Careers Service Team Leader - Maternity Cover

Careers Service Team Leader - Maternity Cover
Student Services

Category: Support

Salary: £27,902 to £32,155per annum pro rata inclusive of London Weighting

Hours: 28.8 hours per week/ 4 days

Contract Type: Temporary Maternity cover

Post Type: Part Time

Closing Date: Wednesday 12 August 2026

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Reference: 100534

We have an opportunity for a suitably qualified, enthusiastic and experienced individual to join our fantastic Student Services department. This is a fixed term Maternity Cover post until August 2027. The candidate needs to hold a Level 6 Diploma in Careers Guidance and Development (or equivalent) and either hold or be willing to undertake a Careers Leadership qualification.

You will be expected to lead and provide line management for the Careers Advisors and undertake a lead role in the provision of professional careers advice and guidance as part of the Careers programme across the college, supporting the implementation of a strategy that supports the achievement of the Gatsby Benchmarks and prepares young people for future choices in education, training and employment.

This post is for 28.8 hours per week (4 days) and are flexible on which days are worked. The start date for this role will be the beginning of October 2026.

Richmond upon Thames College is part of the Harrow, Richmond and Uxbridge College Group (HRUC) and is one of London’s most successful Further Education Colleges providing education and training to 16-19 year old’s and adults from across Richmond, London and Surrey, for over 80 years. We have opened a new building in 2020 and a brand-new technology-focused STEM Centre in 2024.

This exciting and innovative new learning environment is located within the grounds of the current college site, so remains convenient for public transport links – it is adjacent to the A316 and just a short walk from Twickenham rail station and a number of regular London bus routes.

HRUC is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from all people, irrespective of disability, race, gender, age, sexual orientation, transsexual or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, religion/faith or pregnancy and maternity leave.

Disclosure and Barring Service checks

HRUC (Harrow, Richmond & Uxbridge Colleges) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. To ensure that we meet our safeguarding commitments we will carry out all necessary pre-employment checks, including undertaking an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check for all successful candidates.

Where references are taken up by the College, it is our policy not to disclose references to candidates.

Rehabilitation of Ex-Offenders

Harrow, Richmond and Uxbridge College (HRUC) is committed to the fair treatment of all applicants, employees, learners, and volunteers, including those with criminal records. We actively promote equality of opportunity and welcome applications from a wide range of candidates, including ex-offenders. Our approach is in line with all relevant and current safeguarding and equality legislation.