Careers Advisor (25/321)
£28,290 FTE salary (£14,145 pro rata per annum)
18.5 hours per week,
Permanent
Location: East Riding College, Bridlington
Please note that we cannot accept CVs as a method of application and you will be asked to complete a short pro-forma on our website to be considered for the position.
East Riding College is part of the TEC Partnership, which is a large, innovative, dynamic and financially sound organisation.
We are now offering a fantastic opportunity to join East Riding College in the role of Careers Advisor. If you are a team player who is passionate about helping learners reach their full potential, then we want to hear from you
About the role
We are looking to appoint a motivated and enthusiastic Careers Advisor to join our Learner Services team in Bridlington. The position is part of a friendly, fast-paced, diverse and interesting, key front-line service.
As a Careers Advisor, the post holder would need to be confident working with groups of learners, individuals, colleagues and external organisations in order to fulfil their job role to a high standard, managing a busy work schedule, delivering excellent customer service, producing reports and working towards team Key Performance Indicators.
The role involves some evening and occasional weekend work. On occasions the post holder would work from different locations so would be required to travel.
About the person
The duties of this role involve delivering careers education, information, advice and guidance to current and prospective learners, parent/carers. The postholder would need to work towards quality standards and benchmarks such as Matrix and Compass and to hold, or be prepared to achieve, a Level 6 qualification in Careers Guidance.
The suitable candidate will also have:
* Excellent communication skills with a broad spectrum of people
* Knowledge of labour market information and it's use in careers guidance
* Up to date knowledge of latest developments in CEIAG
* Knowledge of UCAS, HE student finance and advanced learner loans
* Knowledge of potential barriers to progression
* Handling data and maintaining records
* Report writing and attendance at meetings
* Administering and supporting college events in relation to the role
* Excellent IT skills
* Degree level education
* Drivers licence and access to a vehicle
What we offer
In return for your skills and experience, we can offer you access to a wide range of Group benefits, such as.
* Pension Membership
* 30 Days Annual Leave pro rata, plus bank holidays
* Christmas Closure Days
* Occupational sick pay scheme (higher than statute)*
* Occupational Maternity/Adoption pay (higher than statute)*
* Life Assurance Scheme and Death Grant
* 24-hour Employee Helpline – Free and confidential
* Cycle to Work
* Saving Schemes
* Westfield Health Medical Cash Plan – monthly payments
* UNUM Dental Cash Plan – monthly payments
* Staff discounts on campus e.g., Hair & Beauty/ Bakery/ Gym etc
If having read the job description you are interested in this role, please press the "Apply Online" button and send us your application.
The closing date for this advert is Sunday 7 September 2025
The TEC Partnership is committed to Prevent Duty, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion and promoting British Values within the workplace. We are an equal opportunity workplace. Safeguarding is a priority for us, as well as ensuring the welfare of children and young people and we expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers.
All posts are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Clearance through the DBS, references that cover the last two years of employment and online screening. Other checks may also be required.
Please note that all employees must have Literacy and Numeracy to at least Level 2.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £28,290.00 per year
Expected hours: 18.5 per week
Benefits:
* Cycle to work scheme
* Enhanced maternity leave
* Free flu jabs
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
Work Location: In person