“Shaw Trust promotes team spirit, inclusiveness and it is an organisation where everybody is somebody. I am proud to be part of this great organisation.”
Purpose
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Careers Advisor to join our team on a fixed-term contract covering a secondment opportunity until March 2026. This full-time role involves delivering high-quality careers information, advice, and guidance both in the community and across secondary schools in the borough of Havering.
The role focuses on supporting young people who are NEET (Not in Education, Employment or Training) or at risk of becoming NEET after Year 11, helping them to explore their options and progress into positive destinations.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Deliver one-to-one and group careers guidance sessions
2. Support young people with tailored progression planning
3. Work collaboratively with schools, community partners, and local services
4. Travel across Havering to provide in-school and community-based support
Essential Requirements:
5. A recognised qualification in Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) or equivalent (e.g. youth work, coaching)
6. Experience supporting young people with progression and transition
7. Strong interpersonal and organisational skills
8. Commitment to inclusive and impactful practice
What We Offer:
9. A supportive and collaborative team environment
10. A meaningful role making a real difference in young people’s lives
11. Opportunities to contribute to borough-wide careers initiatives
If you’re passionate about empowering young people and have the skills and experience to support their journey, we’d love to hear from you.
Download the Job Description for full details.
Location:
You will be based in Havering
Employee Benefits
As an employee of Shaw Trust as well as positively impacting people’s lives, you will have access to the following benefits:
12. 25 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays), with incremental increases post 3 years’ service up to 28 days, and the option to purchase additional holiday
13. 2 days paid volunteering leave each year
14. An enhanced pension scheme after 6 months
15. Life Assurance at 3 times your annual salary rate
16. Access to a suite of learning and development opportunities including paid for apprenticeship and masters’ levels qualifications, and management development programmes
17. Opportunities to connect with our employee diversity networks (LGBTQ+ Support Network, Racial Equality Network, Disability Equality Network, Neurodiversity Peer Support Network, Women’s Network, MANaging Network, Menopause Network Group)
18. Health and Wellbeing initiatives including internal support, employee assistance programme and health cash plan
19. Opportunity to request flexible working from day one