Careers Adviser

Brockenhurst College; Brockenhurst; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to a company pension scheme

Free eye care vouchers

Free secure onsite parking

Discounts (shopping, travel, health)

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Onsite gym, courts and pitches

Job summary

Brockenhurst College is seeking a proactive Careers Adviser to join the Careers Department on a full-time, term-time basis. You will provide high-quality information, advice and guidance to students, helping them make informed progression choices and preparing them for UCAS, apprenticeships, and employment opportunities.

The role involves running 1-1 and group sessions, supporting progression planning, and contributing to careers events.

Qualifications

• As Careers Adviser you will deliver high-quality information, advice and guidance to students.
• Experience advising young people on progression routes and UCAS applications is essential.
• Good IT literacy and ability to maintain accurate records and action plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1-1 careers interviews and guidance.
• Support UCAS applications and HE progression.
• Assist with CV preparation and apprenticeship opportunities.
• Lead drop-in and group sessions with curriculum teams.
• Help plan and deliver careers events and open evenings.
• Maintain updated careers resources on the College VLE.
• Track and evaluate careers services and engage students in development.

Skills

Excellent communication

Independent work

Organisational skills

Prioritisation

Interpersonal skills

Gatsby Benchmarks knowledge

Education

A level or equivalent

IAG Level 4 or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Here at Brockenhurst College, we are looking to recruit a Careers Adviser on a full time, term time only on a permanent basis. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £24,834 - £27,211 per annum (pro-rata DOE).

We are a high-achieving college who attract around 2,800 sixth form students across the region each year. We are based within the stunning New Forest National Park and offer our students a huge range of courses and superb facilities.

The College’s mission, helping people to make the most of their lives through learning, is achieved through excellent teaching and learning combined with tailored support for every learner, leading to excellent outcomes for learners and a reputation for success. We know that this requires the talent and commitment of our staff, and if you join Brockenhurst College you are joining a college that is committed to staff development and wellbeing, and to the promotion of a culture of belonging and excellence in which we work together as one team.

The Role:

As Careers Adviser you will support the work of the Careers Department in the delivery and provision of high-quality careers information, advice and guidance to students, helping them to make informed choices about progression, and supporting them towards positive destinations.

Responsibilities as our Careers Adviser will include:

• Provide 1-1 careers advice and guidance interviews with individual learners adhering to national quality standards, keeping accurate records, and devising action plans where necessary.
• Supporting students in understanding the UCAS process and making applications to study at HE.
• Supporting students on CV preparation, employment and apprenticeship applications, liaising with local and national employers to ensure students are provided with accurate and up-to-date information regarding opportunities available and market developments.
• Facilitate ‘drop-in’ and group sessions to students liaising with curriculum on topics and subjects to support students with their progression and career planning.
• Supporting the Careers Leader in the planning and delivery of careers events as part of the College Careers Education Programme.
• Attend Open Evenings/Parent Evenings and other external careers events as agreed by the Careers Leader to support impartial careers information and advice to partners, potential and current students, and their families.
• Supporting students in the use of computer aided CEIAG and Labour Market Intelligence (LMI) packages to help them understand career options and pathways and access information on the current job market and apprenticeships.
• Develop and maintain the careers pages on the College’s VLE including online and paper careers resources to support students.
• Assisting the Careers Leader in the tracking, evaluation, and feedback of careers services and contribute to ensuring students are fully involved in the development of the service at the College.

As our Careers Adviser, you’ll ideally have:

• Educated to minimum A level or equivalent (BTEC, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)
• IAG Level 4 or equivalent qualification
• Knowledge and experience offering advice and guidance to young people, proving a good understanding of the range of progression pathways open to young people
• Proven organisation skills.
• An understanding of the 14-19 curriculum and progression routes
• Knowledge and understanding of the Gatsby Benchmarks
• Competent in the use of IT and Microsoft Office programs
• Excellent Communication Skills both verbal and written with the ability to engage with students and staff.
• High professional standards and personal integrity in order to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a busy cross College team.
• Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.

Benefits you will receive:

• Access to a company pension scheme
• Free eye care vouchers
• Free secure onsite parking
• Access to a range of discounts including shopping, travel and healthcare
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme provided externally to WESS; this is a completely confidential service and is free to all members of staff
• Access to onsite Gym, Tennis/Badminton courts, Football pitches (indoor & out)

Closing Date:

6 October 2026

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks which includes an enhanced DBS check as well as providing proof of right to work in the UK.