Careers Adviser & Coach

Macclesfield College; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff Awards & Recognition

On-site parking

Annual leave up to 51 days

Discounted gym membership

Employee benefits platform

Job summary

Cheshire College South and West is seeking a Careers Adviser & Coach for the Macclesfield Campus to deliver CEIAG to prospective and current learners. You will work across schools, college and community settings to provide high-quality information, guidance and support on courses and career options.

The role focuses on helping learners make informed decisions about their future education and employment, with emphasis on employability skills and progression planning.

Qualifications

• Delivery of careers education, information, advice and guidance (CEIAG) to potential students, current students, apprentices and adults.
• Knowledge of career development frameworks and local education options is desirable.
• Experience with engaging young people in educational settings is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver CEIAG via face-to-face and group sessions, email, phone or events.
• Support learners with career planning and progression decisions.
• Provide information on courses, training and employment opportunities.
• Collaborate with schools, colleges and community events to promote CEIAG services.

Skills

CEIAG

Career guidance

School liaison

Job description

Macclesfield Campus is a place that fires ambition, realises potential and looks to the future.

We continue to build a growth mindset for both students and colleagues alike and are excited to continue to attract, retain and develop our outstanding people to provide only the best for our learners.

We have the most supportive and collaborative colleagues who enrich the lives of our students though are values.

Our Student Services Department are excited to announce that we are looking for a team member to join as a Careers Adviser & Coach.

Join us in shaping the future of our students and make a lasting impact within our college group!

The Role

Responsible to the Director of Student Services & Inclusion for the delivery of careers education, information, advice and guidance (CEIAG) to potential students, students, apprentices, HE & Adults. You will work with a wide range of customers, in schools, in the community and in college, to deliver high quality IAG on course and learning options, career decision making and employability skills.

The successful candidate will provide outstanding customer service and provide information, advice, and guidance to all students on career planning, further education, training and employment opportunities, supporting them in making informed decisions about their future.

Experience of working with young people in an educational setting and knowledge of careers education frameworks such as the Gatsby Benchmarks or Matrix Standard would be highly advantageous.

Main Duties for this role include

Support all learners, staff and customers who require Careers, Information, Advice and Guidance via a range of methods including face‑to‑face, telephone, email, 1:1 appointment, events, school and college events and group workshops.

Build and maintain close working relationships with students supporting with their career planning and exploration, providing them with guidance and resources to make informed decisions about their future educational and professional paths.

Deliver personalised careers education, information, advice and guidance (CEIAG) support via appointments and drop‑in services, to customers at all stages of their learner journey.

Work as a team to deliver careers education, information, advice and guidance (CEIAG) at a range of college, school and community events, including but not limited to: Open Events, Career Events, Parents Evenings, and Interview Evenings.

We offer a brilliant package of benefits to support your career and wellbeing including:

• Access to state‑of‑the‑art facilities
• Financial support to gain your teaching qualification
• Professional development and upskilling opportunities
• Up to 51 days of annual leave, including bank holidays, Christmas closure, and a dedicated Wellbeing Day
• Discounted gym membership, and hair and beauty treatments
• Free secure campus parking and excellent transport links
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Staff Awards & Recognition
• Access to our employee benefits platform

Pre‑employment Screening

Cheshire College South and West is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS Disclosure, Right to Work evidence and original qualification certificates. Online checks will be carried out and a minimum of two professional referees to cover a five‑year period.

Please note we reserve the right to close this role earlier if we receive sufficient applications for this post.