Careers & World of Work Manager
| Posting date: | 11 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £39,401 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 March 2026 |
| Location: | Cambridge, Anglia, CB4 2QT |
| Company: | Meridian Business Support |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 59166139 |
Summary
Careers & World of Work Manager
Salary: £39,401
Location: Cambridge
Are you an experienced careers professional with a passion for guiding learners and driving employability programmes? We are recruiting a Careers & World of Work Manager to join a dynamic Student Services team in Cambridge. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead the college’s careers provision, support learners and apprentices, and make a tangible impact on their futures.
What you’ll do:
- Manage and coordinate the Careers and World of Work provision for students and apprentices
- Lead and support a team to deliver high-quality impartial careers advice and guidance
- Manage work experience, placement activities, and employability initiatives
- Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of the CRC Careers Programme
- Engage with employers, external agencies, and stakeholders to support learners’ career pathways
- Ensure achievement of the Gatsby Benchmarks and other quality standards
What we’re looking for:
- Proven experience managing careers and work experience provision within an FE setting
- Level 6 Diploma in Careers Guidance and Development
- Minimum of GCSEs in English & Maths (Grade A-C or equivalent)
- Strong understanding of employability frameworks, including Gatsby Benchmarks
- Excellent communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills
- High level of professionalism, integrity, and proactive approach
- Flexibility and adaptability to changing circumstances
- Ability to remain calm under pressure
Working pattern:
- Full-time, 37 hours per week, full year
- Agile working: one day per week from home, except during peak periods
Benefits of joining:
- Generous holiday entitlement plus bank holidays
- Competitive pension schemes (TPS 28.68%, LGPS 20.10%)
- Staff development and career progression opportunities
- Discounts on college courses, Apple products, and high street/online retailers
- Free gym membership and discounted fitness classes
- On-site subsidised restaurants and coffee outlets (Costa Coffee and Starbucks)
- BUPA Health Expenses plan, occupational health services, and employee assistance programme
- Free on-site parking
Safeguarding:
All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS with Barred List check.
If you are a strategic and inspiring leader with a strong background in careers guidance, this role gives you the chance to shape the careers and employability pathways for learners across Cambridge.
Salary: £39,401
Location: Cambridge
Are you an experienced careers professional with a passion for guiding learners and driving employability programmes? We are recruiting a Careers & World of Work Manager to join a dynamic Student Services team in Cambridge. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead the college’s careers provision, support learners and apprentices, and make a tangible impact on their futures.
What you’ll do:
- Manage and coordinate the Careers and World of Work provision for students and apprentices
- Lead and support a team to deliver high-quality impartial careers advice and guidance
- Manage work experience, placement activities, and employability initiatives
- Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of the CRC Careers Programme
- Engage with employers, external agencies, and stakeholders to support learners’ career pathways
- Ensure achievement of the Gatsby Benchmarks and other quality standards
What we’re looking for:
- Proven experience managing careers and work experience provision within an FE setting
- Level 6 Diploma in Careers Guidance and Development
- Minimum of GCSEs in English & Maths (Grade A-C or equivalent)
- Strong understanding of employability frameworks, including Gatsby Benchmarks
- Excellent communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills
- High level of professionalism, integrity, and proactive approach
- Flexibility and adaptability to changing circumstances
- Ability to remain calm under pressure
Working pattern:
- Full-time, 37 hours per week, full year
- Agile working: one day per week from home, except during peak periods
Benefits of joining:
- Generous holiday entitlement plus bank holidays
- Competitive pension schemes (TPS 28.68%, LGPS 20.10%)
- Staff development and career progression opportunities
- Discounts on college courses, Apple products, and high street/online retailers
- Free gym membership and discounted fitness classes
- On-site subsidised restaurants and coffee outlets (Costa Coffee and Starbucks)
- BUPA Health Expenses plan, occupational health services, and employee assistance programme
- Free on-site parking
Safeguarding:
All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS with Barred List check.
If you are a strategic and inspiring leader with a strong background in careers guidance, this role gives you the chance to shape the careers and employability pathways for learners across Cambridge.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.