Careers Advisor

Careers Advisor

Location:

Chippenham

Salary: £29,231 per year

Are you passionate about helping people discover their potential and take the next step towards a successful future? Do you enjoy empowering young people and adults to make informed decisions about education, training, and employment?

If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can inspire ambition, remove barriers, and positively influence students' futures, this could be the perfect opportunity.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and student-focused Careers Advisor to join our Safeguarding and Student Services team. Working closely with the Director of Safeguarding & Student Services and the Careers Lead, you will provide high-quality, impartial Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG), helping students develop the confidence, knowledge and skills to achieve their goals.

Join Wiltshire College & University Centre as a Careers Advisor and help shape brighter futures through outstanding careers guidance and support.

What We Offer

💷 Salary: £29,231 per year

🕰️ Contract Type:
Permanent, Full Time 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

✔️ Outstanding Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme – a secure and valuable pension for your future

Generous Holiday Entitlement – 30 days paid annual leave plus 8 days paid bank holidays

College Closure and Wellbeing Days – including a two-week paid Christmas closure

Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 confidential wellbeing, legal and financial support

Free On-Site Gyms – available across multiple campuses

Lifestyle Discounts – savings on retail, technology, travel and leisure

Cycle-to-Work Scheme – stay active while saving money

Professional Development – access to careers guidance training, CPD and career progression opportunities

Additional Perks – discounted meals, hair & beauty services and reduced attraction entry

A rewarding role where you can inspire learners while building a fulfilling career of your own.

What You'll Do

* Deliver impartial careers information, advice and guidance to prospective and current students

* Conduct one-to-one careers guidance interviews and develop personalised action plans

* Support students to explore education, training and employment opportunities

* Deliver engaging workshops and presentations covering:

 1. Career planning

 2. Employability skills

 3. CV writing and interview preparation

 4. Labour Market Information (LMI)

 5. Higher Education progression and UCAS applications

* Provide targeted support for vulnerable learners, including students with EHCPs, care-experienced learners and those living in residential accommodation

* Manage UCAS applications, ensuring applications and references are processed efficiently

* Build strong relationships with employers, universities, training providers, charities and community organisations

* Organise careers fairs, employer events, progression activities and student visits

* Support learners at risk of becoming NEET through timely intervention and guidance

* Maintain accurate student records and monitor progression using college systems

* Represent the College at Open Days, careers events and school engagement activities, including occasional evenings and Saturdays

* Support the College's commitment to achieving and maintaining the Gatsby Benchmarks and Matrix Standard

What You'll Bring

* Experience supporting individuals to achieve agreed goals and positive outcomes

* Experience delivering workshops, presentations or group sessions

* Excellent communication, listening and interpersonal skills

* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities

* Confidence using IT systems and maintaining accurate records

* Knowledge of education, training and progression pathways

* The ability to motivate, encourage and build positive relationships with young people and adults

* A commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion

You will also demonstrate:

A student-centred approach with a passion for helping learners succeed

Excellent coaching and guidance skills

The ability to build effective relationships with internal and external partners

A proactive and organised approach to managing a varied workload

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