Careers Lead

Careers Lead Responsibilities:

• • Ensure the careers plan is strategic and aligns with the college’s priorities. Create, review, and evaluate the careers programme to ensure it is challenging and inclusive for all students at Homefield College. Plan and execute careers activities. Build a network of alumni who can assist with the careers guidance programme for students. Share careers information through various media to all stakeholders.
  • Ensure all students have a clear and effective careers pathway and facilitate smooth transitions to their next steps. Ensure students are aware of their strengths, interests and careers aspirations in addition to being aware of their available options and opportunities. Track student progress of transition goals and targets.
  • Work with senior colleagues to develop their understanding and delivery of CEIAG (Careers Education, Information, Advice, and Guidance) to students. Ensure careers activities are captured on college systems to maintain accurate student records.
  • Develop cross college practice with curriculum teams to ensure that employability skills are embedded into course programmes, supported by a progressive and effective work experience programme
  • Advise the senior management team on policy, strategy, and resources for careers guidance, demonstrating the meeting of the Gatsby Benchmarks. Provide information for college improvement planning, Ofsted, and other purposes. Support curriculum colleagues and the senior management team with changes to guidance and legislation.
  • Compass Returns and evaluations in a timely manner and report to trustees on careers progress.
  • Establish and maintain good relationships with the Careers Hub, local colleges, education providers and community organisations. Liaise with the Work Experience and Placements Lead for access to local employers.
  • Oversee the achievement of the college’s quality awards, such as Matrix accreditation and the Quality in Careers Standard.
  • Advocate for students rights and inclusion in the community.
  • Ensure the careers programme and Provider Access Legislation statement are current and published on the website. Ensure all statutory duties are upheld.
  • Secure funding for careers-related projects.
  • Attend open days, networking events, workshops, and conferences to stay current and ensure best practice delivery within the organisation.

Management Responsibilities

• Line management of Work Experience Co-ordinator and other support staff
• Budgetary responsibility for areas of responsibility.
•  To provide effective and professional line management to your team throughout their employment journey.
•  To manage budgets in accordance with organisational requirements and targets.
•  To meet agreed departmental targets and deadlines.
• To ensure key data and reporting requirements are met.
•  To contribute to the overall management of the college through working collaboratively with other managers on specific projects or to ensure consistent and effective processes.
• Ensure effective written/ verbal communications within the organisation and with external stakeholders.
• Demonstrate best practice and ensure the implementation of all college policies and procedures.
• Ensure the efficient and effective use of all college resources, including staff.
• To work to continually improve the performance and practices of the organisation.
• In the event of staff shortages or absence to cover, in accordance with capabilities.
• Take ownership of own CPD to maintain skills and knowledge required to be at the forefront of own sphere of operation

General Responsibilities for all Staff:

• Ensure that all beneficiaries are treated with dignity and respect.
• Empower students and day service users to maintain their personal independence and confidentiality.
• Contribute positively to a high-quality teaching, learning and working environment.
• Comply with health & safety and safeguarding regulations.
• Any other reasonable duties commensurate with role as required.