Student Adviser (Careers)
Job Type: Permanent
Curriculum / Service Area: Directorate for Students
Campus / Location: Bispham
Hours per week: 18.5
Part-Year? No
Post scale: Scale 5
Post Scale Range (FTE): £27,000 - £29,000
Closing Date: 21/09/
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The Role
We are excited to announce an opportunity to join the Directorate for Students Team as a Student Adviser (Careers) on a part-time basis. This role is essential in supporting students with careers and employability advice, helping them make informed decisions about their future. You will be part of a dynamic team within the Student Life Centres, delivering high-quality guidance and support to both students and staff.
Your Responsibilities Will Include:
* Providing one-to-one and group careers guidance to students through face-to-face, telephone, and online interactions.
* Delivering interactive careers sessions as part of the B&FC Careers Programme.
* Supporting students in creating effective career plans using college systems such as eTracker.
* Collaborating with progress tutors to ensure students receive the guidance they need for success and progression.
* Promoting careers services and employability opportunities across the college.
* Assisting with careers events, open days, and employer engagement activities.
* Maintaining accurate student records and contributing to service reporting.
Why Apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact on students’ futures while developing your own skills in a supportive and professional environment. You’ll be part of a dedicated team helping students achieve their career goals.
Interested? Apply Early!
If this role excites you, please submit your application as soon as possible, as this vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received.
Rewards and Benefits
Blackpool and The Fylde College is proud to be Great Place To Work Certified.
* Enhanced leave allowance of 38 days (full-time equivalent), inclusive of bank holidays
* Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
* Competitive pension scheme:
o Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS) - 28.68% employer contribution
o Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) - 15.4% employer contribution
* Extensive professional development opportunities for all, with B&FC investing circa £1.8m annually in colleague development and professional qualifications
* Flexible and agile working opportunities
* Enhanced family-friendly policies
* Extensive wellbeing provisions, including:
o Access to funded Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) available 24/7
o Occupational Health services
o FREE Flu Vouchers for those not entitled through the NHS
o FREE eye tests
o Dedicated Wellbeing Hub with resources on emotional, physical, financial, and social wellbeing
o FREE healthy breakfast
o Sports facilities, including a fully equipped gym and discounted memberships
o Health and beauty salon
o Trim Trails on Campus (guided walks)
o Onsite food outlets and Starbucks at subsidised rates
o FREE car parking
o Car lease scheme
o Cycle to work scheme
o Onsite kids’ Sports Camp during selected half-term breaks
B&FC is committed to promoting Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all resourcing practices. Please email us if specific adjustments are required during the application and selection process.
B&FC is dedicated to safeguarding and the welfare of all learners. Employment is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check. For more information on DBS, please visit the official site. The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order provide that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’.
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