Careers Adviser & Coach

Maxim Business Training; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a passionate Careers Adviser & Coach to join their expanding Student Services Department in Macclesfield. The role involves delivering high-quality careers education and guidance to students, apprentices, and adults, helping them make informed decisions about their futures. The ideal candidate will have experience in educational settings and be knowledgeable about careers frameworks, contributing to the development of students' employability skills.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in educational settings.
• Knowledge of careers frameworks such as the Gatsby Benchmarks or Matrix Standard.

Responsibilities

• Deliver careers education, information, advice, and guidance (CEIAG) to students.
• Support learners through various methods including face-to-face, phone, and workshops.
• Build strong relationships with students for career planning and exploration.

Skills

Customer Service

Career Planning

Employability Skills

Education

Experience in Educational Settings

Knowledge of Careers Frameworks

Job description

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Our Student Services Department is expanding, and we are looking for an additional team member to join as a Careers Adviser & Coach.

Location: Macclesfield

Type: Part-time, Term Time

We seek a passionate and experienced candidate to help shape the future of our students and make a lasting impact at Macclesfield College.

The Role

Reporting to the Director of Student Services & Inclusion, you will deliver careers education, information, advice, and guidance (CEIAG) to potential students, current students, apprentices, HE & Adults. Your work will involve engaging with a diverse range of customers in schools, communities, and within college to provide high-quality IAG on courses, career decision-making, and employability skills.

The successful candidate will excel in customer service, offering guidance on career planning, further education, training, and employment opportunities to support informed decision-making about their futures.

Experience working with young people in educational settings and knowledge of careers frameworks such as the Gatsby Benchmarks or Matrix Standard is highly desirable.

Main Duties

• Support learners, staff, and customers requiring Careers, Information, Advice, and Guidance through various methods including face-to-face, phone, email, appointments, events, and workshops.
• Build strong relationships with students, assisting with career planning and exploration, providing guidance and resources for their educational and professional development.
• Deliver personalized CEIAG support via appointments and drop-in services at all stages of the learner journey.
• Participate in delivering careers education at college, school, and community events such as Open Days, Career Fairs, Parents Evenings, and Interview Sessions.

Additional Information

Benefits and details about the working environment are available on our website.

Pre-employment checks include proof of right to work in the UK, identity verification, references, and health declarations. An online search will be conducted as part of safeguarding procedures.

Note: The role may close early if sufficient applications are received.

Job Details

• Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment Type: Internship
• Job Function: Other
• Industry: Education