Careers Advisor

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Careers Adviser to join our team at Brockenhurst College. As a Careers Adviser, you will play a vital role in supporting the work of the Careers Department in delivering high-quality careers information, advice, and guidance to students.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide one-to-one careers advice and guidance interviews with individual learners, adhering to national quality standards and keeping accurate records.
• Support students in understanding the UCAS process and making applications to study at higher education institutions.
• Liaise with local and national employers to ensure students are provided with accurate and up-to-date information regarding opportunities available and market developments.
• Facilitate 'drop-in' and group sessions to students, liaising with curriculum teams to support students with their progression and career planning.
• Support the Careers Leader in the planning and delivery of careers events as part of the College Careers Education Programme.
• Attend Open Evenings/Parent Evenings and other external careers events to support impartial careers information and advice to partners, potential and current students, and their families.
• Support students in the use of computer-aided CEIAG and Labour Market Intelligence (LMI) packages to help them understand career options and pathways and access information on the current job market and apprenticeships.
• Develop and maintain the careers pages on the College's Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), including online and paper careers resources to support students.
• Assist the Careers Leader in the tracking, evaluation, and feedback of careers services and contribute to ensuring students are fully involved in the development of the service at the College.

Requirements:

• Education to a minimum of A level or equivalent (BTEC, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).
• IAG Level 4 or equivalent qualification.
• Knowledge and experience offering advice and guidance to young people, proving a good understanding of the range of progression pathways open to young people.
• Proven organisation skills.
• An understanding of the 14-19 curriculum and progression routes.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Gatsby Benchmarks.
• Competent in the use of IT and Microsoft Office programs.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to engage with students and staff.
• High professional standards and personal integrity in order to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a busy cross-College team.
• Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.

Benefits:

• 25 days leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time staff).
• Up to 5 days leave during the Christmas closure period.
• Access to a company pension scheme.
• Free eye care vouchers.
• Free secure onsite parking.
• Access to a range of discounts, including shopping, travel, and healthcare.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, provided externally by WESS, which is a completely confidential service and is free to all members of staff.
• Access to onsite facilities, including a gym, tennis/badminton courts, and football pitches.