Careers and Education Manager
Job description
| Salary £32,020-£36,298 Per annum | Fixed Term, Full Time, until 2 years from appointment, 37 hours per week | Education Improvement |
- Preston City / Agile working
- 16-19 Education and Skills (Education Improvement Service)
- Essential car user/driving licence required
Within the Education Improvement Service, the 16-19 Education and Skills Team is creating a new team which is focused on providing young people with high quality, impartial information, advice and guidance, supporting them to engage in education, employment or training once they have left school. We are seeking a hardworking, creative and enthusiastic individual to manage this new team and help us to provide a great resource for the young people across Lancashire, supporting them to achieve their potential and secure a positive outcome for their futures.
Whilst your main focus will be supporting young people aged 16 and 17 to engage in education, employment or training, you will also be responsible for overseeing the work of the team on a day to day basis.
You will be required to liaise with education and training providers as well as local employers so that you understand the range of opportunities available to young people and you will also need to develop an understanding of the wider support services available to young people. In addition to this, you will be required to work alongside the Participation Relationship Manager and the 16-19 Education and Skills Lead to manage the work of the team and to effectively target resources across the county.
It is an exciting time to join us as you can help shape the work of this new team and make a direct contribution to the achievement of the priorities within our Education Strategy for 2022 to 2025.
It is essential that you are passionate about working with young people and supporting them to be the best they can. Improving the outcomes of all young people across Lancashire, regardless of their ability and background, is a key priority for Lancashire County Council and this post will help us to achieve that.
This is a fixed term, full time position and, whilst the post will be officially based at County Hall in Preston, flexible working arrangements will be available. To undertake this role effectively, you must be committed to travelling within Lancashire and surrounding areas. The post will be for 2 years from date of appointment.
Please refer to the job description and person specification for more detail, including the essential criteria. Please note that there is a requirement for the postholder to have an enhanced DBS check to undertake this role.
We expect interviews to take place during week commencing 22 nd May 2023.
If this opportunity is of interest and you would like an informal discussion or any further information, please contact Sarah Hirst on 01772 531842 or at [email protected] .
Please ensure you have uploaded and attached your supporting statement to evidence how you meet the criteria for the role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence.
The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013) . If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Further information can be found on the 'Our Recruitment Process' tab.
You will be required to provide a car for use in connection with the duties of this post and must be insured for business use. However, we may consider you if you cannot drive because of a disability.
In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on LCC Vacancies website.
We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.
Job Description & Person Specification
