Careers Advisor

Student Support Services

Careers Advisor

Full Time, Permanent, TTO

£32,417.95 - £35,134.92 per annum including London Weighting Allowance

About us

United Colleges Group is a £50m turnover, group of Further Education Colleges with ambition. Located in the heart of London, the Group provides a wide range of qualifications at Further and Higher Education levels in a highly inclusive environment. The group consists of City of Westminster College, and the College of North West London who have both the ambition and strength to create a lasting difference in the local communities it serves, and beyond.

An exciting new opportunity of Careers Advisor within Student Services now exists! We are currently recruiting for an experienced professional to provide a high quality, responsive, learner-centered service to students by developing and delivering impartial careers information, advice and guidance to support all learners across College campuses.

The successful candidate will hold a relevant degree or have an equivalent professional careers related qualification; the successful candidate must hold a level 6 careers qualification or Level 4 Careers Qualification willing to undertake training to gain a Level 6 Qualification, combined with strong interpersonal and effective communication skills to successfully advise & guide UCG students. Successful Level 4 applicants will be on a fixed term contract for 12 months to allow completion for the Level 6 Qualification.

QCF Level 6 Diploma in Career Guidance and Development - Career Development Institute (thecdi.net)

Prior relevant experience, including evidence of promoting equality of opportunity for students from diverse backgrounds, is essential to this post.

In return the Group offers generous annual leave, a defined-benefit pension scheme, an interest-free season ticket loan, cycle scheme, free sight tests, enhanced maternity and paternity leave schemes and many other benefits.

If you’re ready to join a Group that has the resources to develop the talents of both students and staff, you can find more information on this role and details on how to apply by visiting the “Work with Us” section on our College website. Please ensure that your supporting statement addresses each of the points in the person specification.

The College is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to full-vetting procedures including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services Check.