School & College Careers Advisers

Education Development Trust is seeking dedicated Casual Careers Advisers to deliver high-quality CEIAG to students in school, college and potentially community settings across Dorset. The roles are initially term time only both as and when and also fixed term contracts starting from September 2026.

Requirements:

• Level 6 Diploma in Careers Information, Advice & Guidance preferred.
• Experience working with young people.
• Strong knowledge of education, employment, and training pathways.
• Ability to engage with all students including students with school-based anxiety.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

A list of the job requirements and objectives can be found in the job description. Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position. Candidates must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.

Deadline for applications: 31 August (Please note, we reserve the right to close our vacancies early if sufficient applications are received). Dates for interviews to take place will be confirmed in advance.

How to apply: To be considered for this vacancy, applicants are required to complete and submit a fully completed application form through our website.

Salary & Benefits:

• Starting Salary: £30,160.00 per annum FTE (this salary is based on working 37 hours per week and being level 6 CIAG qualified).
• Benefits include:

• 30 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rota).
• 2 volunteering days (pro Rota).
• Pension Scheme.
• Life Assurance.
• Discounted gym memberships.
• Health care cash plan.
• Retail discounts.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Wellbeing App.

Edt is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults whom we work with and come into contact with around the world. All applicants are subject to thorough screening and successful candidates are subject to the relevant level of criminal record checks with national police authorities or the UK’s Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). This will be at minimum a basic DBS check.

Edt is a proud Disability Confident Leader. We take practical steps to ensure that disability inclusion is not only part of our values but part of our everyday actions. We are committed to creating a working environment where disabled employees are supported, valued, and empowered to thrive in their role. If you are disabled or require specific adjustments during the application process, please do let us know how we can support you.

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About the organisation: At edt, we exist to increase the life chances of individuals by improving education and skills outcomes. As a not-for-profit organisation, we improve education systems at scale, deliver expert careers and employability services, and conduct world-class research to inform practice and impact outcomes. We apply this expertise to support learners from their first steps through to the world of work.