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We are looking for a qualified Careers Advisor to join our Careers team at Oldham College. The successful candidate should hold a qualification in careers at level 6 or be working towards this. The position is full time but we would consider a term time application. The requirements of the role are to provide careers advice and guidance in a one-to-one setting or group workshops to our learners with their career aspirations, to help current and potential learners identify and consider the range of choices available to them and outline possible ways forward, using a range of tools and resources, and to undertake administration duties to ensure that all delivery evidence is complete and compliant in line with quality standards.

• Provide careers advice and guidance in one-to-one settings and group workshops to learners with their career aspirations.
• Help learners identify and consider the range of choices available to them and outline possible ways forward using a range of tools and resources.
• Undertake administration duties to ensure that all delivery evidence is complete and compliant with quality standards.

• Qualification in careers at level 6 or working towards this.

• Generous Pension Scheme
• Fantastic Staff Benefits and Rewards platform
• Very generous holiday entitlement
• Employee Assistance Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity provision
• Staff Development days/week (Jan, July, Aug)
• Free confidential counselling service
• Staff recognition awards
• Car Scheme
• Subsidised car parking
• On-site Day Nursery
• On-site hair and beauty salon

Oldham College is a great career choice for ambitious professionals. With one of the best apprenticeship programmes in the region, excellent 16-18 results and truly outstanding GCSE English results, we are already a high performer. We aim to be The Best Place to Learn and Work, with a clear Strategic Plan to deliver continuous improvement and innovation, including new provision, new facilities, and new technology; such as a state-of-the-art clinical simulation suite.

We expect ambitious, open-minded candidates who are ready to give their best. In return, we offer training, pensions, our benefits package, and a supportive environment with colleagues who are committed to helping learners succeed. The role will require embedding and working to the college values: Integrity, Ambition, and Inclusivity.

Oldham College welcomes everyone and aims to create inclusive teams representative of our student community. We monitor responses to diversity questions in our applications to ensure our workforce reflects the community we serve. We offer flexible working options, including flexible start and finish times, part-time, term-time only, or hybrid options where the role permits. If you need adjustments to the recruitment process, contact our HR team.

If your application is successful, your personal data may be used for pre-employment screening by a third party as permitted by applicable law. A pre-employment screening could include employment history, education and other information needed to determine qualifications and suitability for the role. Oldham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Any appointments will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and a check of the DfE Barred List. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation Act 1974. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children and vulnerable adults.

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