Head of Careers and Information - CS11794
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 05 Mehefin 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £44,816 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 16 Mehefin 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Leamington Spa, Warwickshire |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Warwick College Group |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | CS11794 |
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The base location will be Leamington Spa College, but there will be the expectation of cross college travel.
PROTECTION OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PERSONS (THE CHILDREN’S ACT 1989)
Any offers of appointment will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (formerly CRB), a certificate of good conduct if applicable, plus receipt of satisfactory references, Occupational Health clearance, an understanding of safeguarding and qualifications verification. An Enhanced DBS check is required for this position as you will be working within 'Regulated Activity' within a specific place (i.e. the College).
This role is classed as working within Regulated Activity. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. By applying for this position, you agree to an Enhanced DBS check in line with DBS regulations.
BACKGROUND TO THE POST
The post holder will be accountable for providing strategic planning, development, management and leadership of WCGs cross group careers and library services across its range of activities. This meeting the needs of students and cross group colleagues.
The post holder will work with internal and external services regarding career education advice and guidance to ensure an effective service delivery. Will provide leadership, expertise and direction to the Careers and Progression Advisers, Schools liaison, and the Library Manager.
The post holder will be accountable for resource and financial management and through the effective deployment of resources and college systems and procedures, will ensure that each student has access to and receives an outstanding experience
The post holder will report to the Director of Quality, Student Experience and Inclusion.
MAIN DUTIES
Lead a team committed to helping students to undertake the process of career planning, including:
Clarifying their own interests, values, skills and abilities
Identifying appropriate opportunities
Making informed career and progression choices.
Providing services of a high professional standard, responding to client need and welcoming feedback from clients and colleagues
Ensuring equality of opportunity in the delivery of the service
Showing impartiality in career guidance discussions with clients
Treating clients and colleagues with respect and courtesy
Fostering a spirit of team working with colleagues
CORE MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES
To have experience of line management and working in an FE college environment.
To have a demonstrable record and understanding of the Gatsby benchmarks and the utilisation of data, student feedback and emerging trends.
To have a full understanding and knowledge of safeguarding.
To be able to facilitate improvement and innovation.
To be able to prioritise, organise and utilise resources to deliver to time, and agreed quality
The list of duties is not exhaustive but outlines the main features of the post at appointment and may vary as the job evolves without affecting the nature of the duties or the responsibility level.
OFFERS OF WORK
For the successful candidate a conditional offer of work will be made. Our offer of work will be conditional upon a number of mandatory pre-employment checks, to include but not limited to: DBS, Barred List check, right to work check, internet search, TRA check (academic posts).
Essential Attainments:
GCSE Grade C or above in English and Mathematics, or Level 2 qualification.
Educated to Level 6 or Level 7 in Careers Advice and Guidance/development
Desirable Attainments:
Qualification in Management.
Essential Skills and Knowledge:
Experience working in FE Colleges/education sector
Experience/understanding of the Gatsby Benchmarks and implementation of these
Extensive careers/advice and guidance experience
Clear understanding of relevant sector needs and strategies to meet skills required.
Proven track record of working with customers
Knowledge of legislation relating to careers education
Experience of monitoring and evaluating progress/areas for improvement
Experience of performance and impact management of teams.
Excellent communication skills – resilience and being solution focused.
PROTECTION OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PERSONS (THE CHILDREN’S ACT 1989)
Any offers of appointment will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (formerly CRB), a certificate of good conduct if applicable, plus receipt of satisfactory references, Occupational Health clearance, an understanding of safeguarding and qualifications verification. An Enhanced DBS check is required for this position as you will be working within 'Regulated Activity' within a specific place (i.e. the College).
This role is classed as working within Regulated Activity. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. By applying for this position, you agree to an Enhanced DBS check in line with DBS regulations.
BACKGROUND TO THE POST
The post holder will be accountable for providing strategic planning, development, management and leadership of WCGs cross group careers and library services across its range of activities. This meeting the needs of students and cross group colleagues.
The post holder will work with internal and external services regarding career education advice and guidance to ensure an effective service delivery. Will provide leadership, expertise and direction to the Careers and Progression Advisers, Schools liaison, and the Library Manager.
The post holder will be accountable for resource and financial management and through the effective deployment of resources and college systems and procedures, will ensure that each student has access to and receives an outstanding experience
The post holder will report to the Director of Quality, Student Experience and Inclusion.
MAIN DUTIES
Lead a team committed to helping students to undertake the process of career planning, including:
Clarifying their own interests, values, skills and abilities
Identifying appropriate opportunities
Making informed career and progression choices.
Providing services of a high professional standard, responding to client need and welcoming feedback from clients and colleagues
Ensuring equality of opportunity in the delivery of the service
Showing impartiality in career guidance discussions with clients
Treating clients and colleagues with respect and courtesy
Fostering a spirit of team working with colleagues
CORE MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES
To have experience of line management and working in an FE college environment.
To have a demonstrable record and understanding of the Gatsby benchmarks and the utilisation of data, student feedback and emerging trends.
To have a full understanding and knowledge of safeguarding.
To be able to facilitate improvement and innovation.
To be able to prioritise, organise and utilise resources to deliver to time, and agreed quality
The list of duties is not exhaustive but outlines the main features of the post at appointment and may vary as the job evolves without affecting the nature of the duties or the responsibility level.
OFFERS OF WORK
For the successful candidate a conditional offer of work will be made. Our offer of work will be conditional upon a number of mandatory pre-employment checks, to include but not limited to: DBS, Barred List check, right to work check, internet search, TRA check (academic posts).
Essential Attainments:
GCSE Grade C or above in English and Mathematics, or Level 2 qualification.
Educated to Level 6 or Level 7 in Careers Advice and Guidance/development
Desirable Attainments:
Qualification in Management.
Essential Skills and Knowledge:
Experience working in FE Colleges/education sector
Experience/understanding of the Gatsby Benchmarks and implementation of these
Extensive careers/advice and guidance experience
Clear understanding of relevant sector needs and strategies to meet skills required.
Proven track record of working with customers
Knowledge of legislation relating to careers education
Experience of monitoring and evaluating progress/areas for improvement
Experience of performance and impact management of teams.
Excellent communication skills – resilience and being solution focused.