Careers Advisor (CEIAG)

Careers Advisor (CEIAG)

£26,393 - £29,653

Hours: 37 hours per week / 52 weeks per year
Contract Type: Permanent

The college has nearly 700 people employed in a vast range of roles and feels more like a community than a workplace, and this sense of collaboration is just one of the benefits of working here. We strive to make our employee community a welcoming, caring, and enthusiastic one, fuelling ambition with opportunities and support to help us all achieve our personal and professional goals.

We are proud to offer the full range of qualifications that students need to fulfil long and valuable careers. With purpose-built facilities, excellent grades, expanding catchment area, and purposeful vision. We believe that attending college is about more than achieving a qualification and aim to give all learners an opportunity to develop their full potential in a friendly and supportive environment. There has never been a better time to join us!

The Role

Responsible to the Head of Student Services for the delivery of careers education, information, advice and guidance (CEIAG) to prospective, current and past students. You will work with a wide range of customers, in schools, in the community and in college, to deliver high quality IAG on course and learning options, career decision making and employability skills. Using your professional expertise and guidance techniques, you will guide all customers to set aspirational goals. You will also work in partnership with other staff, students, parents, employers and other stakeholders to help individuals move forward and achieve positive outcomes.

What are we looking for?

Demonstrating strong customer service skills you will provide an outstanding service that exceeds customer expectations. You will utilise outstanding interpersonal skills to develop and build relationships engaging with individuals across college and within the community to showcase the careers, education and training opportunities available.

What makes us an Employer of choice?

You'll have access to a wide range of benefits and support, including, but not limited to:

• Regular Staff Physical Activity Sessions and reduced-price gym membership

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Family-friendly policies

• Free eye tests and contribution to VDU-use-only glasses

• Several food outlets with a variety of menu choices

• A full range of discounted professional Hair & Beauty services provided by the Academy Salon

• Professional bakery offering a variety of fresh breads, cakes, and ready meals.+

• Employee Assistance Programme with a 24/7/365 helpline for advice and support

Closing Date: 9am Friday 25 October 2024
Interview Date: TBC

Reference Number: 3652