Apprentice Careers Advisor & Work Placement Co-ordinator

The Methodist Church in Britain; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

TCAT+ rewards & wellbeing

Car lease scheme

Cycle to work

Discounted healthcare

Employee Assistance Programme

CPD via Education Connect & National +

Job summary

Priestley College in Warrington is seeking a motivated Career Development Professional apprentice to coordinate work experience, T Level placements and other work-related learning. You will support UCAS, apprenticeship and progression routes, and assist with destination tracking, careers events, employer talks, open days and fairs.

A strong understanding of the FE sector and CEIAG frameworks is essential. Enhanced DBS, right to work in the UK, and references are required.

Qualifications

• Understanding of the FE sector including sixth-form colleges and employer-led learning.
• Knowledge of CEIAG frameworks and progression pathways.
• Awareness of Gatsby Benchmarks, LMI and progression pathways.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate work experience, T Level industry 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.
• Complete a Career Development Professional Apprenticeship.

Skills

FE sector knowledge

CEIAG frameworks

Gatsby Benchmarks

LMI

Progression pathways

Education

GCSE Maths & English (C/4+)

Job description

This term-time role at Priestley College pairs careers work with a Career Development Professional apprenticeship. The core work is arranging work experience, T Level industry placements and other work-related learning, and supporting UCAS, apprenticeship and progression routes with destination tracking. The post also covers careers events, employer talks, open days, transition activities and careers fairs. Applicants need knowledge of the further education sector and careers guidance frameworks, and visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Co-ordinate work experience, T Level industry 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
• Complete a Career Development Professional Apprenticeship

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above (9-4) or equivalent

Skills & knowledge

• Understanding of the FE sector, including sixth-form colleges, T Levels and employer-led learning
• Knowledge of CEIAG frameworks
• Awareness of Gatsby Benchmarks, LMI and progression pathways

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Right to work in the UK with documentary evidence
• Satisfactory references
• Medical clearance
• Social media checks
• Qualifications and experience checks

Other

• Genuine interest in careers education, employability and supporting young people

What’s offered

• Local Government Pension Scheme membership
• Full NJC terms and conditions for support staff in sixth form colleges
• TCAT+ reward, recognition and wellbeing platform with retailer discounts
• Car lease scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted healthcare cash plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• CPD framework through Education Connect and National College online resources