Progression Adviser - GROWS

University of Gloucestershire; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Gloucestershire is seeking a qualified Progression Adviser on a fixed-term contract to provide impartial careers guidance to young people across Gloucestershire. You will deliver one-to-one interviews, group sessions, and workshops both in schools and on campus, helping learners explore higher education, apprenticeships, training and employment opportunities.

You will hold a Level 6 Careers Guidance qualification (or equivalent) and have experience with young people, enabling

Qualifications

• Level 6 Careers Guidance qualification required.
• Experience of working with young people.
• Ability to deliver one-to-one guidance, small group sessions and workshops.

Responsibilities

• Deliver one-to-one guidance interviews with learners.
• Run small group sessions and workshops on progression options (HE, apprenticeships, training, employment).
• Help learners identify aspirations, options, and realistic progression plans.

Skills

Careers guidance

Youth engagement

Public speaking

Workshop delivery

Education

Level 6 Careers Guidance qualification

Job description

Fixed term contract until 31 August 2027

Are you passionate about supporting youngpeople to achieve their ambitions? Join the GROWS team, a partnership of Gloucestershire's higher education providers led by theUniversity of Gloucestershire, delivering the Office for Students (OfS) UniConnect Programme across the county.

About the Role:

Help young people make informed choicesabout their future.

We are seeking a qualified ProgressionAdviser to provide impartial careers and progression guidance to young peopleacross Gloucestershire.

Working in schools and colleges, you willdeliver one-to-one guidance interviews, small group sessions and workshops thathelp learners explore higher education, apprenticeships, training andemployment opportunities. You will support individuals to identify theiraspirations, understand their options and develop realistic progression plans.

We're looking for someonewith a Level 6 Careers Guidance qualification (or equivalent), experience ofworking with young people, and a passion for helping learners achievetheirpotential and make confident decisions about their future.

You’ll work flexibly, with time spent inschools, on campus, and working from home. Access to a vehicle is important dueto the nature of the role and equipment that needs to be taken to schools andcolleges to deliver the sessions.

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Catherine Wilks at [e-mail]

Key Dates

Remote onlinepresentations 17 November

Interviewseither 23/24 November

We also have opportunitiesfor flexible, part-time hourly paid roles. If you would like to hear more aboutthese opportunities, please contact us using the email address above.

The salaryrange shows the potential maximum pay progression in addition to any annualinflationary increase to your pay. Please note that our default position is toappoint into the lower end of the range, unless there are exceptionalcircumstances.

You must be eligible and have right to workin the UK as we are unable offer sponsorship for this role

The University is committed to building adiverse and inclusive staff community and welcomes applications from currentlyunder-represented sections of our workforce. We are proud to be a DisabilityConfident Employer, demonstrating our commitment to ensuring that theUniversity is inclusive and accessible. As part of this commitment, weguarantee an interview to applicants who meet the definition of disability setout in the Equality Act 2010 and who meet the essential criteria within theperson specification.

The University has also signed the ArmedForces Covenant, demonstrating our commitment to ensuring that those who serveor have served in the Armed Forces, and their families, are treated fair andnot disadvantaged. For applicants, this means we aim to ensure fair andequitable treatment throughout the recruitment process, recognise and value thetransferable skills and experience gained through military service. As part ofthis commitment, we guarantee an interview to veterans and military spouses/partnerswho meet the essential criteria within the job specification.