Trust Careers Lead at Meridian Trust

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/MT/46893

Location

Sawtry Village Academy Fen Lane, Sawtry, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE28 5TQ

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£41,564.00 - £45,242.00 Annually (Actual)

Closing Date

9:00am, Mon 20th Apr, 2026

Start Date

June 2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

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Interview Date(s)

27th and 28th April 2026

Interview Date(s) 27th and 28th April 2026

About this Role

Trust Careers Lead

Salary: Meridian Trust Grade 12 (points 36-40) Actual Salary £41,564-£45,242.

Hours of work: 37 hours per week, 40 weeks per year (Term time plus two weeks)

We are proud to share we have an exciting opportunity to join our central team as the Trust Careers Lead. This strategic leadership role is responsible for setting the vision and direction of Careers Education, Information, Advice, and Guidance (CEIAG) across all secondary and special schools within Meridian Trust, while providing oversight for our primary phase. 

The Opportunity

- Lead the strategic development of a sequenced, impactful Trust-wide CEIAG framework.

- Provide professional guidance and support to Careers Leaders across the Trust.

- Work closely with the Executive Principals and Trustees to report on national developments and Gatsby Benchmark compliance.

- Act as the Trust’s lead for the Careers & Enterprise Company, Unifrog, and Complete Careers.

- Utilise your Level 6 capability to provide independent careers guidance where required in trust schools.

- Lead on internal and external communication strategies and campaigns.

The ideal candidate

- Holds a Level 6 accredited qualification in Career Guidance and Development and is eligible for the UK Register of Career Development Professionals.

- Has proven experience leading CEIAG within a school, local authority, or MAT environment.

- Is proficient in using Compass+, familiar with Unifrog, and understands the process of gaining the Quality on Careers Mark

- Is confident in presenting to Senior Management and external partners, with the ability to coach and influence staff at all levels.

-  A team player with a ‘can-do’ attitude and a genuine commitment to improving outcomes for all young people, particularly the disadvantaged.

Meridian Trust is a successful multi-academy trust founded on its commitment to people and communities. 

Our proven approach over more than a decade has elevated us to a respected and admired academy trust, a national leader in education and a source of great pride to the communities we serve.  The Trust currently operates 36 schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire and has forged strong links within all these communities. We are committed to high quality professional development and career opportunities for all staff.  To find out more about the Trust, please visit: www.meridiantrust.co.uk 

Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to -

- CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in

- Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources

- Cycle to work scheme

- Defined benefit local government or Teacher’s pension scheme

- Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations

- Free on-site parking

- Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays

To explore our full range of benefits, please visit https://www.meridiantrust.co.uk/jobs-and-training/benefits/.  

For more information about the role please download the Applicant Information Pack below. 

Closing date for applications is: 9 am Monday 20th April 2026.

Interview to take place on: Monday 27th & Tuesday 28th April 2026.

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. 

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.   