Trust Careers Lead

Meridian Trust, Huntingdon, PE28 5TQ

24 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  June 2026

• Closing date

  20 April 2026 at 10am

• Date listed

  27 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other leadership roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £41,564.00 - £45,242.00 Annually (Actual)

Trust Careers Lead job summary

Trust Careers Lead

Salary: Meridian Trust Grade 12 (points 36-40) Actual Salary £41,564-£45,242.

Hours of work: 37 hours per week, 40 weeks per year (Term time plus two weeks)

We are proud to share we have an exciting opportunity to join our central team as the Trust Careers Lead.This strategic leadership role is responsible for setting the vision and direction of Careers Education, Information, Advice, and Guidance (CEIAG) across all secondary and special schools within Meridian Trust, while providing oversight for our primary phase. 

The Opportunity

• Lead the strategic development of a sequenced, impactful Trust-wide CEIAG framework.

• Provide professional guidance and support to Careers Leaders across the Trust.

• Work closely with the Executive Principals and Trustees to report on national developments and Gatsby Benchmark compliance.

• Act as the Trust’s lead for the Careers & Enterprise Company, Unifrog, and Complete Careers.

• Utilise your Level 6 capability to provide independent careers guidance where required in trust schools.

• Lead on internal and external communication strategies and campaigns.

 

The ideal candidate

• Holds a Level 6 accredited qualification in Career Guidance and Development and is eligible for the UK Register of Career Development Professionals.

• Has proven experience leading CEIAG within a school, local authority, or MAT environment.

• Is proficient in using Compass+, familiar with Unifrog, and understands the process of gaining the Quality on Careers Mark

• Is confident in presenting to Senior Management and external partners, with the ability to coach and influence staff at all levels.

•  A team player with a ‘can-do’ attitude and a genuine commitment to improving outcomes for all young people, particularly the disadvantaged.

Meridian Trust is a successful multi-academy trust founded on its commitment to people and communities. 

Our proven approach over more than a decade has elevated us to a respected and admired academy trust, a national leader in education and a source of great pride to the communities we serve.  The Trust currently operates 36 schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire and has forged strong links within all these communities. We are committed to high quality professional development and career opportunities for all staff.  To find out more about the Trust, please visit: www.meridiantrust.co.uk 

Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to -

• CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in

• Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources

• Cycle to work scheme

• Defined benefit local government or Teacher’s pension scheme

• Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations

• Free on-site parking

• Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays

To explore our full range of benefits, please visit https://www.meridiantrust.co.uk/jobs-and-training/benefits/.  

For more information about the role please download the Applicant Information Pack below. 

Closing date for applications is: 9 am Monday 20th April 2026.

Interview to take place on: Monday 27th & Tuesday 28th April 2026.

 

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. 

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.   

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

About Meridian Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/meridian-trust

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