FE Careers Advisor: Shape Student Futures

CJS Recruitment Limited; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term placement

September start

37.5-hour work week

Job summary

The Level 6 Careers Adviser role at a leading FE college in West London is seeking an experienced professional to deliver impartial CIAG to learners, helping them plan progression into higher education, apprenticeships, employment and further training.

You will work with curriculum teams to support learner progression, deliver workshops and group sessions, maintain records, and contribute to Gatsby Benchmark activity within an established careers team.

Qualifications

• Level 6 qualification in CIAG or equivalent.
• Experience providing professional careers guidance to young people.
• Experience working in an FE college, school or similar environment.
• Strong knowledge of education, employment, apprenticeship and university pathways.
• Understanding of the Gatsby Benchmarks.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to provide impartial, learner-focused advice.
• Strong organisational and record-keeping skills.
• Experience supporting SEND or disadvantaged learners would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide impartial 1-to-1 careers guidance to learners.
• Deliver careers education, workshops and group sessions.
• Support progression into university, apprenticeships, employment and further education.
• Provide guidance around applications, CVs, interviews and employability.
• Develop individual careers and progression action plans.
• Provide accurate labour market information.
• Maintain records of interventions and learner outcomes.
• Support learners with additional needs and barriers to progression.
• Contribute to the careers strategy and Gatsby Benchmark activity.
• Build relationships with curriculum teams, employers and external organisations.

Skills

CIAG Level 6

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Education

Level 6 CIAG qualification or equivalent

Job description

The Level 6 Careers Adviser role at a leading FE college in West London is seeking an experienced professional to deliver impartial CIAG to learners, helping them plan progression into higher education, apprenticeships, employment and further training.

You will work with curriculum teams to support learner progression, deliver workshops and group sessions, maintain records, and contribute to Gatsby Benchmark activity within an established careers team.