Careers and Pathway Leader

Description

Job Title: Careers & Pathways Leader

Location: Bristol

Employer: M&M Supply (on behalf of a Multi-Academy Trust)

Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent

Salary: £31,490 - £34,825

Lead Careers Strategy. Transform Futures. Make a Lasting Impact.

M&M Supply is proud to be recruiting for an experienced and passionate Careers & Pathways Leader to join a forward-thinking and ambitious Multi-Academy Trust in Bristol.

This is an exciting leadership opportunity for a motivated professional who is committed to raising aspirations, improving progression outcomes, and ensuring every learner has access to high-quality careers education, information, advice and guidance (CEIAG).

If you are driven by impact, partnership working, and shaping meaningful student pathways, we would love to hear from you.

About the Role

As Careers & Pathways Leader, you will design, implement and lead a strategic, trust-wide careers programme that meets statutory guidance and aligns with the Gatsby Benchmarks and national best practice.

You will:

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Lead and manage the careers education strategy across multiple settings

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Develop high-quality progression pathways for students aged 11–18

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Build strong partnerships with employers, training providers, colleges and universities

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Coordinate meaningful work experience, encounters and enrichment opportunities

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Track, monitor and evaluate student destinations and progression data

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Support senior leaders in embedding careers learning into the curriculum

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Ensure compliance with statutory careers guidance requirements

This is a strategic and operational role, ideal for someone with leadership experience in careers education or post-16 progression.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

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Proven experience in careers leadership, guidance or pathways development

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Strong understanding of Gatsby Benchmarks and statutory careers guidance

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Experience working within a secondary school or multi-school environment

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Excellent stakeholder engagement and partnership-building skills

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Data analysis skills to track progression and destination outcomes

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A relevant careers qualification (e.g., Level 6 Careers Guidance) or willingness to work towards

You will be highly organised, forward-thinking and passionate about improving life chances for young people.

Why Apply?

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Opportunity to shape and lead a trust-wide careers vision

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Supportive and collaborative leadership culture

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Professional development and career progression opportunities

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A role with genuine strategic influence and measurable impact

How to Apply

To apply for this exciting Careers & Pathways Leader opportunity in Bristol, please submit your CV via CV Library. xjnqpsq

M&M Supply is acting as an employment partner for this vacancy.

Keywords: Careers Leader jobs Bristol, Pathways Leader, CEIAG Manager, Gatsby Benchmarks, Secondary School Careers, Education Leadership Jobs, Multi-Academy Trust Careers, Work Experience Coordinator, Post-16 Progression Lead, Careers Education Bristol

Ad ID: 5418032301