Careers Advisor

• Annual Salary: £27k - £31k (depending on experience)
• Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire
• Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Reed FE are seeking a dedicated Careers Advisor to join a leading specialist college. This role is integral to providing independent careers advice to post 16 learners, ensuring they are well-informed to make future decisions. The successful candidate will join a brilliant information, advice, and guidance team, supporting activities that contribute to high-quality advice and support for their learners.

Day to Day of the Role:

• Manage the provision of careers and labour market information.
• Maintain the careers section of the college’s website.
• Liaise with tutors to identify learners needing guidance.
• Deliver a structured careers offer, ensuring comprehensive support for all learners.
• Provide impartial information, advice, and guidance to individuals and groups on progression planning.
• Assist learners with action planning post-careers interview.
• Collaborate with Curriculum Managers, colleagues, and the Well-being and Transition Officer to develop careers-related activities.
• Conduct learner interviews, record sessions, and advice on learner action plans.
• Support learners in creating action plans for employment, education, and training.
• Stay informed on labour market trends to offer accurate career guidance.
• Maintain an online Careers Library and resources.
• Contribute to the college’s intended destinations data and Quality in Careers Standard Award.
• Organise careers-related activities, including university and college visits, and engagements with employers and apprenticeship providers.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Level 6 Qualification in CEIAG, registered with CDI.
• Adherence to the Code of Ethics for Careers Guidance.
• In-depth knowledge of Further Education systems and careers education and guidance practices.
• Familiarity with Quality Awards for Careers.
• Understanding of the curriculum and the needs of learners aged 16-25 with SEND.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage with learners, staff, and parents.
• Proficiency in IT and its application in careers and higher education guidance.
• Organisational skills, flexibility, and reliability.

Benefits:

• Westfield Health Scheme following a successful probation.
• Life cover following a successful probation.
• Standard life pension.
• 30 days holiday (pro rata for 52-week employees).

Reed FE committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our learners. All offers of employment are subject to enhanced DBS checks.

To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications or contact for more information.