Careers Advisor- NLC

The Methodist Church in Britain; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave plus 8 public HOL

Two extra weeks over Christmas

Pension scheme

Job summary

DN Colleges is seeking a Careers Advisor to support students, apprentices and prospective learners with impartial guidance on courses and progression routes. The role involves one-to-one interviews, group sessions, tasters and enrolment activities across college campuses, schools and communities.

You will promote careers education, maintain records, deliver presentations and participate in school engagement events, industry days and mock interviews.

Qualifications

• Level 4 qualification or Diploma in Careers Guidance, or currently working towards Level 6 Careers Guidance qualification.
• Experience in a careers guidance, careers education or information and advice role.
• Enhanced DBS check.
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel between campuses and locations.

Responsibilities

• Provide impartial careers education, information, advice and guidance to learners.
• Conduct one-to-one careers guidance interviews to support progression planning.
• Advise learners on courses, progression routes and career opportunities.
• Maintain accurate records in student records systems.
• Deliver presentations, group sessions and careers-related activities.
• Attend school engagement events, including industry days and mock interviews.

Skills

Communication

One-to-one guidance

Group presentations

Education

Level 4 qualification or Diploma in Careers Guidance

Job description

This Careers Advisor post sits in the Careers team at DN Colleges, helping students, apprentices and prospective learners plan their next steps. The core work is one-to-one guidance interviews, advice on courses and progression routes, and running group sessions, tasters and enrolment activities. The role spans college campuses, schools and community settings, so it needs a full driving licence and willingness to travel. An Enhanced DBS check applies, and agency candidates are not being considered.

What the job involves

• Provide impartial careers education, information, advice and guidance to full-time, part-time and apprentice learners
• Conduct one-to-one careers guidance interviews to support progression planning
• Advise prospective learners on courses, progression routes and career opportunities
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date records in the college's student records systems
• Support students across DN Colleges campuses as required
• Deliver presentations, group sessions and careers-related activities to varied audiences
• Take part in taster programmes, enrolment activities and recruitment events
• Attend school engagement events, including industry days, talks and mock interviews
• Promote college provision in schools, community groups and partner organisations
• Support delivery of the Careers Programme and learner transition and enrolment activities
• Contribute to delivery of the college's Careers Strategy and Gatsby Benchmarks

What’s required

Qualifications

• Level 4 qualification or Diploma in Careers Guidance, or currently working towards a Level 6 Careers Guidance qualification

Experience

• Experience in a careers guidance, careers education or information and advice role

Skills & knowledge

• Ability to communicate confidently and effectively with a wide range of people
• Ability to deliver one-to-one guidance interviews and group presentations

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel between campuses and locations

What’s offered

• 30 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays
• An additional two weeks over Christmas
• Opportunity to join the pension scheme
• Access to the Health Scheme
• Ongoing professional development and continuous professional development activities