Student Careers Advisor - Impartial Guidance & Sessions

Oldham College; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

48 days holiday

Pension contributions 16.8%

Free counselling and wellbeing support

Retail discounts

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Paid special leave

Training and development opportunities

Free breakfast Fridays

On-site facilities

Free parking

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Oldham College is seeking a committed Careers Advisor to support delivery of college services and priorities. You will provide impartial information on courses, progression, finance and benefits to students, parents and employers, and run UCAS cycles with HE fairs.

You will design careers sessions, conduct 1:1 guidance with action planning, and collaborate with partners across faculties and local employers. Strong IT and organisational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Level 6 Diploma in Careers Guidance is required.
• GCSE English and Maths (4/C) or better.
• Considerable experience guiding young people and adults.
• Confident delivering classroom-based careers education.
• Experience in student-facing roles and working with stakeholders.
• Strong Microsoft Office, data input and IT systems skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide impartial IAG on courses, progression, finance and benefits to learners, parents, employers and partners, including students with EHCPs.
• Support university applications, administer the UCAS cycle, advise on student finance and run HE Fairs.
• Design and deliver careers sessions and 1:1 guidance with action planning.
• Work with employers, universities, schools, training providers and College faculties.
• Help meet recruitment targets through school links, Open Days, Careers Fairs and enrolment.
• Answer enquiries promptly, maintain records and website content, and gather feedback and impact data.
• Carry out duties in line with College policies and procedures, including safeguarding and equality commitments.

Skills

Level 6 Diploma in Careers Guidance

GCSE English and Maths 4/C+

Experience guiding young people and EH

Designing and delivering careers talks

Stakeholder engagement

MS Office / data input / IT systems

Education

Level 6 Diploma in Careers Guidance

GCSE English & Maths (4/C+)

Job description

Oldham College is seeking a committed Careers Advisor to support delivery of college services and priorities. You will provide impartial information on courses, progression, finance and benefits to students, parents and employers, and run UCAS cycles with HE fairs.

You will design careers sessions, conduct 1:1 guidance with action planning, and collaborate with partners across faculties and local employers. Strong IT and organisational skills are essential.