Careers and Employability Advisor

eTeach UK Limited; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the UK is seeking a Careers and Employability Advisor for a fixed term contract. The role involves delivering personalized careers guidance, coordinating employability activities, and supporting a diverse community of learners. Ideal candidates will hold a Level 6 qualification in Careers Guidance and possess strong communication skills. This position offers a great opportunity to make a significant impact in the educational landscape, enhancing student success and confidence.

Qualifications

• Experience working in an educational setting.
• Understanding of post-18 pathways including UCAS, apprenticeships, and vocational routes.
• Ability to engage and communicate effectively with students.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personalised careers guidance that empowers students.
• Design engaging employability activities.
• Provide one-to-one and group careers guidance.
• Coordinate workshops and university visits.

Skills

Careers guidance

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Engagement with diverse groups

Education

Level 6 qualification in Careers Guidance (or equivalent)

Job description

About the Role

Careers and Employability Advisor – fixed term contract from October 2025 to July 2026. Available at Angel Centre and Kings Cross Centre. In this role you will collaborate with the EEC Manager, curriculum teams and external partners to design and deliver a careers programme that meets the Matrix Standard and Gatsby Benchmarks. You will deliver one‑to‑one guidance, targeted group sessions, careers fairs, employer masterclasses and university visits. You will help learners build the skills and confidence they need for the workplace while championing widening participation.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

About you

Ideally you hold a Level 6 qualification in Careers Guidance (or equivalent), or you are working towards Level 6, and you have experience working in a similar educational setting. You are a confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills, capable of building rapport with students from a range of backgrounds.

Qualifications

A clear understanding of post‑18 pathways, including UCAS, apprenticeships and vocational routes is essential. You will be able to engage with groups of students, deliver in classroom settings and represent the service to employers, universities and other stakeholders.

About Us

Capital City College (CCC) is one of the UK’s largest FE colleges in London, supporting over 35,000 students across 12 London campuses annually. CCC is recognised for its commitment to diversity, inclusivity and educational excellence, positively impacting the lives of students across the capital and beyond.

Equality and Safeguarding

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are committed to creating a safe and respectful working environment. All roles require the successful candidate to undergo a DBS check – with some positions requiring an Enhanced Disclosure.

Apply now

Apply 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.