Careers Advisor

CJS Recruitment Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

CJS Recruitment Limited in West London is seeking an experienced Level 6 Careers Adviser to support learners within a leading FE college.

You will provide high-quality, impartial CIAG to help students decide on higher education, apprenticeships, employment and further training, while working with curriculum teams to support progression and deliver an effective careers programme.

Qualifications

• Level 6 CIAG qualification or equivalent.
• Experience delivering professional careers guidance to young people.
• Experience in FE college, school or similar education.
• Knowledge of education, employment, apprenticeship and university pathways.
• Understanding of the Gatsby Benchmarks.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to provide impartial, learner-focused advice.
• Strong organisational and record-keeping skills.
• Experience supporting SEND or disadvantaged learners is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide impartial 1-to-1 careers guidance to learners
• Deliver careers education, workshops and group sessions
• Support progression into university, apprenticeships, employment and further education
• Provide guidance around applications, CVs, interviews and employability
• Develop individual careers and progression action plans
• Provide accurate and up-to-date labour market information
• Support learners with applications and progression decisions
• Contribute to the college's careers strategy and Gatsby Benchmark activity
• Build relationships with curriculum teams, employers and external organisations
• Maintain accurate records of careers interventions and learner outcomes
• Support learners with additional needs and barriers to progression

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Record-keeping

Education

Level 6 CIAG qualification

Job description

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Level 6 Careers Adviser to support learners within a leading Further Education college in West London.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Careers Adviser looking for a long-term assignment within an established FE environment, supporting students with their education, employment and progression decisions.

The Role

You will provide high-quality, impartial Careers Information, Advice and Guidance (CIAG) to learners, helping them make informed decisions about their next steps into higher education, apprenticeships, employment and further training.

You will work closely with curriculum teams and college staff to support learner progression and contribute to the delivery of an effective careers programme.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide impartial 1-to-1 careers guidance to learners
• Deliver careers education, workshops and group sessions
• Support students with progression into university, apprenticeships, employment and further education
• Provide guidance around applications, CVs, interviews and employability
• Develop individual careers and progression action plans
• Provide accurate and up-to-date labour market information
• Support learners with applications and progression decisions
• Contribute to the college's careers strategy and Gatsby Benchmark activity
• Build relationships with curriculum teams, employers and external organisations
• Maintain accurate records of careers interventions and learner outcomes
• Support learners with additional needs and barriers to progression

Requirements

• Level 6 qualification in Careers Information, Advice and Guidance (CIAG) or equivalent
• Experience providing professional careers guidance to young people
• Experience working within an FE college, school or similar education environment
• Strong knowledge of education, employment, apprenticeship and university pathways
• Understanding of the Gatsby Benchmarks
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to provide impartial, learner-focused advice
• Strong organisational and record-keeping skills
• Experience supporting SEND or disadvantaged learners would be advantageous

Safeguarding

This role involves working with young people and is therefore subject to the required safeguarding and pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check where applicable.

Why Apply?

• £25–£32 per hour
• Full-time, 37.5-hour working week
• Long-term placement
• September start
• Opportunity to work within an established FE careers team
• Ongoing support throughout the assignment
• Potential for further opportunities within the academic year

If you are a Level 6 qualified Careers Adviser with experience supporting young people in an education setting and are looking for a long-term FE opportunity, we would be keen to hear from you