Community Outreach Advisor

Spine point: 21 – 26

Salary: £27,483 - £31,828

Hours: 37 (Full Time)

The College

London South East Colleges is a successful and innovative College operating with sites across Bromley, Bexley, Orpington and Greenwich.  With nearly 14,000 students and 1,000 members of staff, the College is a major employer in the area and makes a significant impact on the lives and future prospects of its learners who travel from across London to study with us.  The College is also the sponsor of London South East Academies Trust, a growing Multi Academy which is rapidly developing a track record of academic and financial success.  With a combined turnover of circa £85m and the ambitious growth plans of the group, there has never been a better time to join this exciting organisation.

The Role

The Community Outreach Advisor will be required to develop and deliver a new high-quality good work Bromley careers programme in partnership with Jobcentre Plus, and partner organisation, supporting DWP Universal Credit customers. This dedicated role will work with DWP Work Coaches, Partners and the College Skills Team to deliver a highly effective and independent career guidance service. Applicants will be qualified and experienced in career work having achieved a Level 3 Information Advice and Guidance.

Skills and Experience

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in providing careers IAG to meet the needs of individuals. They will have achieved a level 3 in information advice guidance and have a level 2 in English and Maths. They would be highly motivated to infulence strategic aims and have a proven track record of successful delivery of one to one careers guidance.

The benefits package includes annual leave of 27 days (excluding bank holidays) plus 3 efficiency closure days during Christmas, up to 2 additional College closure days, and leave for volunteering (pro rata for part time staff). There are excellent pension schemes, including employer contributions (Teachers’ Pension Scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme or Nest). Staff also have access to employee assistance programme, free onsite parking, salary sacrifice cycle to work/ bike loan scheme and annual season ticket loan. You will have access to onsite gym at Bromley, discounts in inhouse restaurants and hair and beauty treatments. We are investors in people accredited and committed to professional development of our staff members. 

Recognised nationally in 2021 by the TES, as Overall FE Provider of the Year, FE College of the Year ad winning the Contribution to the Local Community award.   

As the College supports a number of children and vulnerable adults, all staff are exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.  Accordingly, all staff will be subject to an ‘Enhanced’ DBS (formerly CRB) check, along with a Children’s Barred List check if in regulated activity.  Any offers of appointment may be withdrawn if these checks prove to be unsatisfactory to the College.  Self-disclosure will be required as part of the recruitment process.  If you fail to make a full disclosure or provide sight of your DBS certificate then your offer of employment is likely to be withdrawn. The College's DBS policy covers the recruitment of ex-offenders which is available upon request. 

In line with KCSIE (Keeping Children Safe Within Education) guidance we conduct social media checks for all candidates whom are shortlisted for roles in order to ascertain their suitability to work with children and young adults.

We particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates as they are under represented within London South East Colleges at this level".

If a suitable applicant applies we may close the vacancy sooner.

(Previous applicants need not apply – if applicable)