Careers and Employability Advisor

Capital City College (ccc); City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in London is seeking a motivated Careers and Employability Adviser to join their team. You will support learners through personalized guidance and coordinate activities that enhance employability skills, including careers fairs and university visits. A Level 6 qualification in Careers Guidance is essential, along with experience in providing tailored advice. This role is vital in offering high-quality careers education to diverse learners in an inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working in an educational setting in a similar role.
• Experience providing tailored one-to-one careers guidance.
• Ability to develop digital and print resources for career planning.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver an engaging careers programme.
• Support learners through one-to-one guidance and group sessions.
• Coordinate high-quality careers education and employability activities.

Skills

Experience in careers guidance

Understanding of post-18 pathways

Confidence in presenting to groups

Ability to coordinate events

Education

Level 6 qualification in Careers Guidance

Job description

Overview

This role is offered on a full time, fixed term position until February 2026. You will work closely with the EEC Manager, curriculum teams and external partners to plan and deliver an engaging careers programme aligned with the Matrix Standard and Gatsby Benchmarks. You will support learners through one-to-one guidance, targeted group sessions and by leading events such as careers fairs, employer talks, and university visits. Supporting the development of employability skills and widening participation will be central to your work. Please note you will need to be confident speaking to groups of students, delivering in classrooms, and representing the service in front of external stakeholders including employers and university partners.

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Careers and Employability Adviser to join our dynamic Enterprise, Employability and Careers (EEC) team. This is a key role within our student support services, working with a wide range of learners across post-16 and adult education. You will provide personalised guidance and coordinate high-quality careers education and employability activities that support progression into university, apprenticeships, employment or enterprise.

Responsibilities

• You will hold a Level 6 qualification in Careers Guidance (essential for shortlisting) and have experience of working in a similar role within an educational setting.
• A clear understanding of post-18 pathways including UCAS, apprenticeships and vocational routes is essential.
• You will have experience provide one-to-one careers guidance tailored to individual needs
• Deliver group sessions on HE pathways, apprenticeships, employability and enterprise
• Advise students on Student Finance and bursary support options
• Coordinate careers events, workshops, and university visits
• Develop digital and print resources to support students\' career planning

All roles require the successful candidate to undergo a DBS check - with some positions requiring an Enhanced Disclosure. CCC is committed to equality, safeguarding, diversity and inclusivity; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and strive to create a safe and respectful working environment.