Careers Lead
Stephenson (Mk) Trust, Milton Keynes, MK14 6AX15 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
24 June 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
9 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £36,363.00 - £38,220.00 Annually (FTE)
Careers Lead job summary
Careers Lead
SMKT is seeking an ambitious, passionate, and innovative Careers Lead to develop and deliver an outstanding careers education programme that empowers young people to achieve their aspirations and succeed in their chosen pathways.
As Careers Lead, you will play a pivotal role in shaping students' futures by providing strategic leadership for careers education, information, advice, and guidance (CEIAG) across the trust. You will work closely with students, families, employers, universities, apprenticeship providers, and staff to ensure every learner is equipped with the knowledge, skills, and experiences needed to make informed decisions about their future.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the strategic development and implementation of the trust's careers programme.
Ensure compliance with the Gatsby Benchmarks and relevant statutory guidance.
Build and maintain strong partnerships with employers, higher education institutions, apprenticeship providers, and community organisations.
Coordinate meaningful employer encounters, work experience opportunities, careers fairs, and enrichment activities.
Track and evaluate student destinations and progression outcomes.
Support students with careers planning, post-16 and post-18 pathways, apprenticeships, higher education, and employment opportunities.
Manage careers-related events and initiatives across the trust.
Work collaboratively with senior leaders, teaching staff, and external stakeholders to embed careers education throughout the curriculum.
About You
We are looking for someone who:
Has experience in careers education, guidance, employability, youth development, or a related field.
Demonstrates excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
Has a strong understanding of education pathways, apprenticeships, higher education, and labour market information.
Is highly organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple projects effectively.
Is passionate about improving outcomes and opportunities for young people.
Holds, or is willing to work towards, a relevant careers qualification.
What We Offer
The opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of young people.
A supportive and collaborative working environment.
Professional development and training opportunities.
Access to a network of educational professionals across the trust.
Competitive salary and benefits package.
If you are committed to helping young people realise their potential and build successful futures, we would love to hear from you.
How to Apply
Due to our commitment to safer recruitment practices, we can only accept applications through My New Term. Please do not submit CVs as these will not be considered.
Further Information
If you would like to discuss the role in more detail, arrange a visit or if you require any further information, please contact our HR Team via email at HR@stephensonacademy.org.uk or via telephone on 01908 889400.
Stephenson MK Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, satisfactory references, and other pre-employment checks in line with statutory guidance, including KCSIE. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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- Type
- Multi-academy trust
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