CIAG Advisor in Rugby

Are you passionate about helping people realise their potential and take the next step towards a brighter future? As a Careers Information, Advice and Guidance (CIAG) Advisor, you'll provide expert careers information, advice and guidance, empowering learners to build confidence, develop employability skills and progress into education, training or employment. Join us and make a real difference to learners' lives every day.

We have a great opportunity available to join Novus, our prison education provider at HMP Rye Hill, working as a CIAG Advisor. This role is offered on a permanent, full-time basis, working 37 hours per week.

Who is Novus? Novus are a leading provider of prison education and have been supporting men, women, and children of all ages for over 30 years across the UK to take new directions. We are currently rated 'Good' by Ofsted and have partnerships with over 1000 industry and employer partners, ensuring our learners secure their place as the movers and shakers of the future.

Site Information: HMP Rye Hill Prison is located in the rural setting of Willoughby, which is situated near Rugby in Warwickshire. It is a Category C prison that houses adult male inmates. The prison’s regime, facilities, and support services are designed to address the diverse needs of its population, promoting rehabilitation and reducing reoffending rates.

Role Responsibilities: As a Careers Information, Advice and Guidance (CIAG) Advisor, you will play a key role in helping learners build confidence, develop their employability skills, and progress into further education, training, apprenticeships, or employment. You will provide high-quality, impartial careers information, advice and guidance, supporting learners to identify opportunities, overcome barriers, and achieve their goals. You will also support learners with CV writing, job applications, interview preparation, and developing the skills needed to succeed in the workplace.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience:

• Preferably hold a Level 4 Information, Advice and Guidance qualification, or be willing to work towards achieving this within your first 12 months in the role.
• Hold a Level 2 qualification in English and Maths.
• Hold a CIAG Qualification.
• Have relevant experience of delivering careers guidance, using guidance tools, conducting assessments and supporting learning of individuals and groups in line with Matrix and Ofsted expectations.
• Have experience of motivating and inspiring disadvantaged individuals to set and achieve ambitious career goals.
• Collaborate with partners and stakeholders to support individuals to realise their goals and continuously improve the service.

Benefits:

• 35 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays.
• 2 hours for wellbeing/personal development each week.
• Significant Pension contributions (LGPS).
• Retail Discounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Cycle to work scheme.

Safeguarding: The 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.

Novus is committed to providing an environment where everyone is valued as an individual and where learners and colleagues can work, learn, flourish and develop their skills and knowledge in an atmosphere of dignity and respect. We are committed to working in an inclusive way with all the communities in which we are geographically located and to developing a workforce and learner community that reflects the UK’s rich diversity and vibrancy.

The closing date for this job advert is 06/10/2026. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response!