Careers & STEM Manager

Make a Lasting Impact on the Careers of Young People!

Are you a dynamic leader with a interest in inspiring the next generation through careers guidance and STEM engagement?  We're looking for an experienced Manager to lead, develop, and deliver our award-winning Careers and STEM programmes across the East Midlands.

This is a unique opportunity to join a values-driven organisation and play a key role in shaping how young people connect with education, the world of work, and their future pathways. You'll oversee a high-performing team, build strategic partnerships, and drive innovation across careers guidance and employer engagement initiatives.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the strategic planning, development, and delivery of careers and STEM services in line with the business plan and KPIs
• Oversee daily operations, ensuring service quality, team performance, and financial sustainability
• Manage, mentor, and support a diverse team of Advisors and Co-ordinators - including recruitment, performance management, and disciplinary processes
• Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with schools, colleges, local authorities, multi-academy trusts, employers, and commissioning bodies
• Own and manage budgets, contracts, SLAs, and commercial relationships to drive sustainable growth
• Collaborate with senior leaders to evolve and enhance the organisation's wider commercial and service offer
• Ensure continuous improvement and adherence to best-in-class standards in delivery and customer service
• Provide technical guidance and leadership across the team, ideally underpinned by a careers IAG Level 6 qualification 

About You

We're looking for someone who brings:

• Proven leadership experience - minimum 5 years managing high-performing teams
• Strong commercial and financial acumen - including budget and contract management
• Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills - able to influence at all levels
• Strategic thinking - with the ability to lead service innovation and continuous improvement
• Relevant qualifications or willingness to study - ideally in careers guidance (e.g. Level 6 or equivalent, A-levels or BTEC level education etc.)

You must be willing to travel across the region and occasionally work outside standard hours (TOIL provided).  We carry out enhanced DBS checks on all employees in line with our safeguarding commitments.

Why Join Us?

You'll be part of an organisation that's making a genuine difference in young people's lives. With a collaborative team culture, strong community connections, and a commitment to innovation, this is a role where you can truly lead with purpose.

Location: Office-based in Leicester (LE3 5AG) - applicants must be within a max 1-hour commute of the office and must have access to their own vehicle.

Salary: £42,000 per annum

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday (between 8am-5pm)

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
• Generous 10% employer pension contribution
• Flexible working with TOIL (Time Off in Lieu)
• Travel expenses paid in line with company policy

To apply:

Please send your CV and a covering letter via the link provided & we will be in direct contact.