Careers Adviser

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

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Subsidised courses

On-site parking

Cycle to work

Family-friendly policies

Cafe on site

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

The Windsor Forest Colleges Group is seeking a Careers Adviser to join our team, working across Strodes’ College in Egham and Windsor College in Windsor on a permanent, term-time basis.

The role includes delivering impartial information, advice and guidance to students through workshops, drop-ins, one-to-one appointments and online support, with a focus on employability, progression paths and UCAS processes.

Qualifications

• Deliver impartial information, advice and guidance (IAG) to students through group workshops, drop-in sessions, one-to-one appointments and online support.
• Hold a Level 6 qualification in Advice and Guidance; Level 4 considered with experience and commitment to development.
• Help students identify progression pathways and support career planning, employability, and UCAS processes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver IAG to students via workshops, drop-ins, and appointments.
• Support UCAS applications, interviews, and student finance.
• Lead careers-related events and work with curriculum departments to deliver employability initiatives.
• Track destinations and progression outcomes and support audits.

Education

Level 6 Qualification in Advice and Guidance

Level 4 Qualification in Advice and Guidance

Job description

Job Reference windsorforest/TP/5951/631-4

Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Permanent

Location:

Strode's College High Street, Egham, Surrey, TW20 9DR/ Windsor College St Leonards Road, Windsor, Berkshire SL4 3AZ

Closing Date:

03/10/2026

Job Category:

Student Services

Region / Division:

Strodes

Business Unit:

Support

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.

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:

• 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*

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.