The Head of Careers will lead a well‑established, high‑performing department with a clear focus on supporting students’ progression to higher education, apprenticeships, employment and other post‑18 pathways. With nearly 3,000 students, Hills Road requires a careers leader who can combine strategic thinking with operational excellence, ensuring that all students receive outstanding guidance and that the College meets and exceeds national expectations.

The role is varied and impactful. The Head of Careers will oversee the UCAS process, develop employer and university partnerships, expand work experience opportunities, promote apprenticeships and specialist pathways and ensure targeted support for priority groups. They will also lead on innovation, integrating digital and AI‑enabled tools, virtual work experience and emerging labour‑market insights.

This is an important time to be joining the College. The Head of Careers will provide strategic leadership, manage a dedicated team, and oversee all aspects of careers provision alongside ensuring the support and guidance remains future focussed and is supported by wide external collaboration and engagement.

We offer a wide range of competitive benefits including a generous pension scheme, free use of the College sporting facilities, local discounts, free on‑site parking, cycle‑to‑work scheme, and discounts on all Adult Education courses.

To apply, please complete Parts 1 and 2 of the application form. When completing Part 1, you will be required to upload your CV and a Supporting Statement of Application, which should be no more than 1,000 words. Once you have submitted Part 1, please proceed to Part 2 (Equality and Diversity Monitoring).

Hills Road Sixth Form College is one of the UK’s leading sixth forms — but what truly defines us is our people and our ethos. We combine high achievement with deep commitment and care.

Our students are curious, ambitious, and engaged with the world around them. Our staff share a culture of trust, professionalism and collaboration, creating a workplace that is both dynamic and deeply supportive.

Located in the heart of Cambridge, we benefit from an extraordinary network of educational and community partnerships. For the right leader, Hills Road offers not only an outstanding institution to guide but a community to belong to. This is a career-defining opportunity to shape the future of post-16 education in Cambridgeshire.

Below, you will find more information about our staff benefits, safeguarding, including our Child Protection Policy, and about being an equal opportunities employer.