Student Careers Advisor & Impartial Guidance Specialist

Havant & South Downs College; Havant; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Havant & South Downs College is seeking a vibrant Careers Adviser to help students explore education, employment, apprenticeships, and training opportunities. The role provides impartial GEIAG to students, parents and staff through 1:1 sessions, tutorials, drop-ins and online resources.

You will manage a caseload, deliver career guidance across the student journey, and promote employability activities while ensuring the careers hub runs smoothly and aligns with Gatsby Benchmarks.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in an advisory position.
• Knowledge of The Gatsby Benchmarks.
• Excellent negotiation and advocacy skills, able to deal with complex issues sensitively and with confidence.

Responsibilities

• Support progression and retention of students through the curriculum with effective careers guidance.
• Manage a caseload of student guidance interviews and provide one-to-one impartial advice.
• Promote and evaluate extracurricular activities and employability skills.
• Maintain the careers hub and update career materials and online resources.
• Lead good careers practice and contribute to Gatsby Benchmarks.

Skills

Negotiation

Advocacy

Stakeholder engagement

Education

IAG Level 4 or higher

Job description

Havant & South Downs College is seeking a vibrant Careers Adviser to help students explore education, employment, apprenticeships, and training opportunities. The role provides impartial GEIAG to students, parents and staff through 1:1 sessions, tutorials, drop-ins and online resources.

You will manage a caseload, deliver career guidance across the student journey, and promote employability activities while ensuring the careers hub runs smoothly and aligns with Gatsby Benchmarks.