Overview
Exciting opportunities have arisen to join our Skills and Employability team for two Careers Consultants (1 full time and 1 part time 3 days) within the Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire Careers Hub. These roles form part of a team of Careers Consultants, are central to enabling local schools and colleges to deliver high-quality careers education, and ensure young people transition successfully into further education, apprenticeships, or employment. You will work closely with senior leaders in schools, colleges, and local businesses, driving systemic change in careers education and supporting the achievement of key outcomes for Staffordshires young people with a priority focus on tackling disadvantage.
Responsibilities
* Consult with school and college leaders, providing expert advice on careers education policy and the implementation of strategic plans aligned to the Gatsby Benchmarks and statutory guidance with a focus on tackling disadvantage.
* Manage a caseload of schools, colleges and employers, analysing and tracking their progress to ensure maximum impact for young people.
* Manage and support the implementation of key careers frameworks, projects and models within the school and business system.
Qualifications
* Has extensive experience in careers education, ideally with a detailed understanding of careers policy, statutory guidance and the barriers faced by schools and colleges to embed careers education into the system.
* Is confident consulting with senior leaders in both education and business and managing relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
* Can analyse and present performance data and is comfortable using digital and IT systems.
* Is proactive, adaptable, and able to manage a busy workload independently whilst having the ability to engage and influence at all levels.
Employment Terms
1x Full Time (5 Days) Staffordshire Wide Role (37 hours per week) – fixed term until 31st August 2027.
1x Part Time 3 days Staffordshire Wide Role (22.5 hours per week) – fixed term until 31st August 2027.
Benefits
In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to our rewards and benefits – Careers at Staffordshire.
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