<div><h3>Overview</h3><p>An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Skills & Employability team as a Careers Consultant within the Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire Careers Hub. This role is central to supporting local schools and colleges to deliver high-quality careers education and ensure young people transition successfully into further education, apprenticeships, or employment.</p><h3>Primary Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>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 the Modern Work Experience guarantee.</li><li>Manage a caseload of schools, colleges, employers, analysing and tracking their progress to ensure maximum impact for young people.</li><li>Manage and support the implementation of high quality, modern work experience (WEX) models within the school system, including growing a countywide business network and managing the Staffordshire wide Work Experience Careers Observatory.</li></ul><h3>Ideal Candidate</h3><ul><li>Has extensive experience in careers education, ideally with a detailed understanding of careers policy, statutory guidance including Modern WEX and the barriers faced by schools and colleges to embed careers education into the system.</li><li>Is confident consulting with senior leaders and managing relationships with a wide range of stakeholders including employers.</li><li>Can analyse and present performance data and is comfortable using digital and IT systems.</li><li>Is proactive, adaptable, and able to manage a busy workload independently whilst having the ability to engage and influence at all levels.</li></ul><h3>Recruitment Process</h3><p>We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role. Interview dates: week commencing 3rd November 2025.</p><h3>About Staffordshire County Council</h3><p>We are an equal opportunities organisation, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and a Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities. As part of our commitment, a guaranteed interview is offered to suitable candidates. The role is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.</p><h3>Values</h3><ul><li>Community spirit that brings people together.</li><li>Ambition and a focus on a better future for Staffordshire people.</li><li>A supportive working environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance.</li></ul><h3>Benefits</h3><ul><li>Competitive salary and access to our rewards and benefits.</li><li>Opportunities for professional development and a dynamic careers hub.</li></ul><h3>Contact</h3><p>Paul Williams – paul.williams1@staffordshire.gov.uk<br/>
Carrie Abbott – carrie.abbott@staffordshire.gov.uk</p></div>