Careers Advisor

1 week ago

Workington CA JN, United Kingdom LAKES COLLEGE WEST CUMBRIA Full time £23,000 - £25,000 per year

CAREERS ADVISOR (37 Hours)

Salary: £23,557 with potential for incremental progression to £25,428

If you are passionate about helping young people reach their goals and achieve their full potential, we have a fantastic opportunity available.

We have a vacancy in our influential Student Services team at Lakes College and are looking for a dedicated and motivated individual to be part of the team.

If you are from an Advice & Guidance/HR/Recruitment/Coaching/Pastoral background or work in an environment that involves problem solving and helping others then we would love to hear from you. Experience in the sector in not necessary, we are looking for somebody with excellent customer service and communication skills who enjoys working with people to achieve their dreams.

If you are passionate about making a difference to peoples' lives through work and want to join a mission led organisation this could be the job for you. We are looking for dedicated and motivated individuals who put people first.

As a Careers Advisor, you will provide careers information, advice and guidance to College applicants and existing students, on both a 1-1 and group basis. As part of the role, you will assist with the planning and execution of a variety of recruitment events to contribute to the achievement of growth targets and KPI's.

You will support the colleges Director of Students Services and Careers Lead in the delivery of an effective schools engagement plan which will include activity such as – delivery of careers guidance workshops, presentations and liaison with curriculum to plan and develop a range of activities for delivery.

Throughout the learner journey, you will be expected to provide high quality administration and customer service, liaising with different departments across the College and externals.

The successful applicant will assist to implement and embed the college careers strategy, focusing on 1-1 appointments, workshops and organising events and activities for existing students.

The successful candidate will possess a Level 3 qualification in working with young people, customer service or a relevant subject; as well as 5 GCSE's (including Maths & English).

Holding or being willing to work towards Level 4 qualification in CEIG is considered advantageous.

**If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.**

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

· Generous annual leave – 29 days plus 8 days bank holiday plus 2 discretionary days (rising to 33 days after 5 years' service)

· Automatic entry into the Local Government pension Scheme.

· A dedicated and friendly team of professionals who are keen to develop and learn.

· Excellent CPD opportunities to grow and development through mentorship and coaching.

· Free onsite parking.

· Subsidised onsite restaurant.

· A cycle scheme tech scheme and discounted gym membership.

· Fantastic facilities to resource our ability to teach our students.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £23,557.00-£25,428.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Employee discount
  • Gym membership
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • On-site parking
  • Referral programme
  • Sick pay
  • Store discount

Work Location: In person

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