Careers Advisor

Capel; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A land-based specialist college in London is seeking a passionate Careers Advisor to provide high-quality careers education and guidance. The role involves engaging with students to help them navigate their education and career paths. Ideal candidates will have a Level 6 Diploma in Careers Guidance and experience in educational advice. Join us to make a significant impact in an inclusive community-focused environment.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Defined pension scheme

Retail and leisure discounts

Access to online GP

Qualifications

• Experience in providing advice and guidance in an educational setting.
• Knowledge of UCAS, Gatsby Benchmarks and the HE/FE landscape.
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality and diversity.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a comprehensive programme of careers advice and guidance.
• Provide personalised one-to-one guidance and group workshops.
• Support UCAS applications and progression.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Level 6 Diploma in Careers Guidance and Development

Job description

About The Role and Person

Capel Manor College – London’s only specialist land‑based college – is looking for a dedicated and dynamic Careers Advisor to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact on the futures of our students, working across our London campuses to deliver high‑quality, impartial careers education, information, advice, and guidance.

The Role

You will work flexibly across all sites, engaging with prospective and current students to inspire and guide them towards fulfilling education, training, and employment pathways. You’ll design and deliver innovative careers interventions – including one‑to‑one guidance, workshops, and events – ensuring our provision meets all eight Gatsby Benchmarks and supports our learners in making informed decisions about their future. This is a cross‑college role.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver a comprehensive programme of careers advice and guidance aligned with Gatsby Benchmarks, Ofsted and Matrix standards.
• Provide personalised one‑to‑one guidance, group workshops and careers events for students from enrolment through to progression.
• Support UCAS applications and progression to higher education, apprenticeships or employment.
• Maintain and promote up‑to‑date careers resources, including online tools and labour market information.
• Work collaboratively with curriculum teams, employers and external agencies to enhance our careers offer.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is passionate about helping others achieve their potential and can bring energy, creativity and professionalism to the role. You will have:

• A Level 6 Diploma in Careers Guidance and Development / QCG / DipCG (or working towards).
• Experience in providing advice and guidance in an educational setting.
• Knowledge of UCAS, Gatsby Benchmarks and the HE/FE landscape.
• Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• A commitment to safeguarding, equality and diversity.

Why Join Us?

• Work in a supportive, specialist college environment with a strong community ethos.
• Contribute to transforming lives through education and skills.
• Access to continuous professional development.
• Travel across varied, inspiring campuses in London.

About the College

Over the last 50 years, Capel Manor College has helped thousands of school leavers and adults achieve their dream of working with animals, plants and the environment. As London’s environmental college, the College plays a vital role in the green agenda for the capital, equipping the next generation of land‑based sector workers with the skills and knowledge needed to preserve and protect London’s wildlife, national parks and green spaces.

Capel Manor College offers excellent staff benefits, including generous annual leave, access to a defined pension scheme, retail and leisure discounts and access to an online GP. For further information on staff benefits, please click here.

At Capel Manor College, we are dedicated to creating and promoting an equal, diverse and inclusive workforce that empowers all employees to reach their full potential. We strive for a truly representative workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Additionally, we are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of our students. We expect all staff members to share and uphold this commitment.

Please note that the College does not have a sponsorship licence. We are therefore unable to consider applicants who do not have the right to work in the UK.

We reserve the right to close a position once sufficient suitable applications have been received to form a shortlist. Early application is therefore encouraged.