Senior Careers and Industry Placement Lead
Location: South London / Surrey area
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Are you passionate about helping young people access meaningful careers and industry placements? We're seeking a Senior Careers and Industry Placement Lead to head up a dynamic team delivering an outstanding careers and placements offer across a vibrant Further Education setting.
The Role
You will lead a team responsible for providing high-quality careers guidance and coordinating industry placements for students across a range of programmes, including T Levels and vocational study routes.
Your role will include:
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Leading and managing the careers and placement team across campuses
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Overseeing the delivery of activities aligned with the Gatsby Benchmarks
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Building strong employer networks and securing placement opportunities
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Ensuring the quality, safety, and compliance of industry placements
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Keeping up to date with national careers guidance, IAG policy, and local skills priorities
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Promoting careers and placements internally and externally
About You
We’re looking for someone with:
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Experience in leading careers guidance or employability services within an educational or training environment
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Strong knowledge of the Gatsby Benchmarks, T Levels, and industry placement frameworks
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Proven ability to build relationships with employers and stakeholders
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Excellent digital skills, including experience with Microsoft 365 tools (SharePoint, Teams, etc.)
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A qualification in Careers/IAG (or willingness to obtain)
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A commitment to safeguarding, equality, and professional development
? You Will Also Need:
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Maths & English at Level 2 (GCSE or equivalent)
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The ability to manage a team and deliver results under pressure
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An adaptable, student-focused, and proactive approach
Why Join Us?
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Be part of a supportive and forward-thinking educational institution
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Lead an area that directly impacts students’ career success
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Access to ongoing CPD and development opportunities
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Generous holiday and pension schemes
Ready to make a difference in young people’s lives and shape the future workforce?
Apply today and bring your leadership, vision, and industry know-how to this impactful role.
We are committed to equality, diversity, and safeguarding. All applicants will be subject to relevant background checks.
TR2 Recruitment Ltd acts as an Employment Agency for permanent workers and an Employment Business for temporary workers.
Hana Capper
Market Specialist in Education