Careers Adviser

CXK; Bexhill-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

CXK is seeking an IAG qualified Careers Adviser to deliver vital career guidance across Kent, Medway, and East Sussex. This role is focused on empowering individuals by providing tailored advice on education and employment, ensuring a supportive community environment. Join a team that values passion and integrity, offering a flexible work setting and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Defined contribution pension scheme

Death in service life assurance policy

Generous sick leave benefits

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Comprehensive training and development programmes

Mental health first aiders

Cycle to work scheme

Interest free season ticket loans

Interest free parking permit loans

Employee Assistance programme

Qualifications

• Qualified IAG advisor with the ability to support various career paths.
• Experience in community engagement and virtual session delivery.
• Passionate about empowering individuals and making a difference.

Responsibilities

• Provide Careers Information, Advice and Guidance to adults.
• Deliver community and virtual sessions on learning and employment opportunities.
• Support individuals to maximize their potential in careers.

Skills

Passion for helping others

Effective communication

Advisory skills

Education

IAG qualification

Job description

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We are delighted to be recruiting IAG qualified Careers Adviser to deliver information, advice and guidance across Kent, Medway and East Sussex, supporting individuals to maximise their potential.

CXK is an award-winning charity that empowers young people and adults to build the skills and confidence they need to move into sustainable education, employment or training. The National Careers Service provides careers information advice and guidance to help people make decisions about learning, training and work.

Passion, innovation, and integrity are at the heart of our culture. Therefore, we’re dedicated to bringing together highly skilled people who are passionate about making a difference. In return, we offer a flexible, professional, and friendly working environment in which our staff are truly valued and invested in.

As a Careers Adviser you will be responsible for providing Careers Information, Advice and Guidance to adults on a range of opportunities including learning, career paths and employment. Primarily this role will involve working in the community but may also be required to deliver sessions virtually.

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate individual with a genuine desire to make a difference and who wants to join an organisation that improves the lives of more than 260,000+ individuals every year.

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In return for your skills and experience, you’ll receive the following benefits:

• An annual salary of £26,398 to £31,554 (pro rata)
• Defined contribution pension scheme (matched by CXK up to 10% depending on length of service)
• Death in service life assurance policy (3 x annual salary)
• Generous sick leave benefits
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Comprehensive training and development programmes
• Mental health first aiders
• Cycle to work scheme
• Interest free season ticket loans
• Interest free parking permit loans
• Employee Assistance programme (AXA)

Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 2nd September 2024. Interviews will take place on 11th September 2024 in Hastings, East Sussex.

**Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as soon as possible**