Careers Advisor

Reference: REQ
001466

Campus: Bristol Campuses – Filton, WISE, Queens Road

Salary: Up to £33,342.00 (FTE), Actual up to £27,034.05

Contract: Permanent, Part-time

Working Hours: 30 hours per week (Job share and term-time considered)

SGS is an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.

• Opportunity to make a positive impact within the community and on learners’ lives
• Competitive Pension Scheme – Corporate and support roles have access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions of 16%.
• Generous annual leave entitlement plus the 8 bank holidays – 25 days corporate and support functions, increasing to 30 days after 5 academic years’ service (Full‑Time Equivalent).
• Two weeks leave during the Christmas closedown period largely supported by the discretionary closure days provided by the College.
• Extensive professional development with ongoing support for personal & professional development, including 25% tuition discount for immediate family of SGS employees.
• Family friendly policies and a proven commitment to supporting flexible working practices.
• Access to ‘My Lifestyle’ discounted shopping benefits, cycle to work scheme and a Technology Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
• Free annual eye test.
• All staff members can buy a TOTUM card (formerly known as NUS Extra cards), as part of being an affiliate member of the Students' Union.
• Staff have access and support to be part of inclusive or sustainable staff networks and communities.
• Free car parking at all campuses (except Queens Road Art School).
• Access to a wide variety of external health and wellbeing resources.
• Subsidised onsite catering services including Costa Coffee.

• Join SGS during a period of growth and innovation, including projects such as a £7 million investment into a new STEM and Media Centre, a new Construction‑based Apprenticeship training campus (H38) and an ambitious Five‑Year strategic plan (2026‑2031).
• Be an integral member of a growing Career Professionals’ team of 10 and participate in comprehensive continuous professional development via peer meetings and conference attendance.
• Advisers with careers education, information, advice and guidance (CEIAG) expertise to widen student choice and help them unlock their potential alongside academic and pastoral staff.
• Collaboratively deliver creative and engaging CEIAG activities, developing digital resources and tools and offering one‑to‑one guidance and group work to a diverse range of students, primarily aged 16 to 19, who need extra support in setting aspirational goals or broadening their horizons.

• Qualified at or working towards a Level 6 or 7 Careers Guidance standard (or equivalent coaching qualification), with proven experience advising 16–19‑year‑old students.
• Knowledge and experience of careers resources and/or services, providing support to enable clients to access learning or work.
• Experience of working in a School or Further Education sector.
• Confident in the use of career software tools to supplement 1:1 guidance.
• Confident in presenting and leading careers‑related workshops to small groups.
• Outgoing.