Careers Advisor

Bath College; United States; Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement 30 days

Contributory salary pension scheme

Continuing Professional Development

Private Healthcare Scheme

Free parking at campuses

Cycle to Work Scheme

Eye sight test as per regulations

Job summary

Bath College is seeking a dedicated Careers Advisor to join the Careers and Employability team. This permanent part‑time role (30 hours/week, 39 weeks/year) requires presence at both campuses, with at least 2 days at Somer Valley Campus in Radstock, and a flexible day off.

Salary £28,682–£32,187 per year pro rata for part‑time hours. You will provide an effective careers and employability service to adult and 16–19 learners, including Apprenticeships, ESOL and T‑Levels, using LMI to support

Qualifications

• 3 GCSEs (Grade C or above) inc. English Language or equivalent.
• A level 3 qualification.
• Level 6 qualification in Careers guidance. Working towards or willing to work towards Level 6 qualification in careers guidance.
• Demonstrate competency across the Microsoft Suite of applications. (including but not limited to Word, PowerPoints, TEAMS, excel)
• Demonstrate good working knowledge of career, education, and training opportunities at all levels of service users.
• Demonstrate an ability to use different platforms and research methods to locate relevant information to inform CEIAG.

Responsibilities

• To provide an effective and responsive Careers and Employability service and support in the design, implementation and tracking of the Careers related learning programme.
• Provide a broad and comprehensive service to enable Bath college students and the wider community with information on progression routes into education, training or employment. As well as information and advice on a range of courses available.
• Play a key role in helping the college maintain high retention figures, enabling and supporting students to progress onto positive destinations.
• Utilise current, high-quality Labour Market Information (LMI) to inform and guide students and staff effectively.
• Conduct career meetings through quality face to face, virtual, telephone, email and group career sessions. Offer tailored guidance, fostering informed decision-making, and supporting students and the wider community in progressing toward meaningful education, employment, or training destinations. To signpost service users where necessary to external providers and support networks.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Labour Market Information (LMI)

Research methods

Careers guidance knowledge

Education

GCSEs inc English

A level 3 qualification

Level 6 qualification in Careers guidance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Careers Advisor

Application Deadline: 6 October 2026
Department: CAR – Careers Team
Employment Type: Permanent – Part Time
Location: Dual Campus
Reporting To: Jessica Short
Compensation: £28,682 – £32,187 / year

Description

Permanent contract, 30 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
4 days per week with a flexible day off. You will be needed at least 2 days at our Somer Valley Campus in Radstock.
Salary is the full time equivalent
(actual salary is £20,619.64 - £23,136.59)
Interview date: 14 October Somer Valley Campus, Radstock
Key purpose: Working within the Careers and Employability team, the post holder will assist in the provision of an effective, inclusive, impartial, aspirational service and Careers related learning programme, working across both college sites where needed. Supporting all leaners, both adults and 16-19 students, on Apprenticeships and courses, including ESOL and T-Level learners, high needs students
and external learners, in making informed decisions that reflect their interests, meet their career goals, increasing career confidence and readiness and promoting positive destinations.
Bath College is an inclusive education and training community, providing learning for people with a wide range of abilities from a far-reaching area, from entry level to Level 5 programmes. We are committed to meeting the needs of all our students. This is a very exciting time to join the College.

The job posting can close as soon as sufficient applications have been received.

Key Responsibilities

To provide an effective and responsive Careers and Employability service and support in the design, implementation and tracking of the Careers related learning programme.

• Provide a broad and comprehensive service to enable Bath college students and the wider community with information on progression routes into education, training or employment. As well as information and advice on a range of courses available.
• Play a key role in helping the college maintain high retention figures, enabling and supporting students to progress onto positive destinations.
• Utilise current, high-quality Labour Market Information (LMI) to inform and guide students and staff effectively.
• Conduct career meetings through quality face to face, virtual, telephone, email and group career sessions. Offer tailored guidance, fostering informed decision-making, and supporting students and the wider community in progressing toward meaningful education, employment, or training destinations. To signpost service users where necessary to external providers and support networks.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• 3 GCSEs (Grade C or above) inc. English Language or equivalent.
• A level 3 qualification
• Level 6 qualification in Careers guidance. Working towards or willing to work towards Level 6 qualification in careers guidance.
• Demonstrate competency across the Microsoft Suite of applications. (including but not limited to Word, PowerPoints, TEAMs, excel)
• Demonstrate good working knowledge of career, education, and training opportunities at all levels of service users.
• Demonstrate an ability to use different platforms and research methods to locate relevant information to inform CEIAG.

Staff Benefits

• Generous paid holiday entitlement of 30 days, exclusive of College closure days and public holidays. Pro rata for part time roles.
• One Selfie Day per year
• Contributory salary pension scheme (Local Government)
• Continuing Professional Development for all staff
• Laptop Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Private Healthcare Scheme
• £500 Refer a friend and earn a reward
• Subsidised cafes - at both campuses
• Employee Assistance Programme – Staff have access to this programme. It is a free and strictly confidential short-term counselling and support service (up to six meetings after an initial assessment session with a qualified counselor)
• The College offers an eye sight test for anyone who meets the criteria as described within the Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations.
• Progressive family friendly policies (exceeding statutory requirements) that supports a health work/life balance, all staff are entitled to request flexible working.
• Discounted treatments at the Academy, Bath Campus
• Free parking at the Somer Valley Campus in Radstock