About the role:
Careers Adviser
Please note we don't have a fixed closing date but instead will close the role when we have sufficient applicants to interview, so apply soon to avoid missing out!
We are looking for an enthusiastic, knowledgeable and student-focused Careers Adviser to join our Student Services team and help learners make informed decisions about their future education, training and career pathways.
This is a rewarding role for a qualified careers professional who is passionate about supporting young people and adults to achieve their ambitions. You will provide high-quality Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG), helping students explore their options, develop career plans and progress successfully into higher education, apprenticeships, employment and other positive destinations.
About the role
As a Careers Adviser, you will play a key role in delivering an outstanding careers and employability service aligned to the Gatsby Benchmarks, the National Careers Strategy and College priorities.
You will work closely with students, curriculum teams, employers, universities, schools and external partners to ensure learners receive impartial, professional and timely guidance throughout their student journey.
Your work will include:

- Delivering impartial one-to-one careers guidance interviews to prospective and current students
- Supporting students to explore progression opportunities including further education, higher education, apprenticeships and employment
- Developing individual action plans and providing follow-up support to help students achieve their goals
- Supporting UCAS applications, personal statements and progression into higher education
- Planning and delivering careers education sessions, employability workshops, presentations and progression events
- Providing up-to-date labour market information and careers resources for students, staff and parents
- Supporting admissions, open events, enrolment activities, interviews and recruitment events
- Working collaboratively with curriculum teams, tutors and support staff to embed careers education across the student experience
- Building strong partnerships with employers, universities, training providers, schools and external agencies
- Promoting and supporting engagement with the College's Career Advantage programme and wider employability activities
- Monitoring student engagement, progression outcomes and destination data
- Maintaining accurate records using College systems and contributing to quality improvement activities

You will also play an important role in supporting learners who may face barriers to progression, ensuring they receive the guidance and support needed to achieve positive outcomes.
About you
We are looking for an approachable and highly organised professional who is passionate about helping people achieve their potential. You will be confident communicating with a wide range of audiences and able to build positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues and external stakeholders.
You will have:

- A minimum of Level 2 qualifications in English and Mathematics
- A Level 4 Information, Advice and Guidance qualification or equivalent
- Knowledge of careers guidance practice, progression pathways and current education, training and employment opportunities
- Experience of delivering careers guidance interviews and developing meaningful action plans
- Experience of delivering careers workshops, presentations or group sessions
- Knowledge of higher education, apprenticeships and labour market information
- Excellent communication, listening and interpersonal skills
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to maintain accurate records
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and online information systems
- The ability to manage competing priorities and work independently
- A commitment to equality, diversity, safeguarding and student success

It would be advantageous if you also have:

- A Level 6 Diploma in Careers Guidance, QCGD, Postgraduate Diploma, Master's qualification or equivalent professional careers guidance qualification
- Experience of supporting UCAS applications and higher education progression
- Experience of working within a further education, higher education or careers guidance setting
- A full, clean driving licence