Careers Advisor

Morgan Hunt UK Ltd; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Careers Advisor to work across multiple locations in London. This role involves providing tailored career guidance to students, running workshops, and supporting employability initiatives. Candidates must have a Degree and a Level 6 Careers Guidance Qualification. Join a passionate and dedicated team focused on making a real impact on students' futures.

Qualifications

• Mandatory Level 6 Careers Guidance Qualification.
• Experience delivering careers education in an educational setting.
• Ability to work across multiple campuses.

Responsibilities

• Deliver one-to-one career guidance to students.
• Plan and run group workshops on employability.
• Work with external partners for enrichment activities.

Skills

Careers education and advice

Group session planning

Knowledge of Higher Education

Student finance guidance

Education

Degree and Level 6 Careers Guidance Qualification

Job description

Careers Advisor within a Further Education and Training College

Locations: Victoria/Soho, Tottenham, Kings Cross - Flexibility to work across all London sites required
Hours: 35 per week
Start Date:19/08 or 01/09 (to be confirmed following interviews)
Contract: Temp ongoing

Are you passionate about guiding young people to achieve their career goals? We are recruiting a Careers Advisor to join a vibrant Further Education and Training College in London. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact on students' futures through high-quality guidance and employability programmes.

Key Duties of a Careers Advisor:

• Deliver tailored 1:1 career guidance to students, helping them explore and achieve their career aspirations.
• Plan and run engaging group workshops on employability, apprenticeships and Higher Education (including student finance and bursaries).
• Work with students to complete Student Finance England applications and be aware of Higher Education funding options.
• Work with with the Careers & Employability team and external partners to deliver enrichment activities, including university visits, employment fairs and other careers-focused events.
• Develop and maintain up-to-date resources (including e-resources) on careers, training, apprenticeships and post-18 pathways.
• Work closely with tutors to enhance careers education, including contributing to CPD planning and delivery.
• Stay informed of key sector developments including Gatsby Benchmarks, Labour Market Information (LMI) and other careers education best practices.

Careers Advisor Requirements (Essential):

Degree PLUS a Level 6 Careers Guidance Qualification (or equivalent) - this is mandatory
Previous experience delivering careers education and advice in a school, college or similar setting
Confident in planning and delivering both 1:1 and group sessions
Strong knowledge of Higher Education, apprenticeships, employability skills and student finance
Able to work across multiple college campuses in central London

This is a key role to help students progress successfully beyond college - whether to university, apprenticeships or employment. You'll be joining a dedicated, student-focused team in a passionate and supportive further education and training environment.

Interested in this Careers Advisor role?

Please submit your CV for consideration. The Level 6 qualification is essential - please do not apply if you have not got this qualification.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.