Careers Advisor

HSDC; Alton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Alton seeks a vibrant and dedicated adviser to provide comprehensive careers guidance for young people. The adviser will support student progression, manage guidance interviews, and lead initiatives to inspire student aspirations. Ideal candidates should have advisory experience and Level 4 in Information & Advice. This role offers opportunities for personal growth and various benefits including extensive training and a generous holiday package.

Benefits

Access to training and workshops

Generous Pension Plans

Annual leave package

NUS TOTUM card discounts

Community engagement activities

Qualifications

• Experience in an advisory position is required.
• Knowledge of The Gatsby Benchmarks is necessary.
• Excellent negotiation and advocacy skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support student progression and retention through effective careers guidance.
• Manage a caseload of student guidance interviews and provide one-to-one advice.
• Promote and evaluate extra-curricular activities to develop employability skills.
• Ensure smooth running of the careers hub and update career materials.
• Inspire others to meet and maintain Gatsby Benchmarks.

Skills

Advisory skills

Negotiation skills

Ability to work independently

Understanding of Gatsby Benchmarks

Education

Level 4 in Information & Advice or equivalent

Job description

We are looking

for a vibrant, enthusiastic and dedicated adviser to help young people to explore opportunities; making decisions regarding education, employment, apprenticeship and training, progression routes and choices.

You will provide comprehensive and impartial Careers, Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (GEIAG) to students, prospective students, parents and staff through 1 : 1, tutorials, drop in and online resources.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the progression and retention of students throughout the student journey, providing effective careers guidance and development at key points during the curriculum.
• Working independently to manage a caseload of student guidance interviews. Providing one‑to‑one impartial advice, guidance and development. Implementing appropriate and individualised careers strategies; enabling student led career management through effective support, reflection and informed labour market information.
• Raising student career aspirations. Promoting, recording, and evaluating extra‑curricular activities, such as work experience, for the development of employability skills.
• Ensuring the smooth running of the careers hub area to include researching and updating career materials, providing front facing support and reviewing all online resources.
• Lead and promote good careers practice, inspiring others within the college to meet and maintain all 8 Gatsby Benchmarks.
• Support the Careers Manager with collection and analysis of destination data to inform the careers programme and strategy.

Requirements

• Experience of working in an advisory position
• Level 4 or above in Information & Advice, or equivalent (IAG Level 4)
• Knowledge of The Gatsby Benchmarks
• Excellent negotiation and advocacy skills, able to deal with complex issues sensitively and with confidence

Benefits

• Invest in Your Growth : Access a wide range of training, in‑house coaching, workshops, and funding for qualifications. Opportunities for funded research, with potential international travel.
• Generous Pension Plans : Benefit from either the Local Government Pension Scheme or Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
• Ample Time Off : Enjoy a generous annual leave package to maintain a healthy work‑life balance.
• Exclusive Discounts : Get an NUS TOTUM card, offering discounts with hundreds of retailers.
• Community Engagement : Participate in volunteering and fundraising for local and national charities. Option to donate through the Give As You Earn (GAYE) scheme.

Application

We strive to offer an inclusive and accessible recruitment and interview process to all candidates. Should you have any questions at all, or require any support with reasonable adjustments, please contact [e-mail] and a member of our team will respond as soon as possible.

For more information on the position itself, please connect with Kate Creswick at [e-mail]. Please note, we appreciate the value of each applicant but kindly ask that you complete an application form as we do not accept CV’s.