Careers Adviser - Calderdale & Kirklees Careers Ltd

Kirklees Council; Huddersfield; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in England seeks experienced Careers Advisers to provide guidance and employability support. This full-time role (37 hours/week) allows for flexible and hybrid working. Ideal candidates will inspire young people and adults, fostering relationships with schools and employers. Strong communication and IT skills are essential. Opportunities for career development and benefits offered.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive terms and conditions

Qualifications

• Experience in providing careers guidance and support in various settings.
• Ability to engage with young people/adults using innovative techniques.
• Knowledge of digital delivery platforms and database systems.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and motivate individuals in their career decisions.
• Establish relationships with schools, employers, and local partners.
• Deliver guidance across Calderdale and Kirklees, using hybrid working.

Skills

Strong communicator

Effective networker

Drive and commitment

Organized and motivated

IT literacy

Knowledge of barriers affecting young people

Job description

Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of Calderdale & Kirklees Careers Ltd

Multiple Permanent Positions

Full-time 37 hours per week - Monday to Friday. Part-time and flexible working arrangements considered.

We are looking for experienced and creative Careers Advisers to provide careers guidance and employability support in roles across the company which include pre and post 16 in schools/ colleges, community settings, from home and on our adult contacts. Delivery is across both Calderdale and Kirklees with flexibility for home/hybrid working.

You will be able to inspire, motivate and support young people and adults to make effective decisions that lead to successful transitions and establish productive relationships with schools/colleges, providers, employers and local partners to facilitate this. You will be able to use a range of innovative techniques to engage vulnerable young people/adults across Calderdale and Kirklees, including digital methods of engagement.

C+K is a great place to work for anyone seeking employment in a people centred organisation where staff are valued and highly regarded. We offer excellent terms, conditions and benefits to our employees and opportunities for career development and progression.

We welcome your application if you can demonstrate the following:

• Strong communicator and effective networker
• Drive, commitment, and resilience
• Well organised and highly motivated
• Knowledge of the barriers impacting young people/adults and the agencies which specialise in helping them.
• IT-literate and competent in the use of digital delivery platforms and database recording systems.

Dependant on skills, experience and qualifications, successful applicants may be required to participate in further training to support professional development.

If you are interested and require any further information, please email or call:

Sarah Johnson, Operations Manager (Participation Team) [e-mail] / 01484 242000

The closing date for applications is 5pm on Monday 18th August 2025

Interviews to be held on W/C 1st September 2025.

Information about this vacancy, including job description and personnel specification and the application form are available to download on the company website by selecting: https://www.ckcareers.co.uk/about-c-k-careers/careers-adviser-vacancies

Completed applications should be returned to HR: [e-mail]

Should we receive sufficient applications before the closing date, we reserve the right to end this advert before the closing date.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect our staff to share this commitment.

Appointments are subject to receipt of a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure