Careers Advisor / Employability Tutor who has a good understanding of coaching, career development, student / learner progression pathways, and employability skills development is required for a well-respected Academy based in South Kirkby, West Yorkshire.
SALARY: £25,500 - £30,000 per annum + Benefits (see below)
LOCATION: South Kirkby, West Yorkshire
JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent
WORKING HOURS: 40 Hours per Week, Monday to Friday: 8:30am to 5:30pm
Part-time working on a pro rata basis or hybrid working would be considered. Evening and weekend working may be required.
JOB OVERVIEW
We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Careers Advisor / Employability Tutor who has a good understanding of coaching, career development, student / learner progression pathways, and employability skills development.
Working as a Careers Advisor / Employability Tutor, you will deliver tailored one-to-one and group career coaching and equip learners with the tools to thrive in a competitive job market. You will be key at critical stages of the learner journey, working closely with the Project Manager and Senior Leadership Team to ensure every learner achieves positive career outcomes.
As a Careers Advisor / Employability Tutor, you will also help refine internal systems, support progression tracking, and collaborate across teams to deliver a joined-up learner experience from first contact to progression.
As a successful candidate, you will be a relationship-builder, a skilled communicator, and a passionate advocate for learner success. Direct experience in the live entertainment industry is a bonus, but if you’re ready to learn, grow, and make an impact – we want to hear from you!
APPLY TODAY
If this job looks like your ideal position, then please send in your CV as soon as possible for our Recruitment Team to review.
DUTIES
* Deliver tailored career and pastoral support through one-to-one and group sessions, progress reviews, career exploration, and targeted coaching.
* Build learner confidence and employability by supporting CV and portfolio development, strengthening interview skills, and developing professional behaviors.
* Drive career progression by supporting transitions between roles, securing promotions, negotiating employment terms, and matching learners to employer opportunities.
* Connect learners with industry through organised interviews, employer introductions, job board updates, and sharing sector insights and opportunities.
* Accurately track learner progress and outcomes.
* Use labour market insights to keep coaching relevant, align resources with learner goals, and support targeted employer engagement and programme development.
* Develop and maintain a bank of high-quality resources and toolkits to enhance learner experience and maximize the impact of coaching time.
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
* Understanding of coaching, career development, learner progression pathways, and employability skills development.
* Awareness of safeguarding and Prevent Duty in a learning environment (or willingness to learn).
* A skilled communicator.
* A relationship-builder with excellent interpersonal skills.
* A passionate advocate for learner success.
* Flexibility to work evenings and weekends when needed.
* Ability to travel occasionally to other teaching locations around the UK (with work-related expenses paid).
DESIRABLE
* Knowledge of funded training programmes (e.g., Skills Bootcamps).
* Knowledge of the creative and live events industries and associated roles.
* Familiarity with Ofsted’s Education Inspection Framework and QA expectations in Further Education.
BENEFITS
* 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays.
* Lunch provided.
* On-site car parking.
* Staff development and training opportunities.
* Company Sick Pay Scheme.
* Pension Scheme.
* Wellbeing Support via the Employee Assistance Programme.
* Electric Car Scheme.
* Enhanced Paternity Package.
* Cycle to Work Scheme.
HOW TO APPLY
To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CVs of applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your application, you give us your consent to share your details with the Client.
JOB REF: AWDO-P13358
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