160 Careers jobs in the United Kingdom

Job Title: Careers Advisor

Location: Birmingham

Start Date: September start

Salary Range: £13.69 - £6 per hour

Do you have experience of working with learners between the ages of 16 – 18+?

Are you looking to work in an inclusive and diverse environment?

Are you passionately committed to supporting the personal, social and academic development of learners?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a mainstream college based in Birmingham. The college provides high standards of education and has recently been awarded an ‘Good’ OFSTED rating. This thriving, modern and diverse place to study offers opportunities both inside and outside of lessons to promote student engagement, helping their young people to flourish both academically and personally.

The Head Teacher is looking to take on a passionate Careers Advisor, on a Long-Term basis until the end of the academic year. The successful Careers Advisor will be supporting learners to understand career opportunities and developing their employability skills. The role will be paramount in helping learners achieve their full potential during and after their college experience.

The successful Careers Advisor will have:

-    Level 4 IAG qualification.

-    Experience in career planning and development within an educational setting.

-    Experience in networking and maintaining professional relationships with external agencies.

-    A clear understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures.

In return for the above, you can expect to receive:

-    A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7

-    Guaranteed Payment Scheme *Terms and Conditions apply*

-    CPD courses and certificates as part of our ‘My-Progression’ brand

-    Market leading rates of pay

-    Referral scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend *Terms and onditions apply*

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard-earned cash.

If you are interested in this position, then click ‘APPLY NOW’ and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

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Careers Advisor
Across Oldham, Tameside, Rochdale
£30,472.44
Part-time, Temporary (adhoc as needed)
Job Description:
We are recruiting a qualified Careers Advisor to deliver impartial careers information, advice and guidance across the East Manchester region. This is a flexible, ad hoc role providing sickness and holiday cover in schools, colleges and training providers as needed.
The role involves:

• Delivering one-to-one and group careers guidance sessions
• Creating individual action or development plans tailored to each learner
• Supporting students with job searches, application forms and UCAS processes
• Providing up-to-date careers and labour market information
• Contributing to PSHE and careers education programmes
• Managing a fluctuating caseload and setting SMART targets
• Maintaining accurate records and working to funding body requirements
• Supporting learners in accessing education, training or employment pathways

You’ll need:

• A minimum Level 6 qualification in Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG)
• Experience delivering careers advice in schools, colleges or similar settings
• A strong understanding of the local labour market and post-16 options
• Confidence in building rapport and motivating individuals
• Ability to manage a caseload and work to targets
• Excellent communication, organisational and IT skills
• Flexibility to travel across sites and provide short-notice cover as needed

If this sounds like the perfect role for you then please submit your CV.  You will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check if you are successfully offered this role.

This vacancy is being handled by Aspire Recruitment. Please be aware we receive a high volume of applications and regularly receive applications from candidates who exceed the job credentials. We will only contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. Should you apply for this role, we will process your data as detailed in our Privacy Policy and by applying for this opportunity I agree that Aspire Recruitment will keep me informed about potential employment opportunities regularly and that I can choose to opt out of receiving information at any time. 

• Deliver one-to-one careers advice and group sessions.
• Support individuals with CV writing, job applications, and interview preparation.
• Provide information on education pathways, training courses, and employment opportunities.
• Develop tailored career action plans to help clients achieve their goals.
• Maintain accurate records and track progress against agreed objectives.

• Experience in careers guidance, employ ability, or education (or willingness to train).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of labour market trends and progression pathways is desirable.
• A qualification in careers guidance (e.g., Level 6/7) is an advantage but not essential.

• Provide a range of CEIAG support to current and prospective students and apprentices promoting smooth transitions to apprenticeships, further and higher learning, employment or training.

• Undertake 1:1 careers guidance meetings with students and apprentices, producing appropriate post-interview summaries of guidance and action plans, ensuring such records are stored appropriately and client confidentiality is maintained.
• Support with the design and delivery of an effective careers education programme, including developing an online Careers Hub and delivering group sessions covering a variety of topics including UCAS, CVs, job applications, interview techniques, employability skills and labour market information. Ensure materials are professionally presented and well researched.

• Ensure both individual and group careers interventions are evaluated. Quality assure own and peer work, meeting and exceeding quality requirements.

• Support with processing applications within the College UCAS Centre.

• Contribute to the design and organisation of careers events.
• Ensure that relevant, up-to-date information is available to students both in-person and online.

• Research progression opportunities and develop resource materials.

• Use the EBS, ProMonitor and other appropriate student data systems to record all enquiries and interactions with all who access the service.
• Provide advice and guidance at key Cross College events, including open evenings, careers events, enrolment sessions, exhibitions and PR events.

• Liaise with other college staff to maintain a high profile of the careers service and to ensure awareness of different courses and the careers education provision. Keep up to date with new developments within the College.
• Keep professional knowledge relevant to the role up to date
• Actively advance equality of opportunity and foster good relations within the College community.
• Adhere to College equal opportunities policies, procedures and practices.