Careers Adviser

Windsor Forest Colleges Group; Egham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Non-working days entitlement

Pension schemes

Leisure courses

Free on-site parking

Cycle to Work

Work–life balance

On-site cafe

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Windsor Forest Colleges Group is seeking a Careers Adviser to support students across Strodes’ College and Windsor College on a permanent, term-time basis. The role focuses on employability, progression, and delivering impartial guidance through workshops, drop-ins, one-to-one sessions and online support.

The post requires Level 6 Advice and Guidance (or Level 4 with relevant experience) and offers an opportunity to contribute to UCAS processes, staff CPD and a programme of careers and

Qualifications

• Level 6 qualification in Advice and Guidance preferred.
• Level 4 qualification with relevant experience considered.
• Commitment to continuing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver impartial information, advice and guidance (IAG) to students.
• Lead on careers-related events and activities across the College.
• Support UCAS process, applications, interviews and student finance.

Skills

IAG delivery

Group workshops

One-to-one guidance

Online support

Career planning

Education

Level 6 Advice and Guidance

Level 4 Advice and Guidance

Job description

Windsor Forest Colleges Group is looking for a Careers Adviser to join our team, working across Strodes’ College and Windsor College on a permanent, term-time only basis. The successful candidate can expect to work across 39 weeks in the academic year. This role is pays between I22 £26,252.93 and I25 £28,633.35 (£29,987.00 to £32,706.00 FTE) which is dependent on qualifications and experience.

Careers Adviser

The primary purpose of the Careers Adviser role is to deliver impartial information, advice and guidance (IAG) to students through a range of delivery methods, including group workshops, drop-in sessions, one-to-one appointments and online support.

To ensure high standards of professional practice, we are seeking an Adviser who holds a Level 6 qualification in Advice and Guidance. However, we will also consider candidates with a Level 4 qualification in Advice and Guidance who can demonstrate relevant experience and a commitment to continuing their professional development.

The postholder will help students identify realistic and aspirational progression pathways, supporting them to make informed decisions and achieve their full potential.

The role includes a strong focus on employability and progression, supporting students with career planning, apprenticeships, further and higher education routes, and job opportunities. The Careers Adviser will play a key role in supporting the UCAS process, including applications, interviews and student finance, and will also contribute to staff CPD where appropriate.

In addition, the postholder will lead on careers-related events and activities across the College, working closely with curriculum departments, the Core Studies team, and the Careers and Placements team to deliver a comprehensive programme of careers and employability initiatives. This includes employer talks, university visits, HE fairs, progression events and external partnerships.

The Careers Adviser will also support key college-wide priorities such as mainstream transition programmes, external audits and inspections (including Matrix and Ofsted), and the effective tracking and reporting of student destinations and progression outcomes.

About Us

The Windsor Forest Colleges Group (TWFCG) is a leading education provider in the South East. Our staff work across four main campuses at Langley, Windsor, Strodes (Egham) and Berkshire College of Agriculture (Maidenhead). We place learners at the heart of everything we do and are proud to deliver education and training to a diverse range of students and employers each year within our state-of-the-art learning environments.

For further details on this role, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

Our staff benefit from:

• Generous non-working day entitlement


• Access to excellent defined benefit pension schemes


• Access to a wide range of subsidised leisure courses


• Free on-site parking at all sites


• Cycle to Work Scheme


• Family-friendly policies to support work–life balance


• On-site coffee shop and cafeteria


• A range of health and wellbeing benefits, including discounted gym memberships, confidential staff counselling, and discounted hair and beauty treatments at The Salon at our Langley College site

Please be advised that the vacancy will close on 3rd October 2026.

Interviews will be held on a rolling basis

Applications will be shortlisted on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. Early applications are therefore strongly encouraged.

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS and Barred List check, along with other legally required pre-employment checks.