Head of Careers and Employability

Salary: Management contract/Head of Dept scale - (£54,258 - £66,072)

Location: Altrincham (travel will be required to all campuses across the group)

The Trafford & Stockport College Group (TSCG) has an opportunity for an experienced Head of Careers and Employability to join the Student Experience team to help us achieve our vision of unlocking potential and fostering success.

The Role:

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for shaping futures, driving employability, and building powerful partnerships? TSCG is seeking an exceptional Head of Careers and Employability to lead our ambitious, learner‑centred strategy across CEIAG, work‑related learning, T Level industry placements, and school engagement. In this influential role, you will drive a future‑focused, intelligence‑led approach that ensures every learner is fully prepared for their next steps—whether higher education, apprenticeships, or employment—while strengthening our strategic relationships with schools and employers to build sustainable recruitment pipelines. With responsibility for multiple specialist teams across the Group, you will champion excellence, shape impactful initiatives, and ensure our work aligns with the Ofsted Education Inspection Framework, Gatsby Benchmarks and local labour market priorities. If you are a collaborative, strategic leader who thrives in a dynamic environment, we want to hear from you. Join us in delivering our vision of unlocking potential and fostering success for every learner.

About you:

We are seeking an individual who is a strategic, confident leader with strong experience in FE, CEIAG, employability or school engagement would thrive here. They should be data‑driven, forward‑thinking, and able to turn insights into impactful action. A great fit is collaborative, builds strong partnerships with schools and employers, and communicates well at all levels. They will be motivated by improving learner outcomes, especially for vulnerable and disadvantaged students, and comfortable overseeing multiple teams across campuses. Resilient, organised and adaptable, they can balance strategic vision with high‑quality operational delivery in a fast‑moving environment.

About TSCG – Making a difference together

At Trafford & Stockport College Group (TSCG), we’re more than just a workplace – we’re a community where everyone belongs. Our colleagues are at the heart of everything we do, and we’re committed to creating an environment where you feel valued, supported, and inspired to thrive. It doesn’t matter if you’re teaching in the classroom, working behind the scenes, or leading from the front, your role makes a real difference. Becoming part of TSCG means joining an ambitious, forward‑thinking college group dedicated to shaping brilliant futures. Whether you’re supporting learners on their journey, driving innovation, or helping to build strong employer partnerships, you’ll be part of a team that believes in collaboration, growth, and making a positive impact.

Exceptional Benefits Package:

• 40 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Generous company pension contribution of 20.8%
• Onsite Costa Coffee & Subsidies staff canteen
• Employee Assistance Programme that extends the supports to your family members
• Tailored Professional Development plan
• Free onsite Parking

All employees, including senior managers, will normally be appointed to the minimum point of the pay grade for the job. In certain cases, it may be appropriate to appoint to a higher point in the pay grade at the discretion of the Director of HR & Performance due to the candidate’s current salary, experience or qualifications. Staff at Trafford & Stockport College Group go above and beyond to ensure that our students get the best possible teaching and support to enable them to reach their ambitions. We expect the very highest standards for all students, and this is evidenced year after year by our achievement and progression outcomes. If you are passionate about championing inclusion, fostering positive employee experiences, and making a difference, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

TSCG is an equal‑opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. As part of our commitment to being a Disability Confident Employer, all disabled applicants who meet the minimum requirements of the job, as set out in the job description and person specification, will be guaranteed an interview.

The Trafford & Stockport College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expects all staff to share this commitment. Employment at the Trafford & Stockport College Group is subject to an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) Check via the Disclosure and Barring Service and any post in regulated activity will also be subject to an additional barred list check. The Group will meet the costs associated with this. Please note that new guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 requires us to carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on successful candidates. The role is open to direct applicants only. This role may close early please submit your application early to avoid disappointment. We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the adverts should we receive a sufficient level of interest!