About the role:
Are you passionate about supporting learners to explore opportunities and begin planning for their next steps in education, apprenticeships and employment?
Activate Learning have an exciting opportunity for a Trainee Careers Consultant to join our Careers Team. We’re seeking a motivated individual with the right skills and experience who are ready to take the next step in their careers. This trainee role offers an excellent pathway to develop the knowledge, practical experience and professional qualifications needed to succeed as a Careers Consultant; all while being supported within a collaborative and forward-thinking team. The training process will include shadowing experienced staff and mentoring to build the skills and experience required alongside completing the Level 6 qualification in Careers Guidance and Development.
Day to day you could be:
1. Providing 1-1 impartial guidance meetings to help learners explore their career ideas and create personalised action plans
2. Delivering career related workshops covering topics such as UCAS, options and career planning across all levels of our Post 16 and adult programmes
3. Working with faculty colleagues to support learners in developing essential career management skills
4. Organising a careers fair or engaging with universities to provide opportunities for our learners to find out about the world of work and higher education.
This is a permanent, full-time working 37 hours per week during term-time based at our Guildford College.
What do you need to be successful as a Trainee Careers Consultant at Activate Learning?
The successful candidate will have experience in a people-focused role and willingness to undertake and achieve this qualification while working as a Trainee Careers Consultant. You will also have the ability to build effective relationships with students, staff, employers, and other external partners to assist our delivery of a varied careers education programme. This is a fast-paced position, so excellent time management, flexibility, and the ability to prioritise effectively are a must.
We are a great team so if you’d like an informal chat with Holly Anfield (Careers Delivery Lead) prior to applying, please do get in touch with us.
Who we are
Activate Learning is a pioneering education group with a global reach, committed to transforming lives through our approach to learning.
We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.
When you work for Activate Learning, you’re working for an organisation that provides you with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in your career development, and a transformational way of working whilst also investing in building a community environment for everyone.
Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself.
Activate Learning Group Employee Benefits:
5. Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards: Celebrating staff for their dedication and accomplishments aligned to our award-winning Learning Philosophy.
6. Wellbeing & Resources Groups: Comprehensive range of resources, guides and tools to support staff wellbeing
7. Company benefits: Including free eye tests and will writing, plus access to a Health Cash Plan covering optical, dental, health screening, and therapy treatments for you and your dependents.
8. Learning and Development: continuous opportunities for professional growth and skill enhancement through our in-house L&D team.
9. Teaching Support: Tailored induction and development programs for teaching staff.
10. Pension Schemes: Teacher and Local Government pension schemes for AL staff
11. Generous Annual Leave: Up to 6 weeks paid leave
12. Competitive salaries: Annual incremental progression and a twelve point pay scale for teachers.
13. On-Site Facilities: Free parking at all campuses, refectories, hair and beauty salons & gym access.
For a comprehensive list of all of our benefits & wellbeing offering, please visit our