Careers and Employability Advisor

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

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Greater London seeks a committed Careers and Employability Adviser to support individuals in their career pathways. The role involves delivering tailored one-to-one guidance, engaging in group sessions, and coordinating events that prepare students for university, apprenticeships, and employment. Candidates must have a Level 6 qualification in Careers Guidance and experience in education. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of learners.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role within an educational setting.
• Understanding of post-18 pathways including UCAS and apprenticeships.
• Confident communicator capable of building rapport.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the EEC Manager to design and deliver a careers programme.
• Provide one-to-one guidance and deliver group sessions on career pathways.
• Coordinate careers events, workshops, and university visits.

Skills

One-to-one careers guidance

Group session delivery

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Level 6 qualification in Careers Guidance or equivalent

Job description

Careers and Employability Adviser

Make a Meaningful Impact Behind the Scenes at Capital City College

We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic Careers and Employability Adviser to join our vibrant Enterprise, Employability and Careers (EEC) team. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference, supporting young people and adults to unlock their potential and take the next step towards university, apprenticeships, employment, or enterprise.

About the Role - Careers and Employability Advisor

This role is offered on a fixed term basis. We have one role available at our London, Angel Centre (fixed term contract from October 2025 – July 2026) and one role available at our London, Kings Cross Centre (fixed term contract starting immediately until July 2026).

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.

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

You will hold a Level 6 qualification in Careers Guidance or equivalent (essential for shortlisting) 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 post‑18 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 is widely recognised for its 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 Adviser 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!

For the full job description and how to make a successful application, please see the Job Description and Person Specification.

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the adverts should we receive a sufficient level of interest!