Current jobs related to Employability & Careers Manager - London N TS - CECOS College

  • Employer Engagement Manager

    1 week ago

    London N TS, United Kingdom CECOS College London Full time

    About usWe're looking for a persuasive, target-driven professional who can convince employers across London to hire unemployed adults into fairly paid jobs. If you know how to sell opportunities, influence business decisions and build employer relationships that lead to real job offers, this role is for you.For over 25 years, CECOS College London has helped...

  • Enterprise Account Executive

    5 hours ago

    London, United Kingdom Culture Amp Full time

    **Join us on our mission to make a better world of work.** Culture Amp revolutionizes how over 25 million employees across 6,000 companies create a better world of work. As the global platform leader for employee experience, Culture Amp empowers companies of all sizes and industries to transform employee engagement, develop high performing teams, and retain...

  • Enterprise Account Executive

    5 hours ago

    London, United Kingdom Culture Amp Full time

    **Join us on our mission to make a better world of work.** Culture Amp revolutionizes how over 25 million employees across 6,000 companies create a better world of work. As the global platform leader for employee experience, Culture Amp empowers companies of all sizes and industries to transform employee engagement, develop high performing teams, and retain...

  • Graduate Development Manager

    1 week ago

    London Area, United Kingdom AMP Clean Energy Full time

    Graduate Development Manager – Battery Box ProjectsLocation:London |Contract:Permanent |Hours:40 per week |Salary:CompetitiveAbout AMPAt AMP, we're driving the energy transition by funding, developing, and delivering flexible, low-carbon energy solutions. Our mission is to create a smarter, more sustainable energy future. To meet this challenge, we're...

  • Enterprise Customer Success Coach

    4 days ago

    London, United Kingdom Culture Amp Full time

    **Join us on our mission to make a better world of work.** Culture Amp revolutionizes how over 25 million employees across 6,000 companies create a better world of work. As the global platform leader for employee experience, Culture Amp empowers companies of all sizes and industries to transform employee engagement, develop high performing teams, and retain...

  • Lead Enterprise Account Executive

    2 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom Culture Amp Full time

    **Join us on our mission to make a better world of work.** Culture Amp is the world’s leading employee experience platform, revolutionizing how 25 million employees across more than 6,500 companies create a better world of work. Culture Amp empowers companies of all sizes and industries to transform employee engagement, drive performance management, and...

  • Product Support Specialist

    1 week ago

    London, United Kingdom Culture Amp Full time

    **Join us on our mission to make a better world of work.** Culture Amp revolutionizes how over 25 million employees across 6,000 companies create a better world of work. As the global platform leader for employee experience, Culture Amp empowers companies of all sizes and industries to transform employee engagement, develop high performing teams, and retain...

  • Client Partner, Amp

    1 week ago

    London, United Kingdom Spotify Full time

    Ad Sales- Sell what you love. For us and millions of users across the globe, that’s Spotify. Join the Sales team and you’ll build the relationships that help grow our business in existing markets and beyond. We don’t just sell creative solutions to our clients and partners, we help to shape them; using our expert knowledge of ad products, sales...

  • Product Support Specialist

    1 week ago

    London, United Kingdom Culture Amp Full time

    **Join us on our mission to make a better world of work.** Culture Amp is the world’s leading employee experience platform, revolutionizing how 25 million employees across more than 6,500 companies create a better world of work. Culture Amp empowers companies of all sizes and industries to transform employee engagement, drive performance management, and...

  • Assistant Connections Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Greater London, United Kingdom AMP Clean Energy Full time

    Assistant Connections Manager AMP Clean Energy is committed to supporting the energy transition by funding, developing, and delivering flexible energy solutions and helping businesses decarbonise. Overview We are looking for two Assistant Connections Managers to join our Battery Box Development Team. They will lead and manage all aspects of grid connection...

Employability & Careers Manager

2 weeks ago

London N TS, United Kingdom CECOS College Full time £40,000 - £60,000 per year

The Employability & Careers Manager will play a pivotal roleto lead the College's strategic approach to employability, careers guidance, and employer engagement. The post holder will manage the Employability & Careers team, develop partnerships with employers, and oversee initiatives that enhance students' career readiness, work placement opportunities, and long-term employability outcomes.

Are you a natural communicator with a passion for building connections? Do you thrive on creating opportunities that empower people to achieve their dreams? Are you ready to make a lasting impact by matching our students with exciting placements and experiences that will shape their futures?

If you have answered YES to these questions, we want to hear from you

If you are ready to be part of a team who are passionate about helping students to unlock their potential and kickstart their careers, then this could be the perfect role for you CECOS College London is an outstanding college specialising in adult education, and we have an exciting opportunity for an Employability & Careers Manager to become part of our dedicated team. This permanent position is your chance to truly make a difference, helping our students develop essential skills, gain invaluable experience, and build confidence for their next steps.

As a vital member of our Support team, you will take on a dynamic and varied role where no two days are the same As our Employability & Careers Manager, you will be at the heart of creating and nurturing strong relationships with local businesses and voluntary organisations. You will spot and develop exciting new placement opportunities that inspire and challenge our students. You will collaborate with academic staff and students to match placements that align perfectly with individual aspirations and manage the behind-the-scenes magic, ensuring smooth and efficient placement administration. You will also support students in developing their employability skills and knowledge of job search and application by working with our Careers Academies, which could involve organising and delivering small scale events, workshops or 1:1 meeting.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership & Management

  • Develop, implement, and oversee the College's employability and careers strategy in line with institutional objectives
  • Lead, motivate, and manage the Employability & Careers team to deliver outstanding support and outcomes for students
  • Set and monitor departmental targets, KPIs, and progression data (including the B3 matrix) to continuously improve performance and impact

Employer Engagement & Partnerships

  • Build, strengthen, and maintain strategic partnerships with employers, industry bodies, and professional networks both regionally and nationally
  • Identify and develop new opportunities for student placements, internships, and graduate employment pathways
  • Represent the College at external events, networking opportunities, and employer forums

Student Employability & Career Development

  • Oversee the design and delivery of employability and career development programmes, workshops, and one-to-one guidance sessions
  • Ensure students have access to high-quality careers advice, job search support, and placement opportunities tailored to their aspirations and academic focus

Events & Initiatives

  • Manage the planning and delivery of career fairs, employer engagement events, guest speaker sessions, and industry panels
  • Collaborate with the academic team to embed employability into the curriculum

Compliance & Quality Assurance

  • Ensure all employability and placement activities meet safeguarding, compliance, and quality standards
  • Monitor data and prepare reports to demonstrate outcomes and inform future strategic planning

Essential Skills & Experience:

  • Strong leadership and people management skills, with experience overseeing teams or projects
  • Experience developing and managing employability initiatives or work placement programmes
  • Experience in employability, careers guidance, recruitment, or student services
  • Excellent communication and networking skills
  • Strong organisational and event-planning abilities
  • Understanding of the local job market and employer needs
  • Passion for supporting young people and adult learners into meaningful employment
  • Proficiency with MS Office, online job portals, and digital communication tools

Desirable:

  • Level 3 & above qualification in Business & Management
  • Previous experience in Higher or further education or working with diverse learners
  • Knowledge of apprenticeship and traineeship frameworks

What We Offer:

  • A collaborative and inclusive working environment
  • Opportunities for CPD and training
  • The chance to make a real difference in students' futures

Working Hours & Flexibility:

  • Full-time: 40 hours per week
  • Flexibility required: schedule may include evening and weekend work
  • Willingness to travel across the UK as required by the role

Equal Opportunity Statement:

CECOS College London is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £50,000.00-£60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company pension

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • London, N9 0TS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

  • Please specify your right to work status (if you are holding a visa, please state your visa type and the expiration date)

Willingness to travel:

  • 100% (preferred)

Work Location: In person