 28.68% and LGPS 20.10%
- Discounted rates on Apple products
- Free gym membership option and discounted classes
- Discounted rates on college courses
- BUPA Health Expenses cash plan and Occupational Health services
- Free on-site car parking,
- Free independent telephone counselling service with our Employee Assistant Programme
- Staff Development opportunities.
Agile working
1 day per week except during peak times
We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed.
The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.
This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.