What you'll do
You’ll play a key role in delivering high‑quality careers guidance and supporting our college‑wide careers strategy.
* Supporting delivery of the 8 Gatsby Benchmarks and maintaining our Matrix quality standard.
* Providing 1:1 and group guidance to students across all levels of education.
* Helping students explore and progress into Higher Education, Apprenticeships or Employment, ensuring they are informed, confident and prepared for their next steps.
* Delivering services face‑to‑face, by phone or virtually via Teams.
* Using digital platforms to extend the reach of our careers service.
* Designing and delivering high‑impact careers events and activities ensuring that they meet individual needs and aspirations.
* Collaborating with curriculum managers, student experience leads, and the wider Student Services team.
* Supporting improved outcomes for priority groups, including vulnerable learners, those with Special Educational Needs (SEN), and students facing barriers to progression.
You’ll be expected to work both flexibly and independently, while being fully supported by a collaborative network.
Who we’re looking for
In this fast‑paced role, you should enjoy working with a wide range of students to support and guide them to navigate their way through a range of careers education experiences. You should be an experienced, motivational, enthusiastic and flexible Careers Advisor who:
* Has a Level 6 qualification in Careers Guidance (or is currently working towards it with completion within 6 months of starting the role).
* Brings experience of working with young people and adults across all levels of education in both 1:1 and group settings.
* Has a strong understanding of local labour markets and current developments in careers education.
* Is confident working independently and flexibly across multiple campuses.
* Has excellent networking and collaboration skills.
* Is committed to inclusive practice, with experience supporting vulnerable learners and those with SEN.
Why Join us
Competitive salary – £29,290 to £33,602 FTE (pro‑rata for part‑time posts).
* 35 days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Holidays + opportunity to purchase up to 5 days annual leave.
* Access to Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
* Discounts at various stores and services across the UK via our Vivup App.
* Various travel schemes, including cycle to work, local transport season tickets and car salary sacrifice scheme.
* Opportunities for professional development, including 8 dedicated Continued Personal Development (CPD) days and our Request to Invest Programme.
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