Careers Hub Lead; West; Place Partnership Trust

Salary

Band I, £38,316 to 40,879 per annum (actual salary)

Place Partnership

Term Time Only + 20 Days

1

Wakefield and surrounding areas

Permanent

Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of Place Partnership

To Start As Soon As Possible

Location:

Across the West Hub (Wakefield)

Place Partnership is seeking to appoint an ambitious, highly motivated and strategic Careers Hub Lead, to lead, develop and champion an exceptional careers education programme across our secondary academies in the West Hub (Wakefield). The role offers an exciting opportunity to oversee the planning and implementation of a progressive, high-quality careers programme that supports young people and equips them with the knowledge, skills and experiences they need to succeed.

The successful candidate will have overall responsibility for the coordination and delivery of the Trust’s Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) programme across the West Hub’s secondary academies. They will ensure the programme fully complies with statutory requirements, while driving continuous improvement towards achieving all eight Gatsby Benchmarks. Working closely with senior leaders, governors, and external partners, The Careers Hub Leader will monitor, evaluate, and enhance the effectiveness of the careers provision, through the use of benchmarking tools, performance data, and quality assurance processes, providing clear and impactful reporting to stakeholders including Ofsted.

A central aspect of the role will involve building and sustaining strong partnerships with employers, further and higher education providers, training organisations and external agencies. The postholder will represent the Trust within professional networks and create meaningful opportunities for students to engage with the world of work. They will also work closely with parents and carers to support young people in making well-informed decisions about their future pathways, fostering a collaborative approach that raises aspirations and promotes positive destinations for all students.

The role is based in the West Hub, with the central office and academies based in Wakefield.

• Knowledgeable about the Gatsby Benchmarks and wider Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) frameworks, with the ability to apply them effectively to support positive outcomes for young people.
• Holding, or working towards, a Level 6 qualification in Careers Guidance.
• Confident in using data and performance measures to evaluate impact, identify areas for improvement and drive continuous development.
• Able to demonstrate excellent communication, organisational and partnership-building skills.
• Passionate about improving life chances, raising aspirations, and supporting young people from all backgrounds to achieve their full potential.
• Committed to empowering young people to make informed decisions about their education, training and future career pathways.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking and ambitious organisation, driven by a genuine passion for the wellbeing, care, and education of young people.

Place Partnership was formed in September 2026 following the voluntary merger of two strong and successful Trusts in South and West Yorkshire:
Maltby Learning Trust, established in 2014, and Accord Multi Academy Trust, founded in 2016. At the heart of Place Partnership is a commitment to building a culture where people feel valued, take pride in their place, and hold high expectations because everyone matters. At Place Partnership we are dedicated to providing high-quality education which ensures that every child is given the…