Careers Specialist

NFP People Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading employment support organization seeks a Careers Specialist to empower young people in overcoming barriers to employment. The role involves providing tailored advice, delivering workshops, and assisting with job applications. The ideal candidate will have experience working with disadvantaged individuals and possess excellent communication and organizational skills. This full-time position is based in London, offering a hybrid work model with a competitive salary range of £32,000 - £34,500 per annum. Join a supportive team committed to making a difference.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus monthly half days

3% pension contribution after 3 months

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience supporting disadvantaged individuals into employment, education or training.
• Proven ability to build trust with individuals facing complex needs.
• Experience delivering employability workshops or training sessions.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, person-centred Information, Advice and Guidance to young people.
• Identify and create opportunities for employment, education and training.
• Deliver workshops and group sessions across multiple London boroughs.
• Assist young people with CVs, applications and interview preparation.
• Maintain an inclusive and client-centred approach.

Skills

Building trust with individuals

Communication skills

Delivering workshops

Understanding of safeguarding

Organisational skills

Using IT systems (e.g. Salesforce)

Empathy and resilience

Job description

Position

Careers Specialist

Location

Hybrid – London Waterloo office

Salary

£32,000 – £34,500 per annum (depending on experience)

Contract

Fixed term until December 2026 (with possibility of extension)

Hours

Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)

Start Date

February / March 2026

Benefits

• 27 days annual leave plus the 1st Friday of every month as a half day.
• 3% pension contribution after 3 months of service.

Closing Date

Sunday 18th January 2026 at 11.59pm

About the Role

As a Careers Specialist, you will play a key role in supporting and empowering young people to overcome barriers to employment and progress towards meaningful, sustainable careers. You will build trusted relationships, broaden horizons and inspire ambition, using a person-centred and strengths-based approach.

Through personalised Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG), workshops and employer engagement, you will help young people develop confidence, employability skills and clear career pathways, ensuring they feel supported every step of the way.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide individual, person-centred IAG to young people, supporting them to identify and achieve their career goals
• Identify and create opportunities for employment, education and training aligned to participants' interests and aspirations
• Deliver workshops, group sessions and outreach activities across multiple London boroughs
• Support young people with CVs, applications, interview preparation and professional skills development
• Maintain an inclusive, client-centred approach, sensitive to diverse backgrounds and experiences
• Record and monitor participant progress using internal databases and contribute to reporting for funders and partners
• Work collaboratively with delivery partners to achieve agreed outcomes and milestones
• Represent the programme at internal and external meetings, sharing learning and good practice
• Contribute to a positive, supportive and learning-focused team culture

About You

You will be resilient, empathetic and solutions-focused, with a strong belief in the potential of every young person. You will be confident working with individuals facing complex barriers and skilled at motivating, engaging and empowering others.

You will be organised, adaptable and comfortable managing a varied caseload, while working both independently and collaboratively within a supportive team.

Experience, Qualifications and Skills

Essential

• At least 2 years' experience supporting young people or adults from disadvantaged or underrepresented backgrounds into employment, education or training
• Proven ability to build trust and work effectively with individuals with complex needs
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience delivering employability workshops, training sessions or group activities
• Sound understanding of safeguarding and risk management
• Strong organisational, time management and record-keeping skills
• Confidence using IT systems and databases (e.g. Salesforce or similar CRM tools)
• Resilient, adaptable and committed to helping young people reach their full potential

If you are passionate about supporting young people to overcome barriers and achieve meaningful futures, we would love to hear from you.

To apply

You will be asked to submit your CV along with a covering letter detailing how your skills, motivation and experience meet the requirements of the role.

May have experience in roles such as

Careers Advisor, Employment Coach, Youth Worker, Programme Officer, Recruitment Consultant, HR or Training Specialist, or other roles supporting people into employment.

This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.