Careers Advisor- NLC
Listed on 2026-11-02
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Education / Teaching
Career & Life Skills Coaching, Adult & Continuing Education, Academic Advising & Student Services
Are you passionate about helping people make informed decisions about their future? We are looking for a Careers Advisor to provide high-quality Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) to students, apprentices and prospective learners across DN Colleges.
In this rewarding role, you will support learners of all ages to explore progression opportunities, develop career plans and make informed choices about education, training and employment. Working as part of the Careers team, you will engage with students within college, schools and the wider community, contributing to the delivery of the college's Careers Strategy and Gatsby Benchmarks.
Key Responsibilities- Provide impartial careers education, information, advice and guidance to full-time, part-time and apprentice learners.
- Conduct one-to-one careers guidance interviews to support progression planning and career decision-making.
- Advise prospective learners on courses, progression routes and career opportunities.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records using the college's student records management systems.
- Support students across DN Colleges campuses as required.
- Deliver presentations, group sessions and careers-related activities to a variety of audiences.
- Participate in taster programmes, enrolment activities and recruitment events.
- Attend school engagement events, including industry days, talks and mock interviews.
- Promote the college's provision within schools, community groups and partner organisations.
- Support the delivery of the college's Careers Programme and contribute to learner transition and enrolment activities.
- Level 4 qualification or Diploma in Careers Guidance, or currently working towards a Level 6 Careers Guidance qualification.
- Experience of working within a careers guidance, careers education or information and advice role.
- Ability to communicate confidently and effectively with a wide range of people.
- Ability to deliver one-to-one guidance interviews and group presentations.
- Full driving licence and willingness to travel between campuses and locations as required.
- Salary of £26,131 - £27,436 per annum (Grade
3). - 35.5 hours per week.
- 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.
- Opportunity to work within a supportive organisation that values Ambition, Support, Partnership, Innovation, Responsibility and Equality.
- Ongoing professional development and participation in continuous professional development activities.
- In DN Colleges we call this role Careers Advisor but you might know this as Careers Guidance Adviser, Career Coach, Employability Adviser, Student Careers Adviser or Careers Consultant.
- This role will involve supporting learners across college campuses, schools and community settings.
- This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
- We are not looking for agency support for this role.
- If you need more information, please contact us at staff.
About Us
North Lindsey College has been a key training provider in Scunthorpe for over 60 years, helping thousands of people throughout the years to go on to achieve their dreams.
We offer post-16 study programmes, apprenticeships, trainee ships, part-time short courses and Higher Education programmes.
Across all of our provision we work closely with employers across every sector in this region and further afield, to help you gain the skills you need to progress into your chosen career.
The BenefitsAll employees at DN Colleges Group enjoy a generous annual leave allowance, as well as an additional 2 weeks closure over the Christmas period. We encourage all our teams to take regular breaks, no longer than 3 weeks, to enjoy a healthy work life balance.
DN Colleges Group are committed to Health and Wellbeing of all our employees. We have an increasing number of provisions exclusive to our employees, designed to help you stay at your best or to assist and provide support when you need it.
On sitenursery
Generous annual leave
2 weeks off at Christmas
Electric car scheme
- Vivup – Employee Wellbeing and Benefits platform
- Wellness initiatives, onsite during your working week. This could include health visitors, financial advisers, or physio specialists.
- Onsite fitness classes, at lunchtime or after work in conjunction with our Sports colleagues.
- Cycle to Work and Electric car scheme
- Free Eye Care…
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