Progression Plus Advisor (Mat Cover) HH0363. Job in Haywards Heath Education & Training Jobs

Chichester College Group; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading college is looking for a Progression Advisor to provide vital career guidance and support to students as they explore pathways to higher education, employment, and apprenticeships. This rewarding part-time role involves working closely with students and local businesses to address specific needs while promoting an inclusive educational environment. Benefits include a local government pension scheme, generous annual leave, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme with 20.4% contribution

25 days annual leave, increasing with service

Discount schemes on shopping and travel

Enhanced family friendly policies

Continuous professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven customer service and organisational skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse individuals.

Responsibilities

• Provide careers information, advice, and guidance.
• Support students towards higher education and employment.
• Promote the careers service with students and stakeholders.

Skills

Customer Service

Organisational Skills

Effective Communication

Job description

Haywards Heath College, part of the Chichester College Group

Progression Plus Advisor (Maternity Cover) Ref: HH0363

Pro rata of £26,716 - £29,196 per annum (i.e. £21,661 - £23,672)

30 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Maternity Cover until end March 2026

Do you want a rewarding part time role, making a real difference to learners lives at college?

As our Progression Advisor you will play a vital role in providing careers information, advice and guidance to support students in their progression to higher education, employment, apprenticeships and many other avenues. You will provide and actively promote our careers service working with students, staff, stakeholders and local businesses in response to identified needs and national and local initiatives.

Our Progression Advisor will have proven customer service and organisational skills, as well as the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of people such as students, parents and other stakeholders.

Our Staff Benefits:

We have a fantastic range of staff benefits, highly competitive against what is offered by the private sector and other organisations, including:

• Local Government Pension Scheme the Group contributes 20.4% of your actual pensionable pay.
• 25 days annual leave, increasing to 28 days in line with continuous service, plus bank holidays and college closure days over the Christmas period which are not deducted from annual leave entitlement and a wellbeing day. Plus, the opportunity to purchase up to 5 days additional leave.
• Discount schemes including discounts on shopping, restaurants, travel and onsite facilities such as our gym and First Steps Childcare nurseries (specific campuses only).
• Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay (dependant on continuous service).
• Continuous professional development opportunities including development days, funded apprenticeships and access to a range of other courses and activities.
• And much more - check out the Staff Benefits booklet attached to this advert for more information about our fantastic range of benefits available to staff.

Working in a vibrant and inclusive further education college is an inspiring experience. Our staff have a relentless focus on delivering outstanding teaching, learning and support, where you'll encounter a diverse student body, a positive atmosphere, ample support services, innovative teaching methods, community engagement and a celebration of individual differences. It's an environment that fosters personal growth and collaboration, to change lives through learning.

The working pattern for this role is currently Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. This is negotiable.

This role is for a fixed term period of maternity cover for a maximum of one year, or the return, resignation or replacement of the current post holder, whichever is sooner.

Closing date: 14th July 2025

Interview date: TBC

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Suitable candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.

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The Chichester College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, which may include a check of the barred lists,/and any relevant overseas checks and a self-declaration relating to the disqualification regulations. We vigorously pursue all references and safeguarding checks to ensure applicants are suitable to work with young people.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

We are an equal opportunities employer.