Careers Advisor

Tradewind Recruitment; Northampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment firm is seeking a dedicated Careers Advisor in Northampton to provide impartial careers advice to students. The role includes delivering guidance sessions, running workshops, and supporting college initiatives. Candidates should possess a Level 6 qualification in Careers Guidance or relevant experience in careers, youth work, or employability. The position offers competitive pay and a supportive environment.

Benefits

Weekly pay at competitive rates

Ongoing CPD with access to courses

Flexible working patterns

Qualifications

• Experience in careers guidance or employability coaching.
• Background in education or youth work preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 1:1 careers guidance sessions.
• Run workshops on CV writing and job searching.
• Support whole-college initiatives including careers fairs.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to engage with young people

Organisational skills

Education

Level 6 qualification in Careers Guidance

Job description

Overview

Roles: Careers Advisor. Location: Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom. Start Date: October 2025. Contract: Full-Time Term-Time or Full Year Long-Term / Permanent. Salary: Competitive, based on experience and qualifications.

We are recruiting a dedicated Careers Advisor to join a forward-thinking college in Northampton this October. This is a great opportunity for someone with experience in careers guidance, student support, or employability coaching to make a real impact.

Role

As a Careers Advisor, you will provide impartial, high-quality careers advice to students across a wide range of courses. You\'ll work both one-to-one and with groups to support progression into university, apprenticeships, training or employment.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver 1:1 careers guidance sessions and create tailored action plans
• Run workshops on CV writing, job searching, interview prep, and UCAS applications
• Support whole-college initiatives including careers fairs, guest speaker events, and employer engagement
• Build and maintain strong links with local employers, training providers, and universities
• Stay informed on labour market trends and further education routes
• Keep accurate records and contribute to destination tracking and student progress reviews

What We\'re Looking For

• Level 6 qualification in Careers Guidance (or working towards it) preferred
• Background in education, youth work, or employability
• Strong communication skills and ability to engage with young people
• Confident delivering advice in both group and 1:1 settings
• Proactive, organised, and able to manage your own workload

What We Offer

• Long-term or permanent position in a supportive college environment
• Weekly pay at competitive rates
• Ongoing CPD, including free access to over 2,500 courses via The National College
• Flexible working patterns (term-time or full-year contracts available)
• A chance to genuinely impact students\' futures and career journeys

Apply now to join as a Careers Advisor in Northampton starting October 2025 - and help shape the ambitions and achievements of the next generation.

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