Role: Careers and Schools Liaison Manager

Hours: 37

Salary: (Scale 10) £45,321 - £50,004

Employer Pension Contribution: 20.8% (£9,426-- £10,400 FTE)

Location: Stockport (travel will be required to other campuses across the group)

The Trafford & Stockport College Group (TSCG) has an opportunity for an experienced Careers and Schools Liaison Manager to join the Student Experience team to help us achieve our vision of unlocking potential and fostering success.

The Role:

• Are you passionate about shaping futures and building strong connections between education, employers and young people? We are seeking an inspiring Careers and Schools Liaison Manager to lead the delivery of our Careers Strategy and strengthen our relationships with schools, employers and the wider community. In this key role, you will oversee a high‑quality careers service across the Group, ensuring our Careers Programme meets statutory requirements and aligns with the Gatsby Benchmarks. You will drive innovative employability activity, manage impactful school liaison initiatives, and lead a dedicated team committed to supporting learners as they progress into further education, training or employment. This is an exciting opportunity for a collaborative, ambitious and people‑centred leader who thrives on partnership‑building, strategic planning, and creating meaningful experiences that support young people to unlock their potential.

About you:

If you are passionate about your delivering a quality of service that enables young people to thrive and are eager to share your knowledge, skills, and experience, about supporting young people on their career pathway then this is the role for you.

We are seeking someone who is a confident relationship-builder, skilled at working with schools, employers and young people, and able to lead a team by supporting innovative practice and delivering excellent outcomes. They should be organised, data-literate, and comfortable managing a substantial careers programme and school liaison events. A great fit is positive, proactive and people-focused, with strong communication skills and a genuine passion for helping learners progress and succeed.

About TSCG – Making a difference together

At Trafford & Stockport College Group (TSCG), we’re more than just a workplace – we’re a community where everyone belongs. Our colleagues are at the heart of everything we do, and we’re committed to creating an environment where you feel valued, supported, and inspired to thrive. It doesn’t matter if you’re teaching in the classroom, working behind the scenes, or leading from the front, your role makes a real difference.

Why join us?

Becoming part of TSCG means joining an ambitious, forward-thinking college group dedicated to shaping brilliant futures. Whether you’re supporting learners on their journey, driving innovation, or helping to build strong employer partnerships, you’ll be part of a team that believes in collaboration, growth, and making a positive impact.

Exceptional Benefits Package

At TSCG, we believe in rewarding our team for their dedication and hard work. Our exceptional benefits package is designed to support your well-being, professional growth, and overall job satisfaction while ensuring you are valued every step of the way. Join our team and enjoy a competitive benefits package that includes:

• 40 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Generous company pension contribution of 20.8%
• Onsite Costa Coffee & Subsidies staff canteen
• Employee Assistance Programme that extends the supports to your family members
• Tailored Professional Development plan
• Free onsite Parking

All employees, including senior managers, will normally be appointed to the minimum point of the pay grade for the job. In certain cases, it may be appropriate to appoint to a higher point in the pay grade at the discretion of the Director of HR & Performance due to the candidate’s current salary, experience or qualifications.

Staff at Trafford & Stockport College Group go above and beyond to ensure that our students get the best possible teaching and support to enable them to reach their ambitions. We expect the very highest standards for all students, and this is evidenced year after year by our achievement and progression outcomes. If you are passionate about championing inclusion, fostering positive employee experiences, and making a difference, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

TSCG is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. As part of our commitment to being a Disability Confident Employer, all disabled applicants who meet the minimum requirements of the job, as set out in the job description and person specification, will be guaranteed an interview.

The Trafford & Stockport College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expects all staff to share this commitment. Employment at the Trafford & Stockport College Group is subject to an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) Check via the Disclosure and Barring Service and any post in regulated activity will also be subject to an additional barred list check. The Group will meet the costs associated with this.

Please note that new guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 requires us to carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on successful candidates.

The role is open to direct applicants only.

Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive we are unfortunately not able to respond to each applicant. If you have not been called for interview within 3 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.

** This role may close early please submit your application early to avoid disappointment **

Req: 114627