Student Employment Advisor

Red Star Pathways; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Star Pathways in Leicester is seeking a passionate Student Services Advisor / Employment Advisor to support students and young people as they transition from education into employment.

You will provide individual guidance, help with CVs and applications, prepare for interviews and deliver employability activities across Leicester and the surrounding areas.

A relevant qualification in careers guidance, education or youth work would be advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience in education, student support, careers guidance or employability.
• Background in working with schools, colleges or youth programmes.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organised and proactive with ability to support diverse learners.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one careers and employment guidance to students.
• Help students identify interests, strengths and career goals.
• Assist with creating CVs and job applications.
• Deliver employability sessions and workshops.

Skills

Careers guidance

Student services

Education sector

Youth support

Employer engagement

Education

Qualification in careers guidance / education

Job description

VACANCY: STUDENT SERVICES ADVISOR / EMPLOYMENT ADVISOR

Location: Leicester

Helping young people turn their education, skills and ambitions into successful careers

We are seeking a passionate, motivated and dedicated Student Services Advisor / Employment Advisor to support students and young people in making a successful transition from education into employment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with experience in education, student support, careers guidance, employability or recruitment who is committed to helping young people identify opportunities, develop their skills and secure meaningful employment after leaving school, college or further education.

The successful candidate will play an important role in bridging the gap between education and the workplace, working closely with students, education providers, employers and other relevant organisations across Leicester and the surrounding areas.

THE ROLE

The Student Services / Employment Advisor will provide practical advice, guidance and ongoing support to students who are approaching the end of their education or have recently completed their studies.

The role will focus on helping young people understand their employment options, prepare for the world of work and access suitable job opportunities, apprenticeships, traineeships and further career development pathways.

You will work with students on an individual basis and, where appropriate, deliver group sessions, workshops and employability activities within educational settings.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Student Support and Careers Guidance

• Provide one-to-one careers and employment guidance to students preparing to leave education.

• Help students identify their interests, strengths, transferable skills and career aspirations.

• Support students in exploring suitable employment opportunities and career pathways.

• Advise students on the different routes available after education, including full-time employment, apprenticeships, vocational training and further education.

Employability and Job Preparation

• Assist students with creating and updating CVs and covering letters.

• Help students complete job applications and prepare for interviews.

• Deliver interview preparation sessions, employability workshops and career development activities.

• Support students in developing workplace skills, confidence, communication and professional behaviours.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

We are particularly interested in individuals with experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Careers advice and guidance.

• Student services or student support.

• Education, schools or further education colleges.

• Youth support, mentoring or pastoral care.

• Work experience and employer engagement.

You should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with young people, education professionals and employers.

You should also be organised, approachable, proactive and confident in supporting individuals with different abilities, backgrounds and aspirations.

A relevant qualification in careers guidance, education, employability, youth work or student support would be advantageous.

LOCATION

Leicester and surrounding areas.

The role will involve engaging with local schools, colleges, education providers, employers and students across the area.