Careers Advisor

Doncaster College; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Scheme

Pension Scheme

30 days annual leave + holidays

Job summary

Doncaster College is seeking a Careers Advisor to provide high-quality CEIAG to students, apprentices and prospective learners across DN Colleges. You will support learners to explore progression opportunities, develop career plans and make informed choices about education, training and employment.

Working as part of the Careers team, you will deliver impartial guidance, conduct one-to-one interviews, deliver group sessions and engage with schools and communities to promote the college's Careers

Qualifications

• Level 4 qualification or Diploma in Careers Guidance, or currently working towards a Level 6 Careers Guidance qualification.
• Experience of working within a careers guidance, careers education or information and advice role.
• Ability to communicate confidently and effectively with a wide range of people.
• Ability to deliver one-to-one guidance interviews and group presentations.
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel between campuses and locations as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide impartial careers education, information, advice and guidance to full-time, part-time and apprentice learners.
• Conduct one-to-one careers guidance interviews to support progression planning and career decision-making.
• Advise prospective learners on courses, progression routes and career opportunities.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records using the college's student records management systems.
• Support students across DN Colleges campuses as required.
• Deliver presentations, group sessions and careers-related activities to a variety of audiences.
• Participate in taster programmes, enrolment activities and recruitment events.
• Attend school engagement events, including industry days, talks and mock interviews.
• Promote the college's provision within schools, community groups and partner organisations.
• Support the delivery of the college's Careers Programme and contribute to learner transition and enrolment activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Interviews

Group presentations

Driving licence

Education

Level 4 Careers Guidance qualification or Diploma

Level 6 Careers Guidance (in progress)

Job description

The vacancy

Are you passionate about helping people make informed decisions about their future? We are looking for a Careers Advisor to provide high-quality Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) to students, apprentices and prospective learners across DN Colleges.

In this rewarding role, you will support learners of all ages to explore progression opportunities, develop career plans and make informed choices about education, training and employment. Working as part of the Careers team, you will engage with students within college, schools and the wider community, contributing to the delivery of the college's Careers Strategy and Gatsby Benchmarks.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide impartial careers education, information, advice and guidance to full-time, part-time and apprentice learners.
• Conduct one-to-one careers guidance interviews to support progression planning and career decision-making.
• Advise prospective learners on courses, progression routes and career opportunities.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records using the college's student records management systems.
• Support students across DN Colleges campuses as required.
• Deliver presentations, group sessions and careers-related activities to a variety of audiences.
• Participate in taster programmes, enrolment activities and recruitment events.
• Attend school engagement events, including industry days, talks and mock interviews.
• Promote the college's provision within schools, community groups and partner organisations.
• Support the delivery of the college's Careers Programme and contribute to learner transition and enrolment activities.

Essential Criteria

• Level 4 qualification or Diploma in Careers Guidance, or currently working towards a Level 6 Careers Guidance qualification.
• Experience of working within a careers guidance, careers education or information and advice role.
• Ability to communicate confidently and effectively with a wide range of people.
• Ability to deliver one-to-one guidance interviews and group presentations.
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel between campuses and locations as required.

Benefits For Working For DN Colleges

• Salary of £26,131 - £27,436 per annum (Grade 3).
• 35.5 hours per week.
• 30 days annual leave, plus 8 public holidays and an additional two weeks over Christmas.
• Opportunity to join the pension scheme.
• Access to the Health Scheme.
• Opportunity to work within a supportive organisation that values Ambition, Support, Partnership, Innovation, Responsibility and Equality.
• Ongoing professional development and participation in continuous professional development activities.

Important Things to Note

• In DN Colleges we call this role Careers Advisor but you might know this as Careers Guidance Adviser, Career Coach, Employability Adviser, Student Careers Adviser or Careers Consultant.
• This role will involve supporting learners across college campuses, schools and community settings.
• This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
• We are not looking for agency support for this role.
• If you need more information, please contact us at [e-mail].

Closing date- 9th November 2026

About Us

Here at Doncaster College and University Centre we understand that choosing what to do next can be a huge decision. It's not just about the course you choose to study, it is about the tutors, the experiences and the friends you meet along the way.

We have over 120 courses at full and part-time, from entry level right up to university level. As well as the vast amount of courses on offer, we ensure all our students get the right support and guidance whether it is through our careers service, our additional learning support, counselling, student finance and many other services all tailored to each individual.

Our exciting and modern campus is in a central location, packed with workspaces designed to industry standard. We work directly with employers allowing you real work experience and industry insight that you will not get from sitting behind a desk.

The Benefits

• Health and fitness suite
• Generous annual leave
• 2 weeks off at Christmas
• Electric car scheme

• Vivup – Employee Wellbeing and Benefits platform
• Wellness initiatives, onsite during your working week. This could include health visitors, financial advisers, or physio specialists.
• Onsite fitness classes, at lunchtime or after work in conjunction with our Sports colleagues.
• Cycle to Work and Electric car scheme
• Free Eye Care Vouchers
• Discounted Hair and Beauty services
• On site nursery
• Online access to Remploy which is our 24/7 confidential mental health and counselling resource.
• In house counselling/safeguarding specialists to assist in Wellbeing

Lets Teach Programme

Let’s Teach The LET's teach programme supports new members of teaching staff in terms of college systems and key teaching and learning areas including new staff lesson visits and postcard peeps. Each new member of staff has an allocated Lead Practitioner who works closely with them throughout the programme.

Let’s Bloom

The LET's Bloom Programme aims to connect our experienced and qualified teachers to share best practice and support continued risk-taking as we continue to add depth to our teaching craft. Teachers volunteer on this one year programme, working closely with the Learning Enhancement Team, capturing their experimentation in a journal.