Careers Adviser - Level 6 Qualified

Education Development Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational organization in City Of London seeks a Careers Adviser to provide high-quality CEIAG guidance to students. This role involves supporting the Careers Lead, delivering one-to-one and group sessions, and maintaining Google Classrooms. Ideal candidates will have a Level 6 CIAG qualification and experience working with young people, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Benefits

30 days holiday plus bank holidays

2 volunteering days

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Discounted gym memberships

Health care cash plan

Retail discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Wellbeing App

Qualifications

• Must have a Level 6 CIAG qualification.
• Experience in the education sector is preferred.
• Must be able to engage with diverse student backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality CEIAG guidance to students.
• Support the Careers Lead in meeting Gatsby Benchmarks.
• Maintain CEIAG Google Classrooms with up-to-date LMI.

Skills

Level 6 CIAG qualification

Experience working with young people

Strong knowledge of education pathways

Ability to engage students with SEND

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Job description

Education Development Trust is seeking a dedicated Careers Adviser to deliver high-quality CEIAG to students in a school and college setting in Hounslow. You’ll support the Careers Lead in meeting Gatsby Benchmarks, provide one-to‑one and group guidance, and maintain CEIAG Google Classrooms with up-to-date LMI.

Requirements

• Level 6 CIAG qualification
• Experience working with young people (preferably in education)
• Strong knowledge of education, employment, and training pathways
• Ability to engage students with SEND and from disadvantaged backgrounds
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position. Candidates must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application and already be qualified to level 6.

Deadline for applications: Midnight on 30 November. (Please note, we reserve the right to close our vacancies early if sufficient applications are received)

Dates for interviews to take place will be confirmed in advance.

How to apply: To be considered for this vacancy, applicants are required to complete and submit a fully completed application form through our website.

Salary & Benefits

Salary: up to £31,000.00 per annum FTE (this salary is based on being level 6 CIEG qualified)

Benefits

• 30 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rota)
• 2 volunteering days (pro Rota)
• Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Discounted gym memberships
• Health care cash plan
• Retail discounts
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Wellbeing App

Edt is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults whom we work with and come into contact with around the world. All applicants are subject to thorough screening and successful candidates are subject to the relevant level of criminal record checks with national police authorities or the UK’s Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). This will be at minimum a basic DBS check.

Edt is a proud Disability Confident Leader. We take practical steps to ensure that disability inclusion is not only part of our values but part of our everyday actions. We are committed to creating a working environment where disabled employees are supported, valued, and empowered to thrive in their role. If you are disabled or require specific adjustments during the application process, please do let us know how we can support you.