Careers & World of Work Manager
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Posted: 25/11/2025
- £39401
- Cambridge, East Anglia,
- Permanent
Job Title: Careers & World of Work Manager
Salary: £39,401 per annum
Location: Cambridge
We are currently seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Careers & World of Work Manager to join a highly regarded Further Education provider. This is an excellent opportunity for a dynamic leader with strong experience in careers education, advice and guidance, and work experience provision within an FE environment.
This is a full-time, full-year role offering a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.
About the Role The Careers & World of Work Manager will lead the strategic and operational delivery of the organisation’s Careers and World of Work provision. You will manage and coordinate high-quality impartial careers advice, work experience and placement activities, and contribute to the ongoing development of an impactful, modern careers programme.
The role involves leading a team, engaging employers, and ensuring students and apprentices receive exceptional support aligned with industry needs and recognised standards.
Key responsibilities include:
What We’re Looking For The ideal candidate will have:
If you are passionate about delivering high-quality careers and work experience provision and driving positive student outcomes, we welcome your application.
Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.
Salary: £39,401 per annum
Location: Cambridge
We are currently seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Careers & World of Work Manager to join a highly regarded Further Education provider. This is an excellent opportunity for a dynamic leader with strong experience in careers education, advice and guidance, and work experience provision within an FE environment.
This is a full-time, full-year role offering a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.
About the Role The Careers & World of Work Manager will lead the strategic and operational delivery of the organisation’s Careers and World of Work provision. You will manage and coordinate high-quality impartial careers advice, work experience and placement activities, and contribute to the ongoing development of an impactful, modern careers programme.
The role involves leading a team, engaging employers, and ensuring students and apprentices receive exceptional support aligned with industry needs and recognised standards.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing careers advice, guidance, and employability provision
- Overseeing work experience and placement activities across the organisation
- Ensuring alignment with Gatsby Benchmarks and sector best practice
- Leading and supporting staff to deliver a high-quality service
- Working effectively with employers, external agencies, and internal stakeholders
- Contributing to continuous improvement of the Careers Programme
- Ensuring robust systems, processes, and safeguarding practices are maintained
What We’re Looking For The ideal candidate will have:
- Extensive experience managing Careers and Work Experience provision within FE
- A Level 6 Diploma in Careers Guidance and Development
- GCSE English and Maths at Grade A–C (or equivalent)
- Strong understanding of the Gatsby Benchmarks
- Ability to build productive relationships with employers and external partners
- Exceptional organisational, communication, and leadership skills
- Professional integrity, resilience, and a proactive approach
- Adaptability and calmness under pressure
- Generous holiday entitlement plus bank holidays
- Competitive contributory pension schemes (TPS and LGPS)
- Discounted Apple products
- Free gym membership or discounted classes
- Discounted internal courses
- BUPA Health Expenses cash plan and Occupational Health services
- Free on-site parking
- Retail and online discounts
- On-site restaurants and coffee outlets
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Extensive staff development opportunities
If you are passionate about delivering high-quality careers and work experience provision and driving positive student outcomes, we welcome your application.
Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.
