Employability Team Leader - #2175126

Employability Team Leader

Salary £35,823 - £37,913 per annum 

Hours: 37 hours per week

At Leeds College of Building, we are proud to be the UK's only specialist further education college dedicated to construction and the built environment. We are seeking an enthusiastic & motivated individual to lead and develop a team of Employability Officers, ensuring our students receive high-quality employability support and access to opportunities that help them progress into apprenticeships, employment, higher education and successful careers.

You will oversee the planning, coordination and delivery of a diverse and impactful employability programme across all curriculum areas and adult learning provision. Working closely with curriculum teams, employers and external partners, you will ensure students have access to meaningful employer encounters, careers activities, recruitment events, work-related learning opportunities and progression support that prepares them for the next stage of their journey.

We are looking for a confident and inspirational leader who can engage colleagues, students and employers to achieve excellent outcomes. You will be qualified to Level 3 or above in a relevant subject area and have experience delivering employability or student support services.

In return, we offer a warm and welcoming college with an excellent benefits package that includes:

• A 25-day annual leave entitlement, plus 8 Bank Holidays and 10 college closure days 

• A well-respected pension scheme (WYPF)

• Free parking at all our College sites (on a first come first served basis)

• Family friendly policies and opportunities for flexible working

• Superb opportunities for training and development

• Discounted travel on public transport and a Cycle to work scheme

• Discounts and offers at major High Street and Online retailers

• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme.

So, if you’d like to make a difference and be part of a unique organisation that supports one of the largest and most exciting employment sectors in the UK, we’d love to hear from you.

Please note that all applications should be completed online. Please visit the vacancies section of our website or press APPLY.

Closing date: 6th November 2026 

Please note this position is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and in line with KCSIE (2026) an online check will be conducted on information available in the public domain.

Leeds College of Building is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. It is also committed to the Prevent programme and the requirement to prevent people being drawn into terrorism and expects all staff to share these commitments.

Leeds College of Building is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community. We value the unique perspectives and experiences of individuals from all backgrounds and actively encourage applications from individuals from an ethnic minority and the LGBTQIA+ community, as they are under-represented at our College. Join us in creating a workplace where everyone can thrive to provide the best construction and the built environment education in England.