Careers Advisor

This Careers Advisor post sits in the DN Colleges Group Careers team, delivering the college's Careers Strategy and Gatsby Benchmarks. The work centres on impartial one-to-one guidance and group sessions for full-time, part-time and apprentice learners, helping them plan progression into education, training or work. The role spans campuses, local schools and community settings, with travel between sites and a full driving licence needed.

Candidates need a Level 4 careers guidance qualification, or to be working towards Level 6, plus an Enhanced DBS check.

• Deliver one-to-one careers guidance interviews supporting progression planning and career decisions
• Provide impartial careers education, information, advice and guidance to full-time, part-time and apprentice learners
• Advise prospective learners on courses, progression routes and career opportunities
• Deliver presentations, group sessions and careers activities to varied audiences
• Contribute to delivery of the college's Careers Strategy and Gatsby Benchmarks
• Support the college's Careers Programme and learner transition and enrolment activities
• Maintain accurate records on the college's student records management systems
• Support students across DN Colleges campuses as required
• Take part in taster programmes, enrolment activities and recruitment events
• Attend school engagement events, including industry days, talks and mock interviews
• Promote college provision within schools, community groups and partner organisations

• Level 4 qualification or Diploma in Careers Guidance, or currently working towards a Level 6 Careers Guidance qualification

• Experience in a careers guidance, careers education, or information and advice role

• Confident and effective communication with a wide range of people
• Delivering one-to-one guidance interviews and group presentations

• Enhanced DBS check
• Full driving licence

• Willingness to travel between campuses and locations as required

• 30 days annual leave, plus 8 public holidays and an additional two weeks over Christmas
• Opportunity to join the pension scheme
• Access to the Health Scheme
• Ongoing professional development and continuous professional development activities
• Supportive organisation that values Ambition, Support, Partnership, Innovation, Responsibility and Equality