Careers Service Team Leader - Maternity Cover

Hours: 29 hours per week/ 4 days

Interview Date: To be confirmed

We have an opportunity for a suitably qualified, enthusiastic and experienced individual to join our fantastic Student Services department. This is a fixed term Maternity Cover post until August 2027. The candidate needs to hold a Level 6 Diploma in Careers Guidance and Development (or equivalent) and either hold or be willing to undertake a Careers Leadership qualification.

You will be expected to lead and provide line management for the Careers Advisors and undertake a lead role in the provision of professional careers advice and guidance as part of the Careers programme across the college, supporting the implementation of a strategy that supports the achievement of the Gatsby Benchmarks and prepares young people for future choices in education, training and employment.

This post is for 29 hours per week (4 days) and are flexible on which days are worked. The start date for this role will be the beginning of October 2026.

Richmond upon Thames College is part of the Harrow, Richmond and Uxbridge College Group (HRUC) and is one of London’s most successful Further Education Colleges providing education and training to 16-19 year old’s and adults from across Richmond, London and Surrey, for over 80 years. We have opened a new building in 2020 and a brand-new technology-focused STEM Centre in 2024.  

This exciting and innovative new learning environment is located within the grounds of the current college site, so remains convenient for public transport links – it is adjacent to the A316 and just a short walk from Twickenham rail station and a number of regular London bus routes.   

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HRUC operates with a managed service provider (MSP) for recruitment services. We do not accept unsolicited emails, CVs, or contact from recruitment agencies. Any CVs or information sent to HRUC outside of this process will not be considered or acted upon, regardless of the terms and conditions stated by the agency.

Equal Opportunities

HRUC is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from all people, irrespective of disability, race, gender, age, sexual orientation, transsexual or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, religion/faith or pregnancy and maternity leave.

Disclosure and Barring Service checks 

HRUC (Harrow, Richmond & Uxbridge Colleges) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. To ensure that we meet our safeguarding commitments we will carry out all necessary pre-employment checks, including undertaking an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check for all successful candidates.  

Where references are taken up by the College, it is our policy not to disclose references to candidates.

Rehabilitation of Ex-Offenders

Harrow, Richmond and Uxbridge College (HRUC) is committed to the fair treatment of all applicants, employees, learners, and volunteers, including those with criminal records. We actively promote equality of opportunity and welcome applications from a wide range of candidates, including ex-offenders. Our approach is in line with all relevant and current safeguarding and equality legislation.