Careers Adviser

Are you passionate about supporting learners to explore opportunities and begin planning for their next steps in education, apprenticeships and employment? Activate Learning has an exciting opportunity for a Level 6 qualified Careers Adviser to join our Careers team.

Day to day you could be:

• Providing 1:1 impartial guidance meetings to help learners explore their career ideas and create personalised action plans
• Delivering career related workshops covering topics such as UCAS, options and career planning across all levels of our Post 16 and adult programmes
• Working with faculty colleagues to support learners in developing essential career management skills
• Organising a careers fair or engaging with universities to provide opportunities for our learners to find out about the world of work and higher education.

This is a permanent, full-time role working 37 hours per week during term-time based at our Guildford College.

What do you need to be successful as a Careers Adviser at Activate Learning?

We are looking for a qualified careers guidance professional with excellent communication, organisational and networking skills. You must have a Level 6 qualification in Careers Guidance, and experience of delivering both interactive workshops and 1‑1 guidance meetings with SMART action plans.

You will have knowledge of qualification types and pathways and an understanding of the Gatsby benchmarks and the CDI framework.

You will also have the ability to build effective relationships with students, staff, employers, and other external partners to assist our delivery of a varied careers education programme. This is a fast‑paced position, so excellent time management, flexibility, and the ability to prioritise effectively are a must.

We are a great team so if you’d like an informal chat with Holly Anfield (Careers Delivery Lead) prior to applying, please do get in touch with us.

Who we are

Activate Learning is a pioneering education group with a global reach, committed to transforming lives through our approach to learning.

We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.

When you work for Activate Learning, you’re working for an organisation that provides you with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in your career development, and a transformational way of working whilst also investing in building a community environment for everyone.

Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself.

Activate Learning Group

Employee Benefits:

• Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards: Celebrating staff for their dedication and accomplishments aligned to our award‑winning Learning Philosophy.
• Wellbeing & Resources Groups: Comprehensive range of resources, guides and tools to support staff wellbeing.
• Company benefits: Including free eye tests and will writing, plus access to a Health Cash Plan covering optical, dental, health screening, and therapy treatments for you and your dependents.
• Learning and Development: continuous opportunities for professional growth and skill enhancement through our in‑house L&D team.
• Teaching Support: Tailored induction and development programs for teaching staff.
• Pension Schemes: Teacher and Local Government pension schemes for AL staff.
• Generous Annual Leave: Up to 6 weeks paid leave.
• Competitive salaries: Annual incremental progression and a twelve point pay scale for teachers.
• On‑Site Facilities: Free parking at all campuses, refectories, hair and beauty salons & gym access.

Applicants should apply at the earliest opportunity; closed vacancies will prevent application form submission.

Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts.

Note:

Some positions may require a legally mandated health surveillance check for exposure to hazardous conditions.

Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be…