Apprentice Careers Advisor & Work Placement Co-ordinator

Priestley College; Coalville; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

NJC terms for sixth form colleges

safeguarding prioritized environment

CPD and wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Priestley College is seeking an Apprentice Careers Advisor & Work Placement Co-ordinator to join our careers team. This is a full-time post, 37 hours per week, term-time (39 weeks) plus 3 weeks in college closure time, 42 weeks in total.

You will coordinate work experience, T Level industry placements and other work-related learning, support UCAS, apprenticeships and progression, and help organise careers events and employer talks.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English at A*-C / 9-4 or equivalent.
• Understanding of FE sector and sixth-form colleges, T-Levels, and employer-led learning.
• Knowledge of CEIAG frameworks, Gatsby Benchmarks, LMI and progression pathways.
• Interest in CEIAG and supporting young people.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate work experience, T Level placements and other work-related learning.
• Support UCAS, apprenticeship, employment and progression processes, including destination tracking.
• Help organise careers events, employer talks, open days, transition activities and careers fairs.

Skills

Career guidance

Employer engagement

UCAS support

Work placements

Education

GCSE Maths and English (A*-C/9-4)

Job description

Priestley College- Apprentice Careers Advisor & Work Placement Co-ordinator

Contract Type: Full Time, 37 hours per week. (Monday to Thursday 8.30 to 16.30, Friday 8.30 to 16.00) Term time (39 weeks) plus an additional 3 weeks in college closure time, 42 weeks in total.

Salary: Point 6 to 8 on the NJC Support Staff Scale (£25,558 to £26,343 FTE) Actual salary £23,780 to £24,510.

Closing Date: Midday, Monday 12th October 2026

What you'll be doing

• Co-ordinating work experience, T Level industry placements and other work-related learning opportunities.
• Support UCAS, apprenticeship, employment and progression processes, including destination tracking.
• Help organise careers events, employer talks, open days, transition activities and careers fairs.
• You will complete a Career Development Professional Apprenticeship.

What we are looking for

• A good standard of education including GCSE Maths and English, Grade A*-C / 9-4 or equivalent qualification.
• An understanding of the FE sector and an awareness of sixth‑form colleges, T‑Levels, and employer‑led learning.
• A knowledge of CEIAG frameworks and awareness of Gatsby Benchmarks, LMI, and progression pathways.
• Interest in CEIAG. Genuine interest in careers education, employability, and supporting young people

What we offer

• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Full NJC terms and conditions for support staff in sixth form colleges.
• A supportive and inclusive working environment where safeguarding is a core priority.
• Access to TCAT+, our Reward, Recognition and Wellbeing platform, including access to retailer discounts and benefits, car lease scheme, discounted healthcare cash plan, cycle to work scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, and other online resources to support physical, emotional, professional, financial and social wellbeing.
• Access to a comprehensive CPD framework through ‘Education Connect’, our professional development arm, and online resources from the National College’.
• An environment where employee health and wellbeing are actively supported and promoted.
• A supportive and inclusive working environment where safeguarding is a core priority

Safer Recruitment Statement

Our College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references, qualifications, experience checks, medical clearance, enhanced DBS checks, social media checks, and documentary evidence showing your entitlement to work in the UK.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.