School & College Careers Adviser Lambeth

About the role

Education Development Trust is seeking a dedicated Careers Adviser to deliver high‑quality CEIAG to students in a school and college setting. You’ll support the Careers Lead in meeting Gatsby Benchmarks and provide one‑to‑one and group guidance.

Term time only.

• Level 6 CIAG qualification (Level 4 considered but will be reflected in salary)
• Experience working with young people (preferably in education)
• Strong knowledge of education, employment and training pathways
• Ability to engage students with SEND and from disadvantaged backgrounds
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position. Candidates must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.

Final date to receive applications:
Midnight on 31 January (we reserve the right to close our vacancies early if sufficient applications are received)

Dates for interviews will be confirmed in advance.

To be considered for this vacancy, applicants are required to complete and submit a fully completed application form through our website.

Starting Salary: £31,000.00 per annum FTE (based on being level 6 CIEG qualified)

Benefits include:

• 30 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• 2 volunteering days (pro rata)
• Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Discounted gym memberships
• Health care cash plan
• Retail discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing App

Edt is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults with whom we work and who we contact around the world. All applicants are subject to thorough screening and successful candidates are subject to the relevant level of criminal record checks with national police authorities or the UK’s Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), at minimum a basic DBS check.

Edt is a proud Disability Confident Leader. We take practical steps to ensure that disability inclusion is part of our values and everyday actions. If you are disabled or require specific adjustments during the application process, please let us know how we can support you.

At Edt, we exist to increase the life chances of individuals by improving education and skills outcomes. As a not‑for‑profit organisation, we improve education systems at scale, deliver expert careers and employability services, and conduct world‑class research to inform practice and impact outcomes. We apply this expertise to support learners from their first steps through to the world of work.

Find out more on the edt website.

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