Job Description

About the role:

Cambridge Regional College is seeking a dynamic and experienced Careers & World of Work Manager to join our Student Services team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and coordinating the Careers and World of Work provision, ensuring a high-quality service for current and potential students and apprentices. This role involves leading teams to provide high quality impartial advice and guidance, managing work experience and placement activities, and contributing to the continuous development of the CRC Careers Programme. You will join us on a full time (37 hours), full year basis and in return will receive a salary of 37,705 per annum.

What we are looking for in our role:

A high-calibre dynamic manager with considerable experience of managing and providing an excellent Careers and Work Experience provision within an FE setting. You will hold a good level of education, a Level 6 Diploma in Careers Guidance and Development plus a minimum of GCSE's in English & Maths (Grade A-C or equivalent). Experience of the achievement of the Gatsby Benchmarks and ability to interact with employers and external agencies to support the careers and employability agenda is vital for the role.



In addition, you will have a high level of integrity and professionalism, with an enthusiastic and proactive approach to work and the ability to remain calm under pressure. Flexibility and adaptability to changing circumstances are essential.

Cambridge Regional College

is a large and inspirational centre of learning with Campuses in Cambridge and Huntingdon. We have outstanding teaching and leisure facilities and a reputation for excellence in a number of fields. Our campus facilities are among the best in the country, and you'll find a modern teaching environment with lots of energy and interaction. CRC is a college to be proud of and to be in.



In addition, we value our staff as we understand they make the difference in transforming lives, our investment in our staff has been formally recognised in being accredited with Investors in People Gold status.

Just some of the rewards you can benefit from joining our staff, include:

Generous holiday leave entitlement plus bank holidays

Generous pension scheme

Discounted rates on Apple products

Free gym membership option and discounted classes

Discounted rates on college courses

BUPA Health Expenses cash plan and Occupational Health services

Free on-site car parking,

Exclusive discounts for high street and online stores with Rewards@CRC

On site restaurants, retail and coffee outlets (Costa Coffee at Cambridge Campus and Starbucks at Huntingdon Campus)

Free independent telephone counselling service with our Employee Assistant Programme

Staff Development opportunities.

Agile working

1 day per week except during peak times

Safeguarding statement

Cambridge Regional College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Therefore, we expect all workers and employees to share this commitment.



All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced criminal records with Barred List check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).


The College reserves the right to fill this vacancy ahead of the closing date if a suitable candidate is found.