Careers Adviser

Stanmore College; Stanmore; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time only

Job summary

Stanmore College is seeking a Careers Adviser to join the Student Services team and deliver a comprehensive careers programme across the College. You will provide impartial, high-quality careers advice to learners to help them explore options and prepare for next steps.

This role sits within a dynamic Careers Development team, contributing to the wider programme with external partners and ensuring learners have access to information, progression opportunities, and meaningful work-related

Qualifications

• Experience providing careers guidance, ideally in FE or education.

Responsibilities

• Provide impartial, confidential, person-centred careers guidance in individual and group sessions.
• Support learners with applications, including UCAS, personal statements, CVs and interview prep.
• Provide up-to-date information on HE, apprenticeships, employment and labour market opportunities.
• Contribute to careers fairs, talks, workshops, university events and work experience.
• Build relationships with employers, universities, training providers and community organisations.
• Maintain records and monitor learner destinations and outcomes.
• Support development and evaluation of the careers programme in line with Gatsby Benchmarks and Careers Strategy.

Skills

Careers advice

Education setting experience

Organisation

Communication with young people

Job description

(Permanent, Full-time, Term Time Only - 40 weeks)

Make a Difference Beyond the Classroom

Effective careers guidance plays an important role in helping students make informed decisions about their education, training and future employment. At Stanmore College, we are committed to ensuring that all learners have access to impartial, high-quality careers advice and guidance that reflects their individual needs, aspirations and circumstances.

We are seeking a Careers Adviser to join our Student Services team and contribute to the delivery of a comprehensive careers programme across the College. You will provide professional careers advice and guidance to learners, supporting them to explore their options, make informed choices and prepare effectively for their next steps.

Join Us at an Exciting Time

Stanmore College is entering a transformative period, supported by a £60 million redevelopment investment that will create a modern, sustainable campus for learners, staff and the wider community.

Alongside this investment in our facilities, we are committed to ensuring our students have the knowledge, skills and confidence to succeed beyond college. Our focus is not only on what students achieve while they are at College, but also on what they go on to do afterwards. You will play an important role in supporting our careers programme and helping students make positive choices about further study, training and employment.

The Role

Working as part of the Careers Development team, you will provide professional careers advice and guidance to learners, helping them make informed decisions about their education, training and employment. You will also contribute to the wider careers programme, working with colleagues and external partners to ensure learners have access to relevant information, guidance and progression opportunities.

You will:

• Provide impartial, confidential and person-centred careers advice and guidance through individual and group sessions.
• Support learners with applications, including UCAS, personal statements, CVs and interview preparation.
• Provide up-to-date information on higher education, apprenticeships, employment and labour market opportunities.
• Contribute to careers fairs, employer talks, workshops, university events and work experience opportunities.
• Build effective relationships with employers, universities, training providers and community organisations.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to monitoring learner destinations and outcomes.
• Support the development and evaluation of the College’s careers programme in line with the Gatsby Benchmarks and Careers Strategy.

Why This Role Matters

Careers guidance is an important part of the student experience. Students have different ambitions, circumstances and starting points, and they need access to reliable information and advice to help them make the right choices.

In this role, you will work directly with students to help them understand their options, prepare for their next step and develop the confidence to move forward. You will also contribute to a careers programme that connects students with employers, universities and opportunities beyond College.

About You

You will have experience of providing careers advice and guidance, ideally within an FE or other educational setting, and a good understanding of current progression routes, including higher education, apprenticeships and employment.

You will be organised, approachable and confident communicating with young people from a range of backgrounds. You will also be able to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a wider team.

Term-Time Only Salary (40 weeks): £28,716.49 - £30,916.68 per annum

Key Dates

Closing Date: Monday, 21st September 2026

Interview Date: Monday, 28th September 2026

Join Stanmore College and help make a lasting difference to the lives of our learners through outstanding student support and safeguarding.