Careers Information Adviser

Adecco; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency in the UK seeks a Careers Information Adviser to support students and graduates in their career paths. This role involves managing career resources, responding to inquiries, and collaborating with teams for effective career guidance delivery. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills, creativity, and a passion for helping others. This temporary position offers a hybrid working style and is set to last for 6 months with potential for extension.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Experience in career guidance or similar support roles.
• Creative approach to developing career resources.
• Knowledge of career development theories.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop career information resources.
• Respond to career inquiries and promote services.
• Train graduate interns and supervise their work.
• Collaborate with teams to enhance career resources.
• Research and create engaging career information content.

Skills

Passion for helping students

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work collaboratively

Job description

Join Our Team as a Careers Information Adviser!

Are you passionate about helping students and graduates navigate their career paths? Do you thrive in a dynamic and collaborative environment? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Position: Careers Information Adviser
Location: Uxbridge, Hillingdon, Greater London
Contract Type: Temporary (ASAP - 6 Months, with potential for extension)
Salary: 18.57 per hour
Working Style: Hybrid

As a Careers Information Adviser, you will play a pivotal role in managing and developing our career information resources. Your creativity and expertise will shine as you engage with students and graduates, guiding them toward fulfilling careers and enhancing their professional development.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Careers Information: Oversee and develop career resources, ensuring they are up-to-date and accessible.
• Front-Line Support: Respond to a wide range of career inquiries, promoting Student Professional Development services to all client groups both face-to-face and via our careers inbox.
• Client Needs Diagnosis: Assess clients' needs and guide them on effectively utilising our services and resources.
• Coordination & Training: Supervise and train graduate interns, ensuring a collaborative and efficient working environment.
• Information Dissemination: Provide general and specialist advice to students, graduates, employers, and the public through various channels.
• Resource Direction: Direct students to specialised resources for comprehensive career research.
• Event Support: Address queries related to career events and activities, ensuring a smooth experience for participants.
• Content Creation: Research, write, and design engaging online career information, while contributing to our social media platforms.
• Minute Taking: Occasionally take minutes during departmental meetings.

Team Collaboration

• Support the Team: Collaborate with Careers Consultants in workshops and conferences, enriching the resources available to students.
• Intern Development: Assist graduate interns in expanding their knowledge of career-related resources and activities.
• Networking: Build relationships with University colleagues and external organisations to enhance our career information resources.
• Marketing Liaison: Work with the Comms and Marketing teams to promote Careers activities across the university.
• Resource Management: Engage with online suppliers for psychometric tests and video interviews, ensuring updates are communicated.
• Cover Duties: Provide support for colleagues in their absence as needed.
• Continuous Learning: Participate in meetings and training events to stay updated on new technologies and processes.

Why Join Us?

• Impactful Work: Your role will make a real difference in the lives of students and graduates, guiding them toward their career aspirations.
• Dynamic Environment: Enjoy the energy of a collaborative team where your ideas are valued.
• Professional Growth: Enhance your skills in a supportive setting with opportunities for training and development.

Are you ready to make an impact? If you're excited about helping others achieve their career goals, we want to hear from you!

Apply now to embark on a rewarding journey with us!

We look forward to welcoming you to our vibrant team!

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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