Graduate Advisor

Are you passionate about supporting student success and progression? UCEN Manchester is seeking a dedicated Graduate Advisor to provide guidance, mentorship, and tailored support to our diverse higher education learners. This rewarding role involves working closely with students to enhance their academic, personal, and career development. Ideal candidates will be recent graduates with excellent communication skills and a genuine interest in education and student welfare. Join a vibrant, inclusive community that values innovation and impact and make a real difference in learners’ futures.

We have an exciting opportunity at our City Centre Campus in Manchester to join our Student Experience & Engagement department as a Graduate Advisor on a fixed term (12 months), full time (35 hours per week) basis.

Site Information: Our City Centre campus is a flagship site in the heart of Manchester, offering cutting-edge facilities and a buzzing, creative atmosphere. Home to our Centre of Excellence for Creative and Digital Industries, it provides an inspiring setting for both staff and learners, with specialist studios, workshops, and collaborative spaces. With its central location and strong industry links, the campus is a hub for innovation, talent development, and real-world learning.

Who are UCEN Manchester? At UCEN Manchester, we are proud to be recognised as a leading further education provider, rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted and renowned for our commitment to excellence and innovation. As an employer of choice, we offer state-of-the-art facilities across our campuses, providing a modern, inspiring environment for both staff and students. Our inclusive and forward-thinking culture supports personal and professional development, with a strong focus on wellbeing and work-life balance. When you join UCEN, you become part of a passionate team dedicated to transforming lives and shaping the future of education in Greater Manchester.

• 35 days paid annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata)
• 3 well-being days per year (pro rata)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Cycle to work scheme

Role Responsibilities: To deliver aspirational workshops and mentoring projects to inspire young people to think about higher education as an option for their future.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience: To be successful in this role, you will need to:

• Higher Education qualification (such as a degree, HND or Foundation Degree).
• Knowledge of the routes into Higher Education.
• Experience of providing advice and guidance to school or college pupils.
• Experience of dealing with confidential and sensitive information.
• Experience of working with and making presentations to young people.
• Experience of dealing with a wide range of enquiries and requests from within an organisation and outside.
• Proficiency in working with standard software packages, including Microsoft Word and Excel, or equivalent.
• Good organisational skills, including the ability to independently manage a complex and varied workload.
• Good grasp of grammar, spelling and numeracy, including the ability to take responsibility for the accuracy and presentation of work.
• Excellent telephone and interpersonal skills, and tact and discretion.
• Excellent communication skills including ability to confidently deliver presentations.
• Ability to work in a team, working flexibly and supporting each other to deliver team goals.

Safeguarding: LTE group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be required to undergo an appropriate DBS check via the Criminal Records Bureau and may be subject to additional online checks as part of our pre-screening process. Some roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and would require an Enhanced DBS check.

At The Manchester College, we’re committed to providing an environment free from discrimination, bullying, harassment, or victimisation, where all members of our community are treated with respect and dignity. The Manchester College is committed to working in an inclusive way with all the communities where we are geographically located and to developing a workforce and student community that reflects Greater Manchester’s and the UK’s rich diversity and vibrancy.

The closing date for this job advert is 03/07/2025. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response!