Careers Advisor: IAG, UCAS & Student Futures

Oldham College and University Campus Oldham; Oldham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

48 days' holiday

Pension contributions 16.8%

Free counselling and wellbeing support

Retail discounts

Training and development opportunities

Free breakfast Fridays

On-site facilities

Free parking

Job summary

Oldham College in Greater Manchester is seeking a committed Careers Advisor to support the delivery of college services and priorities. You will provide impartial information, advice and guidance on courses, progression, finance and benefits to learners, parents, employers and partners.

You will design and deliver careers sessions and 1:1 guidance with action planning, working with employers, universities and college faculties to meet recruitment targets and raise student progression.

Qualifications

• Level 6 Diploma in Careers Guidance is required.
• Experience guiding young people and adults through 1:1 guidance and action planning.
• Confident delivering classroom-based careers education and interviewing individuals or presenting to groups.

Responsibilities

• Provide impartial IAG on courses, progression, finance and benefits to learners, parents, employers and partners, including students with EHCPs.
• Support university applications, administer the UCAS cycle, advise on student finance and run HE Fairs.
• Design and deliver careers sessions and 1:1 guidance with action planning.
• Work with employers, universities, schools, training providers and College faculties.
• Help meet recruitment targets through school links, Open Days, Careers Fairs and enrolment.
• Answer enquiries promptly, maintain records and website content, and gather feedback and impact data.
• Carry out duties in line with College policies and procedures, including safeguarding and equality commitments

Skills

Career guidance experience

1:1 guidance

Public speaking

Stakeholder engagement

Microsoft Office / IT

Education

Level 6 Diploma in Careers Guidance

GCSE English & Maths (4/C or above)

Tools

UCAS cycle administration

Data entry / records management

Job description

Oldham College in Greater Manchester is seeking a committed Careers Advisor to support the delivery of college services and priorities. You will provide impartial information, advice and guidance on courses, progression, finance and benefits to learners, parents, employers and partners.

You will design and deliver careers sessions and 1:1 guidance with action planning, working with employers, universities and college faculties to meet recruitment targets and raise student progression.