Senior Careers Advisor

Coventry College; Coventry; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

LGPS pension

34 days annual leave incl bank hols

On-site hair salon

On-site refectory

Annual staff recognition awards

Employee Assistance Programme

Generous employee benefits discount

Blue Light Card

Job summary

Coventry College is recruiting a Senior Careers Advisor to lead the College's Careers strategy, working with learners to support progression after study. You will be the first point of contact for careers guidance and provide effective line management to the Careers Advisor(s), reporting to the Head of Employer Engagement & Careers.

This role involves coordinating careers events, embedding Gatsby-aligned career education across the curriculum, and building strong relationships with curriculum

Qualifications

• Level 6 Diploma in Careers Guidance or equivalent desirable/ or willing to work towards.
• Experience of providing educational, careers or employability guidance desirable.
• Full Driving Licence - essential
• Excellent IT skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent organisation skills

Responsibilities

• Promote an outstanding Careers strategy within the College's strategic plan.
• Lead and line-manage the Careers Advisor team and report to Head of Employer Engagement & Careers.
• Deliver high-quality information, advice and guidance to learners and support progression.
• Collaborate with Curriculum Programme managers to embed Careers education across the curriculum.

Skills

IT skills

Communication

Organisation

Education

Level 6 Diploma in Careers Guidance

Job description

Job Title: Senior Careers Advisor

Location: Coventry College

Contract Type: Full Time

Hours: 37 per week

Salary: £35,352 - £37,513 per annum

Interview Date: 13th October 2025

About Us

Coventry College is a dynamic and vibrant College at the heart of the historic City of Coventry. Working in partnership with the Local Authority, schools, universities, employers, the Local Enterprise Partnership, the Education and Skills Funding Agency and the West Midlands Combined Authority, we strive to provide the education and opportunities which the local economy needs in a demand-led environment. As a trusted and reliable partner, and with a clear strategy to deliver the vocational programmes that serve the communities and businesses of Coventry, Coventry College is a highly rewarding place to work.

Coventry College is benefitting from a significant investment in its facilities and curriculum offer to further enhance its reputation as one of the fastest improving Further Education Colleges in the country. Additional investment in electric vehicle technology, the construction centre and digital skills infrastructure is ensuring that our provision remains at the forefront of innovation and is highly responsive to the needs of local businesses.

About the Role

The College is seeking to appoint a dynamic Senior Careers Advisor & to join our dedicated Careers team. The successful post holder will work with the College Careers leader, to promote an outstanding Careers strategy within the College's overall strategic plan & build strong relationships with learners to support their progression after completion of their college programme. The role will be the first point of contact to drive a high- quality Careers Service for learners, in addition to providing effective line management to Careers Advisor(s), reporting into the Head of Employer Engagement & Careers lead for the College.

The successful post-holder will work closely with Curriculum Programme managers to ensure the whole college Careers implementation programme is promoted out to learners via a range of careers events & workshops. The role will be pivotal in ensuring quality career education programmes are embedded across the Curriculum, in line with the updated Gatsby benchmarks & effective information advice & guidance is provided to all 16-19 college learners.

Requirements:

• Level 6 Diploma in Careers Guidance or equivalent desirable/ or willing to work towards
• Demonstrate experience of providing educational, careers or employability guidance desirable
• Full Driving Licence - essential
• Excellent IT skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent organisation skills

As a Careers Advisor you will benefit from:

• Free on-site parking (including EV charging)
• An excellent pension scheme (LGPS) with defined benefits
• Generous holiday allowance/pay of 34 days annual leave plus 8 days statutory bank holidays.
• Discounted hair/barbering/beauty treatments at our on-site Salon
• On-site refectory
• Annual staff recognition awards
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous Employee Benefits discount scheme
• Eligible for Blue Light Card (BLC)

Candidates with a disability will be guaranteed an interview, providing they meet all the essential requirements of the post. You will be required to apply for an enhanced DBS check if you are successful.

Applications Close: Monday 31 August 2026

Safeguarding Statement:

We are actively committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and any vulnerable groups within the College community. We value our diverse College community and are actively committed to promoting equality and diversity in all areas of College life. Applications are welcomed from all sections of the community. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share these commitments.

As part of our shortlisting process you will be asked to complete a self-declaration of your criminal record or information which may make you unsuitable to work with children, in addition we carry out an online search to help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online.

The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check.

To read our Safeguarding Policy please use the following link: https://www.coventrycollege.ac.uk/policies-and-procedures/