This Careers Advisor post sits in the DN Colleges Group Careers team, delivering the college's Careers Strategy and Gatsby Benchmarks. The work centres on impartial one-to-one guidance and group sessions for full-time, part-time and apprentice learners, helping them plan progression into education, training or work. The role spans campuses, local schools and community settings, with travel between sites and a full driving licence needed. Candidates need a Level 4 careers guidance qualification, or to be working towards Level 6, plus an Enhanced DBS check.
What the job involves
- Deliver one-to-one careers guidance interviews supporting progression planning and career decisions
- Provide impartial careers education, information, advice and guidance to full-time, part-time and apprentice learners
- Advise prospective learners on courses, progression routes and career opportunities
- Deliver presentations, group sessions and careers activities to varied audiences
- Contribute to delivery of the college's Careers Strategy and Gatsby Benchmarks
- Support the college's Careers Programme and learner transition and enrolment activities
- Maintain accurate records on the college's student records management systems
- Support students across DN Colleges campuses as required
- Take part in taster programmes, enrolment activities and recruitment events
- Attend school engagement events, including industry days, talks and mock interviews
- Promote college provision within schools, community groups and partner organisations
Qualifications
- Level 4 qualification or Diploma in Careers Guidance, or currently working towards a Level 6 Careers Guidance qualification
Experience
- Experience in a careers guidance, careers education, or information and advice role
Skills & knowledge
- Confident and effective communication with a wide range of people
- Delivering one-to-one guidance interviews and group presentations
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check
- Full driving licence
Other
- Willingness to travel between campuses and locations as required
What’s offered
- 30 days annual leave, plus 8 public holidays and an additional two weeks over Christmas
- Opportunity to join the pension scheme
- Access to the Health Scheme
- Ongoing professional development and continuous professional development activities
- Supportive organisation that values Ambition, Support, Partnership, Innovation, Responsibility and Equality
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
