Barking & Dagenham College
Careers Progression Team Leader
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Join a vibrant college committed to the success of our staff, learners, businesses and communities!
Barking & Dagenham College has an exciting opportunity for a Careers Progression Team Leader to join our Student Welfare & Support Directorate.
You will join us on a full-time, 36 hpw, permanent contract and in return, we will offer a competitive salary of £39,319 to £41,521 pa inclusive of London Weighting, dependent on qualifications and experience.
Our Story
Barking & Dagenham College of Further & Higher Education is a dynamic, community-focused college with a strong reputation for technical and vocational excellence. Established in 1961 and operating across Barking and Rush Green campuses, we support thousands of learners and apprentices each year to develop the skills, confidence and qualifications they need to thrive.
With significant investment in our facilities — including our East London Institute of Technology — we provide outstanding learning and working environments for both staff and students.
Our Careers Progression team plays a vital role in empowering students within our community to build confidence to progress into employment.
What You’ll Be Doing
Reporting to the Director of Student Welfare & Support, the Careers Progression Team Leader will provide operational leadership and coordination of the College's Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) service, ensuring high-quality delivery of careers guidance, work-related learning and progression support.
The postholder will oversee the day-to-day operation of the careers service, ensuring students receive consistent, impartial and high-quality careers guidance, while supporting the College to meet statutory requirements and national benchmarks. This role combines operational leadership with direct delivery of one-to-one careers guidance, providing students with the support they need to make informed decisions about their future pathways.
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You will;
- Coordinate the day-to-day delivery of the College's careers service, ensuring effective coverage, prioritisation and responsiveness
- Deliver high-quality, impartial one-to-one careers guidance interviews to students across all cohorts
- Support priority groups, including vulnerable learners, SEND students and those at risk of becoming NEET
- Lead and support delivery of the College's CEIAG programme, ensuring alignment with Gatsby Benchmarks and statutory guidance
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with employers, higher education providers and external partners to enhance progression opportunities
- Support and mentor Careers Progression Coaches and Careers Advisors, promoting high standards of professional practice
- Monitor service quality, student destinations and progression outcomes, supporting continuous improvement and compliance requirements
- Coordinate careers fairs, employer engagement activities and progression events to enhance the student experience
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for a passionate and committed individual, who understands the transformational impact of Further Education.
You Should Have
- Minimum Level 6 Diploma in Careers Guidance & Development
- English and Maths qualifications at Level 2 or above
In Addition, You Will Demonstrate
- Experience delivering careers guidance/IAG in an education or similar environment
- Experience coordinating or supporting a careers, employability or progression service
- Experience working with employers, higher education providers and external stakeholders
- Knowledge and understanding of CEIAG frameworks, Gatsby Benchmarks and statutory guidance
- Strong communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities and respond effectively to changing operational demands
- Commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion
- Experience of supporting young people from diverse backgrounds to achieve positive progression outcomes
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What’s In It for You?
We Offer a Wide Range Of Benefits, Including
- A competitive salary
- Generous holiday and pension packages
- Ongoing CPD and strong links with industry
- Free parking and access to travel-to-work and technology assistance schemes
- The opportunity to be part of a passionate, supportive team focused on learner success
Advert closing date: 27/09/2026
Interviews taking place from 05/10/2026
Barking & Dagenham College is committed to best practice relating to safer recruitment and safeguarding. Please note that all employment checks are made in-line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines and Barking & Dagenham College use AI automation as part of our candidate processing. Job offers will be subject to onboarding checks including social media checks. For further information relating to onboarding expectations/our safeguarding framework, please speak with the Talent team directly.
Barking & Dagenham College is proudly an inclusive employer, striving towards an open culture where everyone can bring their whole selves to work, safely and without fear of judgment or persecution. We welcome applications from all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, race, religion, beliefs, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation or age. Should you require any reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to let us know. You will not be disadvantaged for stating your needs and we want to support you to do your best in this process.
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