Careers Advisor

Schools Week; London Borough of Bromley; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Annual season ticket loan

Discounts for Teachers portal

Free Wi-Fi via Eduroam

On-site gym

Job summary

Education Week Jobs is seeking an enthusiastic Careers Adviser to join the Student Services team. You will provide high-quality CEIAG, helping learners explore options, develop career plans and progress to higher education, apprenticeships, employment and other outcomes.

You will work with students, staff and external partners to deliver impartial guidance aligned to Gatsby Benchmarks and College priorities, building action plans and supporting progression across the learner journey.

Qualifications

• Must have Level 2 English and Maths.
• Level 4 IAG qualification or equivalent.
• Knowledge of careers guidance practice and progression opportunities.
• Experience delivering careers guidance interviews and creating action plans.
• Experience delivering careers workshops, presentations or group sessions.
• Knowledge of higher education, apprenticeships and labour market information.

Responsibilities

• Deliver impartial one-to-one careers guidance interviews with students.
• Support progression opportunities including further/higher education, apprenticeships and employment.
• Develop individual action plans and provide follow-up support.
• Assist with UCAS applications and personal statements.
• Plan and deliver careers education sessions and employability events.
• Provide up-to-date labour market information and careers resources.
• Collaborate with curriculum teams and external partners to embed careers education.

Skills

CEIAG knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

IT literacy

Education

Level 2 English & Maths

Level 4 Information, Advice & Guidance (IAG) or equivalent

Tools

UCAS guidance

Job description

About the role

Careers Adviser

We are looking for an enthusiastic, knowledgeable and student-focused Careers Adviser to join our Student Services team and help learners make informed decisions about their future education, training and career pathways.

This is a rewarding role for a qualified careers professional who is passionate about supporting young people and adults to achieve their ambitions. You will provide high-quality Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG), helping students explore their options, develop career plans and progress successfully into higher education, apprenticeships, employment and other positive destinations.

About the role

As a Careers Adviser, you will play a key role in delivering an outstanding careers and employability service aligned to the Gatsby Benchmarks, the National Careers Strategy and College priorities.

You will work closely with students, curriculum teams, employers, universities, schools and external partners to ensure learners receive impartial, professional and timely guidance throughout their student journey.

Your work will include:

• Delivering impartial one-to-one careers guidance interviews to prospective and current students
• Supporting students to explore progression opportunities including further education, higher education, apprenticeships and employment
• Developing individual action plans and providing follow-up support to help students achieve their goals
• Supporting UCAS applications, personal statements and progression into higher education
• Planning and delivering careers education sessions, employability workshops, presentations and progression events
• Providing up-to-date labour market information and careers resources for students, staff and parents
• Supporting admissions, open events, enrolment activities, interviews and recruitment events
• Working collaboratively with curriculum teams, tutors and support staff to embed careers education across the student experience
• Building strong partnerships with employers, universities, training providers, schools and external agencies
• Promoting and supporting engagement with the College's Career Advantage programme and wider employability activities
• Monitoring student engagement, progression outcomes and destination data
• Maintaining accurate records using College systems and contributing to quality improvement activities

You will also play an important role in supporting learners who may face barriers to progression, ensuring they receive the guidance and support needed to achieve positive outcomes.

About you

We are looking for an approachable and highly organised professional who is passionate about helping people achieve their potential. You will be confident communicating with a wide range of audiences and able to build positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues and external stakeholders.

You will have:

• A minimum of Level 2 qualifications in English and Mathematics
• A Level 4 Information, Advice and Guidance qualification or equivalent
• Knowledge of careers guidance practice, progression pathways and current education, training and employment opportunities
• Experience of delivering careers guidance interviews and developing meaningful action plans
• Experience of delivering careers workshops, presentations or group sessions
• Knowledge of higher education, apprenticeships and labour market information
• Excellent communication, listening and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to maintain accurate records
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and online information systems
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work independently
• A commitment to equality, diversity, safeguarding and student success

It would be advantageous if you also have:

• A Level 6 Diploma in Careers Guidance, QCGD, Postgraduate Diploma, Master's qualification or equivalent professional careers guidance qualification
• Experience of supporting UCAS applications and higher education progression
• Experience of working within a further education, higher education or careers guidance setting
• A full, clean driving licence

About Us

The College

London South East Colleges (LSEC) is one of London's largest and most successful further education providers, with seven campuses across Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich and Lambeth and around 1,000 staff. Each year, we support more than 13,000 students through a wide portfolio of vocational courses, apprenticeships and other programmes that are closely aligned to employer and industry need.

What brings people to work here, and keeps them here, is the sense of purpose. We exist to change lives through learning, and that ambition runs through everything we do. Our staff work with learners from all backgrounds, many of whom face significant barriers, and play a direct role in improving social mobility and life chances across south east London and beyond.

We are committed to developing our people. This includes high-quality professional development, leadership and management training, and clear opportunities for progression across the College and the wider Group. We encourage colleagues to develop their skills, share expertise and build long-term careers with us, supported by a culture that values collaboration, professionalism and continuous improvement.

We invest heavily in our learning environments, with modern facilities and strong partnerships with employers, universities and local communities. This enables our staff to focus on what matters most: delivering high-quality education and training that equips learners with the skills, confidence and resilience to succeed in work and in life.

LSEC is part of the Elevare Civic Education Group, which also sponsors London South East Academies Trust. The Trust is a growing and successful Multi-Academy Trust, currently comprising mainstream, special and alternative provision schools across Bromley, Bexley, Surrey, Sussex and Lambeth. This gives colleagues the opportunity to work within a genuinely joined-up education system, spanning schools, colleges and higher education.

The Group has also recently established the Elevare Education Foundation, a charity dedicated to supporting disadvantaged children and families across the region through targeted programmes and practical support. This reflects our wider civic mission and commitment to making a meaningful difference beyond our campuses.

With a combined turnover of around £130m and clear ambitions for growth and improvement, this is an organisation that forward-looking, values expertise and encourages people to contribute ideas and shape the future. there has rarely been a more interesting time to join us.

Benefits

We offer a highly competitive benefits package, including excellent annual leave and a generous pension through the Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme depending on role.

Additional benefits include:

• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Annual season ticket loan
• Access to the Discounts for Teachers portal
• Free Wi-Fi access in over 10,000 locations worldwide through Eduroam
• Access to our on-site gym at Bromley campus and discount at other local gyms
• Discounts in our in-house restaurants and on hair and beauty treatments

Equal Opportunities

London South East Colleges is fully committed to equality of opportunity and to creating a diverse, inclusive and respectful working environment, free from discrimination and harassment. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, parental status or marital or partnership status.

As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we guarantee an interview to applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please contact People Services at [e-mail].

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we carry out social media checks on shortlisted candidates to assess suitability for working with children and young people. Our full Safeguarding policy can be found here .

Because we work with children and vulnerable adults, all roles are exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and, where relevant, a Children's and/or Adult's Barred List check. Any offer of employment may be withdrawn if these checks are unsatisfactory. Self-disclosure is required as part of the recruitment process, and failure to disclose relevant information or provide a DBS certificate is likely to result in withdrawal of an offer. Our DBS policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders is available on request.

All appointments are also subject to verification of the right to work in the UK, in line with Home Office requirements. Original documentation will be required prior to commencement of employment.