Freelance Careers Adviser

Company Description The Changing Education Group, founded in 2008, focuses on closing the gap between school and the workplace. The organization works with secondary schools and colleges across the UK and Australia to deliver careers education and work experience that prepares young people for their next steps. Its joined-up model integrates work experience coordination, placement sourcing, risk management, employer engagement, Level 6 careers guidance, and early intervention for students at risk of becoming NEET.

This approach reduces fragmentation for schools and improves outcomes for students. The team is made up of professionals with education backgrounds who understand school environments and the challenges Careers Leaders face.

Role Description The Freelance Careers Adviser is a part time, onsite role in the Wolverhampton area, responsible for providing independent and impartial careers advice and guidance, and support to students in partner schools and colleges. Day-to-day tasks include conducting one-to-one and group guidance sessions, supporting students with career planning, and helping them explore post-16 and post-18 pathways such as apprenticeships, further education, and employment.

The adviser will collaborate with school staff to align guidance with curriculum and careers programs, maintain accurate records of interactions and action plans, and contribute to reports on student progress and outcomes. The role also involves staying current with labor market information, relevant qualifications, and opportunities, and using digital tools to deliver remote guidance and workshops.

Candidates should possess a Level 6 qualification in Careers advice and guidance. Please do not apply if you don t hold this qualification (or equivalent).

Successful candidates will undergo an enhanced DBS check, which they must pass successfully.