Careers Adviser - Egham, Surrey

Windsor Forest Colleges Group; Old Windsor; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Non-working day entitlement

Defined benefit pension schemes

Subsidised leisure courses

Free on-site parking

Cycle to Work Scheme

Health and wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Windsor Forest Colleges Group in Berkshire is seeking a Careers Adviser to deliver impartial information, advice and guidance to students across Strodes College and Windsor College. The role focuses on employability, progression planning, apprenticeships, further and higher education routes, and job opportunities.

You will support the UCAS process, attend and organise careers events, and contribute to staff CPD while working within 39 weeks per academic year on a permanent, term-time basis.

Qualifications

• Level 6 Advice and Guidance qualification preferred
• Level 4 qualification with relevant experience required or considered with commitment to development

Responsibilities

• Help students identify realistic and aspirational progression pathways, supporting them to make informed decisions and achieve their full potential.
• Focus on employability and progression, assisting with career planning, apprenticeships, further and higher education routes, and job opportunities.
• Support the UCAS process, including applications, interviews, and student finance.
• Contribute to staff CPD where appropriate.
• Lead on careers-related events and activities across the College, working with curriculum departments, the Core Studies team, and the Careers and Placements team.
• Organize employer talks, university visits, HE fairs, progression events, and external partnerships.
• Support key college-wide priorities such as transition programs, external audits and inspections (including Matrix and Ofsted), and tracking student destinations and outcomes.

Skills

IAG delivery

Career planning & progression

UCAS process support

Education

Level 6 qualification in Advice and Guidance

Level 4 qualification with relevant experience

Job description

Careers Adviser - Egham, Surrey

Location: Old Windsor, Berkshire, GB, SL4 2

Contracts: Permanent, term-time only

Work Schedule: 39 weeks in the academic year

Salary: between I22 26,252.93 and I25 28,633.35 (29,987.00 to 32,706.00 FTE), dependent on qualifications and experience

Windsor Forest Colleges Group is looking for a Careers Adviser to join our team, working across Strodes College and Windsor College. The primary purpose of the role is to deliver impartial information, advice and guidance (IAG) to students through various methods, including group workshops, drop-in sessions, one-to-one appointments, and online support.

Main Responsibilities

• Help students identify realistic and aspirational progression pathways, supporting them to make informed decisions and achieve their full potential.
• Focus on employability and progression, assisting with career planning, apprenticeships, further and higher education routes, and job opportunities.
• Support the UCAS process, including applications, interviews, and student finance.
• Contribute to staff CPD where appropriate.
• Lead on careers-related events and activities across the College, working with curriculum departments, the Core Studies team, and the Careers and Placements team.
• Organize employer talks, university visits, HE fairs, progression events, and external partnerships.
• Support key college-wide priorities such as transition programs, external audits and inspections (including Matrix and Ofsted), and tracking student destinations and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Level 6 qualification in Advice and Guidance (preferred).
• Consideration given to candidates with a Level 4 qualification and relevant experience, with a commitment to professional development.

About Us

The Windsor Forest Colleges Group (TWFCG) is a leading education provider in the South East. Our staff work across four main campuses: Langley, Windsor, Strodes (Egham), and Berkshire College of Agriculture (Maidenhead). We are dedicated to delivering education and training to a diverse range of students and employers in state‑of‑the‑art environments.

Benefits

• Generous non‑working day entitlement
• Access to excellent defined benefit pension schemes
• A wide range of subsidized 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
• Health and wellbeing benefits, including discounted gym memberships, confidential staff counseling, and discounted hair and beauty treatments at The Salon at Langley College

Application Details

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful applicants will require an enhanced DBS and Barred List check, along with other pre‑employment checks.

Recruitment Agency Policy

We operate a Preferred Supplier List (PSL) and do not accept speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list.

Careers Adviser - Egham, Surrey 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 4 qualification in Advice and Guidance (Redo).

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 worklife 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.