Job Description

Careers and Progression Coordinator

Scale 6, currently 33,477 to 36,577 per annum

Hours per week: 37.5 hours

Benefits: include free parking, free lunch, free hot drinks, generous annual leave, generous pension scheme, health cash plan, NUS discount cards, a unique working environment, 6 acres of beautiful grounds.

Fircroft is a residential college occupying a former Cadbury family home, set in six acres of beautiful grounds in Selly Oak, Birmingham. We were originally founded to provide educational opportunities for some of the most disadvantaged and excluded members of society. More than one hundred years on from the birth of Fircroft College, its mission of 'social justice' is more relevant than ever.

Fircroft is a thriving and ambitious College, our values are embedded throughout the organisation and we are consistently nominated for sector and professional awards as an employer. We were assessed at "Gold" Level once again in 2021 by Investors In People. As an organisation we are truly passionate about climate change and sustainability and were the first College to declare a climate change emergency - in joining our team you will have an incredible opportunity to make a real difference in this vital area.

We are looking to appoint a Careers and Progression. The post holder will be responsible for leading the delivery of high-quality, personalised careers and progression support for our learners. You will coordinate careers education, advice, and employer engagement across the college, supporting both staff and students with up-to-date resources and events to improve learner destinations and progression.

To be considered for this role you must have a Level 4 IAG qualification or equivalent experience, along with experience in career planning, delivering careers sessions, and developing labour market resources. You will need the ability to work collaboratively and provide tailored advice to diverse learners, as well as a successful track record of building partnerships with employers. The successful candidate will have familiarity with career guidance frameworks and progression pathways, strong communication and organisational skills, and a clear commitment to adult learning and supporting positive learner outcomes.

The right person will be someone who enjoys working at a fast pace with a variety of different tasks, who is self-managed with a strong work ethic, who has a positive outlook and a 'can do' attitude and is a completer / finisher.

If you meet the criteria above and would like to apply for this role please visit

https://www.fircroft.ac.uk/Pages/Category/current-vacancies . Here you will be able to download an application form and equal opportunities form to complete and return to us by the closing date.

Closing date for this post is:

29 August 2025

(Please note that the college reserves the right to close the vacancy earlier if sufficient applications are received)

Interviews to take place: the week commencing TBC

This College is committed to equality of opportunity, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment. Due to the nature of the College's work, all employees are required to have a Disclosure and Barring Service check in place prior to starting employment.
In 2021, we were very proud to affiliate with the Black FE Leadership Group. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 33,477.00-36,577.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 29/08/2025