Careers and Employability Advisor

Capital College Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution is seeking a Careers and Employability Advisor to provide tailored careers guidance and coordinate employability activities. The role requires a Level 6 qualification in Careers Guidance and experience in an educational setting. Responsibilities include delivering group sessions, advising on financial support options, and engaging students of diverse backgrounds. This role offers a chance to make significant impacts on students' career prospects while working in a forward-thinking team in London.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a similar role within an educational setting.
• Confident in engaging with diverse groups of students.
• Understanding of UCAS, apprenticeships, and vocational routes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personalized careers guidance for students.
• Design engaging employability activities.
• Coordinate careers events, workshops, and university visits.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of educational pathways

Organizational skills

Education

Level 6 qualification in Careers Guidance (or equivalent)

Level 4 qualification working towards Level 6

Job description

About the Role - Careers and Employability Advisor

We have full time and part time, permanent roles available across our London Sites. We have one full time roles at Tottenham, and one part time role at Finsbury Park (17.5 hours a week).

In this role, you will collaborate with the EEC Manager, curriculum teams, and a wide range of external partners to design and deliver an inspiring careers programme that meets the Matrix Standard and Gatsby Benchmarks. Your work will include one-to-one guidance, targeted group sessions, and leading high-profile activities such as careers fairs, employer masterclasses, and university visits. A key part of your role will be helping learners to build the skills and confidence they need for the workplace while also championing widening participation. You will need to be confident engaging with groups of students, delivering in classroom settings, and representing the service in front of employers, universities, and other stakeholders.

• Deliver personalised careers guidance that empowers students to make informed, ambitious choices
• Design and coordinate engaging employability and enrichment activities that bring the world of work to life
• Work across a diverse community of learners, from school leavers to adult returners, including those with ESOL and SEND needs
• Be part of a forward-thinking team that values creativity, collaboration, and innovation

About you :

• 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

Ideally, you will hold a Level 6 qualification in Careers Guidance (or equivalent), or have a Level 4 qualification, working towards Level 6, and have experience of working in a similar role within an educational setting. You will be a confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills, capable of building rapport with students from a range of backgrounds. A clear understanding of educational pathways including UCAS, apprenticeships and vocational routes is essential.

About Us

Capital City College (CCC), one of the UK's largest FE colleges in London. This influential group supports over 35,000 students based across 12 London campuses annually to develop the skills and knowledge to advance their career prospects or progress into higher education. This is done by an unrelenting commitment to curriculum innovation and an obsession with the quality of the student experience, which is underpinned by a resilient and prudent approach to financial management. Capital City College are widely recognised for their commitment to diversity, inclusivity, and educational excellence, positively impacting the lives of students across the capital and beyond.

Our Commitment to Equality and Safeguarding

We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are committed to creating a safe and respectful working environment for everyone.

CCC is committed to the safeguarding of young people and vulnerable adults. All roles require the successful candidate to undergo a DBS check - with some positions requiring an Enhanced Disclosure.

Our Values

To create a future that's uniquely yours.

As the largest further and higher education college in London, we offer the quality you deserve, state of the art facilities and a wide range of courses as unique as your interests and aptitude. Through partnerships with industry and academia, we open doors to your real-world success.

Apply now for the Careers and Employability Advisor role if you're ready to contribute to the success of a dynamic education environment and make a real difference in the lives of our learners!