Careers & World of Work Manager
J2417
Posted: 11/02/2026
- £39401
- Cambridge, East Anglia,
- Permanent
Careers & World of Work Manager
Salary: £39,401
Location: Cambridge
Are you an experienced careers professional with a passion for guiding learners and driving employability programmes? We are recruiting a Careers & World of Work Manager to join a dynamic Student Services team in Cambridge. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead the college’s careers provision, support learners and apprentices, and make a tangible impact on their futures.
What you’ll do:
All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS with Barred List check.
If you are a strategic and inspiring leader with a strong background in careers guidance, this role gives you the chance to shape the careers and employability pathways for learners across Cambridge.
Salary: £39,401
Location: Cambridge
Are you an experienced careers professional with a passion for guiding learners and driving employability programmes? We are recruiting a Careers & World of Work Manager to join a dynamic Student Services team in Cambridge. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead the college’s careers provision, support learners and apprentices, and make a tangible impact on their futures.
What you’ll do:
- Manage and coordinate the Careers and World of Work provision for students and apprentices
- Lead and support a team to deliver high-quality impartial careers advice and guidance
- Manage work experience, placement activities, and employability initiatives
- Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of the CRC Careers Programme
- Engage with employers, external agencies, and stakeholders to support learners’ career pathways
- Ensure achievement of the Gatsby Benchmarks and other quality standards
- Proven experience managing careers and work experience provision within an FE setting
- Level 6 Diploma in Careers Guidance and Development
- Minimum of GCSEs in English & Maths (Grade A-C or equivalent)
- Strong understanding of employability frameworks, including Gatsby Benchmarks
- Excellent communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills
- High level of professionalism, integrity, and proactive approach
- Flexibility and adaptability to changing circumstances
- Ability to remain calm under pressure
- Full-time, 37 hours per week, full year
- Agile working: one day per week from home, except during peak periods
- Generous holiday entitlement plus bank holidays
- Competitive pension schemes (TPS 28.68%, LGPS 20.10%)
- Staff development and career progression opportunities
- Discounts on college courses, Apple products, and high street/online retailers
- Free gym membership and discounted fitness classes
- On-site subsidised restaurants and coffee outlets (Costa Coffee and Starbucks)
- BUPA Health Expenses plan, occupational health services, and employee assistance programme
- Free on-site parking
All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS with Barred List check.
If you are a strategic and inspiring leader with a strong background in careers guidance, this role gives you the chance to shape the careers and employability pathways for learners across Cambridge.
