Careers & Learner Development Manager

About us

Westminster Adult Education Service is a leading provider of adult education in London, committed to empowering individuals through lifelong learning. Our work environment is stimulating and inclusive, promotes diversity, and fosters personal growth. Join us in our mission to inspire lifelong learning in our communities and become an integral part of our team. If you are ready to elevate your career, apply today and be part of our exciting journey at Westminster Adult Education Service.

Key responsibilities

• To provide impartial career information, advice, and guidance service using online platforms, cross-service events, collaboration with both internal and external partners, and face-to-face meetings
• To lead on internal progression and careers-related activities
• To take the lead with Careers Strategy implementation
• To support the Head of Learner Development with the cross-service Matrix
• To take a lead role in the day-to-day running of the Learner Hub

About you

• A Level 6 in Careers Advice and Guidance QCF qualification
• Teaching qualification Level 3 (desirable)
• An understanding of the barriers that adult learners face to finding employment
• Previous demonstrable experience in a similar role
• Experience in co-ordinating multi-level events and delivering activities designed to engage learners
• Experience within the FE/Education sector

What we offer

At Westminster City Council, we pride ourselves on being an inclusive workplace and employer of choice. We encourage and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that, at all levels, represents the communities we serve. We champion equality, diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, has a sense of belonging and is empowered to be their best, that is the Westminster Way. To find out more about how we do this visit www.westminster.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/public-health-strategy-policies-and-reports/equality-duties

As a forward-thinking Council, we appreciate that people work in different ways, therefore some of our staff depending on their role at WAES can benefit from working a range of flexible working patterns as well as Agile working.

The Council is a Disability Confident Employer. If you have declared a disability in your application, we guarantee an interview if you meet the essential criteria of the job. If you are invited for interview, you will be asked if you need any reasonable adjustments in order to attend, and we will make these wherever possible.

The Service offers a competitive salary and employment benefits including a public sector pension scheme, generous holiday allowance and opportunities for Continuous Professional Development. 

How to apply

To apply for this post click the ‘Apply’ button above and please complete the WAES Application Form and EO Monitoring Form at the top of the page. Please ensure you address all the role and person criteria when completing your supporting statement.

When you have completed your application, please email the application back to recruitment@waes.ac.uk’.

Hours per week: 36 hours per week

Holidays: 31 days per year

Contract type: Fixed Term for 1 Year to cover Maternity

Vetting requirements: Enhanced DBS Check

Interview date: Friday 22nd November 2024 at Lisson Grove Centre

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