Careers Advisor (11 month fixed term contract)

BCP Council; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

BCP Council is seeking a proactive Careers Adviser on an 11-month fixed term contract in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Starting salary is £35,570 pro rata for part-time colleagues, with clear pay progression within the band and a focus on helping Year 12 and 13 learners stay engaged.

You will provide impartial careers information, guidance and support to young people, track destinations, identify at-risk learners, and work with schools, colleges and partners to secure positive onward

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people facing barriers to participation or progression.
• Knowledge of post-16 and post-18 pathways including FE, apprenticeships and training.
• Experience delivering careers guidance or targeted employability support.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills and record-keeping ability.

Responsibilities

• Track and record participation and destinations for Year 12/13 learners.
• Identify NEET risks and implement targeted interventions.
• Maintain regular contact with NEETs and provide personal action plans.
• Deliver impartial careers information through 1:1 and group sessions.
• Collaborate with schools, colleges, providers, employers, and partners.
• Use data to spot trends, monitor risk and support service improvement.
• Support local authority duties on participation and destinations tracking.
• Maintain accurate case notes in line with data governance.

Skills

Experience with young people

Pathsways knowledge

Careers guidance experience

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Commitment to outcomes

Labour market knowledge

Education

Level 4 Careers Guidance qualification

Job description

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Careers Advisor (11 month fixed term contract)

Dynamics Position No. and Role Profile Code 114847

Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Fixed Term

Working Hours:

37

Location:

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Closing Date:

26/10/2026

Job Category:

Children's Services

Region / Division:

Children's Services

Business Unit:

Education and Skills

Job Introduction

Starting salary for this role is £35,570 (pro rata for part-time colleagues)

This role sits within a well defined pay band, offering clear progression as you grow your career at BCP. Without exception all new starters begin at the entry point of the band, ensuring fairness and consistency across the organisation . Be part of a forward thinking workplace where you’re supported to grow and you can truly#BeTheDifference at BCP.

Internal colleagues are also normally appointed at the bottom of the band, unless moving within the same profession and skill level, where the pay band is the same they can be appointed to the existing pay point .

Make a Difference to Young People's Futures

We are seeking a motivated and proactive Careers Adviser to join the Education Effectiveness Team.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to support young people to achieve positive outcomes by preventing them from becoming Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET), tracking and monitoring the destinations of Year 12 and Year 13 learners, and providing targeted support to those who are currently NEET .

Working with schools, colleges, training providers, employers and partner agencies, you will play a key role in helping young people successfully transition into education, employment, apprenticeships and training .

About the Role

As a Careers Adviser, you will provide impartial careers information, advice and guidance to young people, helping them to make informed decisions about their future pathways . You will maintain oversight of participation and destination data, identify young people who may be at risk of disengagement, and coordinate interventions to improve participation and progression outcomes .

This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about supporting young people, building strong partnerships and making a tangible difference to the lives of those facing barriers to education, employment and training .

Key Responsibilities

• Track, monitor and record participation and destination data for Year 12 and Year 13 young people.
• Identify young people at risk of becoming NEET and implement targeted interventions to support continued participation.
• Maintain regular contact with young people who are NEET and provide personalised action plans and support to re-engage them with education, employment or training opportunities.
• Deliver impartial careers information, advice and guidance through one-to-one appointments, group sessions and outreach activities.
• Work collaboratively with schools, colleges, training providers, employers and partner agencies to promote positive destinations.
• Use destination and participation data to identify trends, monitor risk and support service improvement.
• Contribute to local authority responsibilities relating to participation and the tracking of young people's destinations.
• Maintain accurate records and case notes in accordance with data protection and information governance requirements.

About You

You will have:

• Experience of working with young people, particularly those who may face barriers to participation or progression.
• Knowledge of post-16 and post-18 pathways, including further education, apprenticeships, training and employment opportunities.
• Experience of providing careers guidance, employability support or targeted interventions for young people.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills, with experience of maintaining accurate records and managing competing priorities.
• A commitment to improving outcomes, raising aspirations and supporting positive futures for young people.
• A Level 4 or above Careers Guidance qualification.
• Experience of working within a participation, NEET prevention or destination tracking role.
• Knowledge of local labour market information and employment opportunities.

For an informal conversation, please contact [e-mail]

Please note, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship and we can only consider applicants with existing right to work in the UK .

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About BCP Council

BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people. Our area includes over 15 miles of beautiful world-renowned coastline. We can offer career defining roles to transform and improve services. By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, world-class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come .

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Be the difference - Join an organisation that values you

BCP Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the community and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment . Applicants to this post will be required to complete the appropriate level of Disclosure & Barring Service Check.