Careers Adviser

BCA (Berkshire College of Agriculture); Windsor; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Non-working days

Pension schemes

Subsidised courses

On-site parking

Cycle to Work

Family-friendly policies

On-site coffee shop

Job summary

Windsor Forest Colleges Group is seeking a Careers Adviser to work across Strodes’ College and Windsor College. This permanent, term-time role covers 39 weeks per year with salary between £26,252.93 and £28,633.35 (FTE £29,987.00–£32,706.00), depending on qualifications and experience.

The postholder will deliver impartial information, advice and guidance to students using group workshops, drop-ins, 1:1 sessions and online support, with a focus on employability and progression.

Qualifications

• Level 6 qualification in Advice and Guidance required, or Level 4 with relevant experience and development commitment.
• Experience delivering impartial information, advice and guidance to students in an education setting.
• Demonstrated ability to support progression planning, employability and further/higher education routes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver impartial information, advice and guidance to students through workshops, drop-ins, 1:1s and online.
• Help students identify realistic and aspirational progression pathways and make informed decisions.
• Support UCAS applications, interviews, student finance and related processes.

Skills

IAG delivery

Career guidance

UCAS process

Employer engagement

Workshop facilitation

Education

Level 6 Advice & Guidance

Level 4 Advice & Guidance

Tools

MS Office

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*

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.