Careers Adviser

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Pension schemes

Cycle to Work

Health & wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Windsor Forest Colleges Group is seeking a Careers Adviser to work across Strodes College and Windsor College on a permanent, term-time basis in Guildford. The role focuses on delivering impartial information, advice and guidance to students via workshops, drop-ins, one-to-one sessions and online support.

The Adviser will hold a Level 6 qualification (or Level 4 with relevant experience) and support UCAS applications, career planning, apprenticeships and HE/FE pathways, contributing to employer

Qualifications

• Level 6 qualification in Advice & Guidance (or Level 4 with relevant experience)
• Ability to deliver information, advice and guidance to students
• Experience with UCAS applications and interviews
• Commitment to professional development

Responsibilities

• Deliver impartial information, advice and guidance to students through workshops, drop-ins, one-to-one appointments and online support
• Lead on careers-related events and activities across the college
• Support the UCAS process, including applications and interviews
• Assist students with career planning, apprenticeships, further and higher education routes and job opportunities
• Track and report student destinations and progression outcomes

Skills

IAG (Information, Advice & Guidance)

Career counselling

Public speaking

Education

Level 6 in Advice & Guidance

Level 4 in Advice & Guidance

Tools

UCAS administration

Staff CPD coordination

Job description

Careers Adviser

Location: Guildford, Surrey, GB, GU1 4

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 pays between £26,252.93 and £28,633.35 (FTE £29,987.00 to £32,706.00), which is dependent on qualifications and experience.

Job Role

The primary purpose of the Careers Adviser role is to deliver impartial information, advice and guidance (IAG) to students through various delivery methods, including:

• Group workshops
• Drop-in sessions
• One-to-one appointments
• 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, assisting students with:

• Career planning
• Apprenticeships
• Further and higher education routes
• Job opportunities

The Careers Adviser will support the UCAS process, including applications, interviews and student finance. They will also contribute to staff CPD where appropriate. Additionally, 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 such as employer talks, university visits, HE fairs, progression events, and external partnerships.

The role also involves supporting key college-wide priorities such as:

• Mainstream transition programmes
• External audits and inspections (including Matrix and Ofsted)
• 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.

Staff Benefits

• 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 counseling, and discounted hair and beauty treatments at The Salon at our Langley College site

Application Process

Please be advised that the vacancy will close on 3rd October 2026. Interviews will be held on a rolling basis.

Additional Information

The college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, expecting 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.