Careers Lead

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The job requirements are detailed below.

Can be based at any of the following campuses: (Bicton, Duchy Stoke, Camborne, St Austell)

£28,707.71 FTE

Full time (37 hours)

23

August 2026

27 August 2026

We are looking for a Careers Leader for our students across the Cornwall College Group.

The successful candidate will play in a key role in ensuring that students have access to independent careers guidance as well as information and advice on progression opportunities and a chance to develop their employability skills.

The post holder will directly line manage staff as well as coordinate the activity of external careers provision. The role will also need to work with a range of college staff to ensure that there is a full careers programme and provision available to support our diverse range of students.

The role is a cross college role and is likely to be required to travel to other campuses to ensure that provision is in place. However, the base campus can be agreed for the successful candidate.

Experience of providing careers guidance and support is vital and a Level 6 qualification in Careers Guidance will be required (this can be gained in post if required). The successful candidate will hold a minimum Level 2 qualification in English and Maths as well as a level 3 qualification. Experience in leading a team in is desirable. Please see the job description for full details of the essential and desirable skills and experiences for this role.

This role is full time (37 hours) working over 5 days.

We have excellent terms and conditions of employment. We offer:

• Generous annual leave schemes – 25 days per annum for support roles, plus a paid Christmas closure of two weeks for most roles.
• Access to generous occupational pension schemes for teachers and support staff.
• Flexible and supportive family friendly working practices.
• A range of staff development activities available and all employees have access to free tuition on many of our courses.
• A range of health and wellbeing initiatives to our employees including access to free counselling and a corporate eye care scheme.
• Employee discount scheme via a corporate benefit scheme – discounts with major retailers.
• Most of our campus sites offer free parking to employees as well as discounted restaurants and salons.

The Cornwall College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful appointment to this role will require satisfactory completion of recruitment checks.

We are dedicated to fostering a sustainable and responsible work environment. Education and Training providers have a crucial role in preserving and protecting the environment for future generations. As part of our mission, it seeks individuals who share our passion for sustainability and want to impact the world positively.

Staff can contribute to sustainability initiatives, such as reducing carbon emissions, minimising waste and implementing eco-friendly practices. Employees are encouraged to actively participate in sustainability programs and offer resources and support for their personal sustainability goals.