Careers Advisor. Job in Milton Education & Training Jobs

Meridian Business Support; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Careers Advisor in Cambridge to coordinate bursary administration and provide essential guidance to students and apprentices. Responsibilities include delivering careers education programs, conducting 1:1 guidance sessions, and organizing events. The ideal candidate should have experience in CEIAG support and strong communication skills. This role offers a salary between £29,770 and £30,659 and is full-time with a 6-month probationary period.

Qualifications

• Experience providing career guidance to students and apprentices.
• Ability to develop and deliver career education programs.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate administration of college bursaries.
• Undertake 1:1 careers guidance meetings.
• Support design and delivery of careers education programmes.
• Organize careers events and provide advice at key college events.

Skills

CEIAG support

Careers guidance

Career education programme design

Research skills

Communication skills

Tools

EBS

ProMonitor

Job description

Careers Advisor

Salary: 29,770 - 30,659 per annum

Type: Full time

Location: Cambridge

Meridian Business Support is currently recruiting for a Bursary Administration Coordinator to work in a Cambridge based college.

About the role:

As part of the wider Student Support & Safeguarding Team, coordinate the administration of all college bursaries in line with college and funding policies and procedures.

Primary duties, tasks, and responsibilities include:

1. Provide a range of CEIAG support to current and prospective students and apprentices, promoting smooth transitions to apprenticeships, further and higher learning, employment, or training.
2. Undertake 1:1 careers guidance meetings with students and apprentices, produce appropriate post-interview summaries of guidance and action plans, ensure records are stored appropriately, and maintain client confidentiality.
3. Support the design and delivery of an effective careers education programme, including developing an online Careers Hub and delivering group sessions on topics such as UCAS, CVs, job applications, interview techniques, employability skills, and labour market information. Ensure materials are professional and well-researched.
4. Evaluate individual and group careers interventions, quality assure own and peer work, and meet or exceed quality standards.
5. Assist with processing applications within the College UCAS Centre.
6. Contribute to the organisation of careers events.
7. Ensure relevant, up-to-date information is accessible to students both in-person and online.
8. Research progression opportunities and develop resource materials.
9. Use systems like EBS, ProMonitor, and others to record all enquiries and interactions.
10. Provide advice and guidance at key college events, including open evenings, careers fairs, enrolment sessions, and PR events.
11. Liaise with college staff to promote the careers service and ensure awareness of courses and educational provision. Keep updated with college developments.
12. Maintain professional knowledge relevant to the role.
13. Actively promote equality of opportunity and foster good relations within the college community.
14. Adhere to college policies on equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Additional conditions:

This role is subject to a 6-month probationary period and successful Enhanced DBS clearance.

The college is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All employees and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

Meridian Business Support is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy.