Careers & Progression Advisor

Manchester City Council; Manchester; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 26 days’ annual leave

Pension scheme (defined benefit)

Volunteer and learning support leave

Job summary

Manchester City Council is seeking a qualified Careers and Progression Advisor to help adult learners take their next steps in learning, employment and career development. You will provide high-quality, impartial careers information, advice and guidance to support learners to identify goals and overcome barriers.

You will work with tutors, employers and partner organisations to create progression opportunities and ensure learners receive the support they need to succeed.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering impartial careers information, advice and guidance to adults.
• Experience managing a caseload and maintaining accurate records.
• Experience working with internal and external partners to support progression.
• Ability to provide high-quality guidance and support to diverse learners.

Responsibilities

• Deliver one-to-one careers guidance appointments.
• Facilitate group sessions and workshops.
• Develop progression plans and make referrals to support services.
• Follow up learners to track progress and maintain learner records.

Skills

Career guidance delivery

Impartial advice

Caseload management

Partnership collaboration

Education

Level 6 Diploma in Careers Guidance

Job description

Working Hours: 17.5 Hours Per Week

Contract Type: Permanent, Part-Time

Working style: On-Site

Closing date: 11:59pm, 10 November 2026

Interview Method: Face to Face

As a Careers and Progression Advisor, you'll play a key role in helping adult learners take their next steps in learning, employment and career development. Through high-quality, impartial careers information, advice and guidance, you'll support learners to identify their goals, overcome barriers and make informed decisions about their future.

Working with learners from a wide range of backgrounds, including those who may face additional barriers to progression, you'll help improve access to opportunities and contribute to reducing inequalities across the city. Your work will support learners to progress into further learning, employment, volunteering and other positive destinations.

A typical week includes delivering one-to-one careers guidance appointments, facilitating group sessions and workshops, developing progression plans, making referrals to support services, and following up learners to track their progress. You'll also maintain accurate learner records and destination data to help measure impact and improve services.

The role works closely with tutors, curriculum teams, employers, partner organisations, employment support services and other stakeholders to create progression opportunities and ensure learners receive the support they need to succeed.

For queries about the role, please contact the hiring manager, Emma Langlois, at [e-mail] to arrange a convenient time to discuss the role. This route is for vacancy-related enquiries only and should not be used to submit applications.

Pre-employment Checks

• Qualification verification: Level 6 Diploma in Careers Guidance
• Professional registration: None. All our Careers and Progression Advisors receive CDI membership on employment
• DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) Clearance - This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (amended in 2013). Appointable candidates will be required to apply for a Standard or Enhanced DBS check as appropriate. Information provided by you or the DBS will be handled confidentially and in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice. We have policies covering the secure handling of DBS information and the recruitment of ex-offenders, which are available on request. - If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years, or 12 months or more in the last 10 years (while aged 18 or over), please refer to GOV.UK guidance on obtaining overseas police checks or Certificates of Good Character.
• Casual Car Documentation- The successful candidate will be a designated Casual Car User which means that car journeys may be necessary on an occasional basis, but are not essential to the role. If you do drive, you must always hold a full valid driving licence and provide your own car for use at work, as well as provide all the appropriate documentation. You will receive an allowance per mile of business use

For more information on these checks, please visit checks page.

We're looking for a qualified careers professional who is passionate about helping adults achieve their goals and progress into learning, employment and other positive outcomes. You'll be able to build trusting relationships with learners from diverse backgrounds, work collaboratively with partners, and use your professional expertise to deliver high-quality careers guidance that makes a real difference.

Essential Criteria

We'll Use The Following Essential Criteria To Decide Which Candidates To Invite To Assessment. Use Your Personal Statement To Provide Evidence Of How You Meet Each One, Supported By Relevant Examples.

• Level 6 Diploma in Careers Guidance (or equivalent recognised careers guidance qualification).
• Experience of delivering impartial careers information, advice and guidance that supports adults to make informed decisions about learning, employment and career progression.
• Experience of managing a caseload, maintaining accurate records and monitoring progression or destination outcomes.
• Experience of working collaboratively with internal and external partners to support learners and improve progression opportunities.

If you’re invited to assessment, we’ll look at a wider range of the role requirements. For more detail, please see the role profile.

Use of AI

You may use AI to support your application, but all examples must be your own and based on real experience. Applications may be withdrawn if content is misleading or presents someone else's experience as your own. Internal candidates may also face disciplinary action.

Guaranteed Assessment Scheme

Applicants who meet the essential shortlisting criteria and are eligible under the Guaranteed Assessment Scheme will be progressed to the assessment stage.

Support and Adjustments

If you're successful in securing a role, we'll make every effort to provide the support, equipment and reasonable adjustments you need to carry out your duties. Where needed, we'll consider adapting aspects of the role. Find out more about our inclusion and wellbeing.

Working for Manchester City Council is a chance to make a real difference in a diverse city. You’ll help improve lives and support our local communities. Working together, we can create better public services for everyone.

Benefits we offer

• Up to 26 days’ annual leave, rising to 31 days after five years’ service
• Buy up to two extra weeks’ leave
• Up to 3 days’ volunteering leave
• A 35-hour work week for full-time roles
• We review pay each year and recognise three trade unions
• A defined benefit pension scheme
• Enhanced parental and carers leave
• Employee discounts and perks

Learn more at Careers - Manchester City Council

Our commitment to inclusion

At Manchester City Council, we're dedicated to creating a workplace that fully reflects the diversity of our local communities. We actively encourage applications from people of all ages and backgrounds and are particularly keen to hear from applicants from ethnic minority communities and disabled people, who remain underrepresented in parts of our workforce.

GM Elevate Programme

If you have completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme, please indicate this within the 'Personal Statement' section or 'Supporting Statement' section of your application.

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