Project Manager

College Group; Epsom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recognized educational institution in Epsom seeks a qualified careers advisor to manage careers-related projects and secure work experience opportunities. The ideal candidate will have proven management experience and a Level 6 Careers Guidance qualification. Responsibilities include planning and delivering project activities and collaborating with stakeholders to develop the college's careers strategy. Benefits include access to gym facilities, on-site parking, and more. Applications are encouraged from all backgrounds.

Benefits

Discounted on-site gym

Free on-site parking

Blue Light Discount

Qualifications

• Proven management experience in careers advice, employability, or related projects.
• Experience in working with employers, schools, and other key stakeholders.
• Ability to secure work experience opportunities across various sectors.
• Qualified careers advisor with relevant qualifications or experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and monitor project activities ensuring key milestones are achieved.
• Develop the college's careers strategy in collaboration with the admissions team.

Skills

Management experience in careers advice

Experience working with employers and schools

Ability to develop work experience opportunities

Level 6 Careers Guidance qualification

Job description

Full time (0.8 part time considered) / Fixed term until 12/12/26

What we are looking for

• Proven management experience in careers advice, employability, or related projects
• Experience of working with employers, schools, and other key stakeholders.
• Ability to develop and secure work experience opportunities with employer sponsors across a range of sectors, including Construction, Digital & IT, Early Years Care, Hair & Beauty, Health Care and Hospitality
• Qualified careers advisor e.g. Level 6 Careers Guidance qualification or equivalent experience of working to the Gatsby Benchmarks

Duties/responsibilities

• Responsible for the planning, delivery, and monitoring of all project activities, ensuring that key milestones are achieved and relevant data is collated for reporting to the College Leadership Team (CLT)
• Play a key role in the ongoing development of the college’s careers strategy, working closely with the Head of Admissions and Admissions team to support the effective delivery of the service in accordance with legislation and best practice.

Benefits

• A discounted on-site gym, sports hall, fitness class, Starbucks, osteopathy and day nursery
• 5-minute walk from Ewell East Station
• Blue Light Discount
• Free parking on-site

Nescot is graded ‘Good’ by Ofsted following its latest inspection in January 2023. Inspectors rated the College as Good in all 8 aspects. The report recognises that students “enjoy their courses and are motivated to succeed”, and benefit from “highly supportive relationships” with staff. Safeguarding arrangements are “effective” with regular training for staff, and leaders have in place “an effective policy for safer recruitment.”

At Nescot, we’re proud of our inclusive culture and we welcome all applications.

This college is a smoke-free campus—smoking and vaping are not permitted anywhere on campus.

This role is employed through Nescot Enterprises Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Nescot which operates different terms and conditions.

Closing date 1st February 2026

Interviews will be held week commencing 9th February 2026

(we reserve the right to close the advert earlier)

If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact us on [e-mail]. We look forward to your application.

Working at Nescot

Nescot continually strives to progress with our equality and diversity objectives and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers, online checks, and enhanced DBS clearance.

Please note: It is an offence to apply for roles at the college if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity related to children.

As users of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.

We honour the Armed Forces Covenant and have been recognised with the Bronze Award from the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS)