NCS - Careers Advisor - (Bristol)

We are looking for exceptional people to join our amazing National Careers Service Team, as either a trainee or a qualified Careers Adviser. We seek individuals who enjoy helping others and may come from a sales, teaching, or recruitment background, or have experience in delivering careers advice while working in a target-focused environment.

We value an engaging personality to provide a warm and welcoming experience for our customers. A can-do attitude is essential to seek out solutions that help our customers progress in their careers. Flexibility is important, as every day is different in the National Careers Service.

As a Careers Advisor, you will make our customers feel welcome and comfortable when they attend our service. You will engage with customers from diverse backgrounds and experiences, hold one-on-one appointments, and conduct group workshops in various settings, including careers fairs, community venues, and pop-up events. You will need to be organised to manage your diary and complete administrative tasks, as well as be confident using IT for delivery and admin tasks.

The role is targeted, enabling us to achieve goals agreed with our commissioners. Your skills will empower and encourage customers to develop a career skills action plan and support them in their learning and development while monitoring their progress to build their confidence throughout their journey to successfully starting work, learning, or both.

We provide on-the-job training and will support you in achieving your Level 4 Certificate in Careers Information and Guidance if you do not currently hold this qualification. In return for your dedication, knowledge, and commitment, we offer a competitive salary range of £26,000 - £29,545 per annum along with additional benefits:

• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays + Birthday Day off (with the opportunity to buy additional days)
• 2 Volunteer Days
• Pension - 5% Employee, 5% Employer
• Healthcare Cash Plan, including 3 x salary life assurance
• Annual Pay Review
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Free access to BenefitHub - an online portal with access to a wide range of retail discounts, cycle to work scheme, and additional voluntary benefits

There is also the opportunity to progress your career within the Seetec Group.

Location: Bristol
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37 Hours per week
Closing Date: 28 July 2025

Key Responsibilities:

• Meet and strive to exceed personal performance targets
• Provide tailored support in all aspects of career management and progression
• Fully understand the labour market and provide relevant advice and guidance on local job sectors and opportunities
• Develop relationships with key stakeholders to maximise referral opportunities, e.g., local community provision, Job Centre Plus Work coaches, Local Authorities
• Deliver group sessions with customers in a wide range of settings, including careers events, job fairs, and pop-up venues

Skills and Experience:

• Minimum of Level 4 qualification in Careers, Information, Advice and Guidance, or the willingness to work towards this qualification
• A good working knowledge of the local labour market in the specified geographical locations
• Experience of working in a target-driven environment
• Knowledge of the Careers and Employability industry
• Knowledge of the recruitment industry
• Experience of working with people in the provision of information, advice & guidance
• Full driving licence to enable deployment across a specified geographical area (region), when required

Seetec is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share and uphold this commitment. You will be required to process a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Seetec supports the recruitment of ex-offenders and will not discriminate in any way. Our full policy statement on Ex-Offenders can be found on our website under About Us.

Seetec is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.