Senior Careers Advisor
Hours: 37 per week
Salary: Spinal Point 28 - £32,069
Coventry College is a dynamic and vibrant College at the heart of the historic City of Coventry. Working in partnership with the Local Authority, schools, universities, employers, the Local Enterprise Partnership, the Education and Skills Funding Agency and the West Midlands Combined Authority, we strive to provide the education and opportunities which the local economy needs in a demand-led environment. As a trusted and reliable partner, and with a clear strategy to deliver the vocational programmes that serve the communities and businesses of Coventry, Coventry College is a highly rewarding place to work.
Coventry College is benefitting from a significant investment in its facilities and curriculum offer to further enhance its reputation as one of the fastest improving Further Education Colleges in the country. Additional investment in electric vehicle technology, the construction centre and digital skills infrastructure is ensuring that our provision remains at the forefront of innovation and is highly responsive to the needs of local businesses.
The College is focused on ensuring learners progress onto careers and/or relevant higher education in order to retain them in this fast-paced city to improve the skills of the local workforce.
Requirements:
- Level 6 Diploma in Careers Guidance or equivalent desirable/ or willing to work towards
- Demonstrate experience of providing educational, careers or employability guidance desirable
- Full Driving Licence - essential
- Excellent IT skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent organisation skills
As a Careers Advisor you will benefit from:
- Free on-site parking (including EV charging)
- An excellent pension scheme (LGPS) with defined benefits
- Generous holiday allowance/pay of 34 days annual leave plus 8 days statutory bank holidays.
- Discounted hair/barbering/beauty treatments at our on-site Salon
- On-site refectory
- Annual staff recognition awards
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Generous Employee Benefits discount scheme
- Eligible for Blue Light Card (BLC)
Candidates with a disability will be guaranteed an interview, providing they meet all the essential requirements of the post.You will be required to apply for a enhanced DBS check if you are successful.
(Please note that CVs will not be accepted)
Applications Close: Friday 7th February 2025 23:59
Safeguarding Statement:
We are actively committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and any vulnerable groups within the College community. We value our diverse College community and are actively committed to promoting equality and diversity in all areas of College life. Applications are welcomed from all sections of the community. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share these commitments.
As part of our shortlisting process you will be asked to complete a self-declaration of your criminal record or information which may make you unsuitable to work with children, in addition we carry out an online search to help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online.
The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check.
To read our Safeguarding Policy please use the following link: https://www.coventrycollege.ac.uk/policies-and-procedures/