Careers Advisor

Reed Further Education are working with a college in the Birmingham area who are seeking a dedicated careers advisor to provide comprehensive careers information, advice, and guidance to potential students, current students, and staff.

The successful candidate will ensure that individuals achieve their full potential through one to one interviews and group sessions, covering all aspects of careers work and supporting the day to day operations of student services.

The college are looking for the careers advisor to start the position in the new academic year September 2024.

Job Title: Careers Advisor

Position: Full-time, 36.5 hours (Term-time only, part-time hours may be considered)

Job Type: Temporary Ongoing

Salary: £16 - £20 per hour including holiday pay

Location: Bordesley Green, Birmingham

Day-to-day of the role:

• Conduct one-to-one careers guidance interviews to support students in making informed decisions about employment, education, and training.
• Provide initial information and advice on support services, including admissions, welfare advice, and additional support.
• Prepare and deliver group sessions on employability, job search skills, progression routes, and higher education.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of careers education within the college.
• Promote Careers and Student Services events to meet the needs of students.
• Maintain up-to-date careers resources in line with IAG standards.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum Level 4 qualification in Careers/IAG.
• Experience working in Careers/IAG.
• Knowledge of current education, employment, and training opportunities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Full driving licence as travel will be required between college campuses.

Benefits of working for Reed Further Education/our client:

• Exclusive representation to leading FE colleges and training providers in the area.
• 1-2-1 specialist Consultant who will search for jobs on your behalf.
• The ability to sign up to a Health Cash Plan and Reed Discount Club.
• Entitlement to Statutory Sick Pay, Statutory Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay, Parental Leave and Antenatal/Pre-Adoption Appointment Payment.
• Access to Training and Development - Reed Assessment Centre - Reed Learning.

If you are an experienced Careers Advisor and you feel you meet the criteria, please forward us your most up to date CV by clicking 'Apply Now’. If you have any questions, then don’t hesitate to contact your local Further Education branch, we would love to speak to you and help you figure out the next step in your career.

All candidates who register with Reed Education will have 2 years’ referencing taken up and will be required to have a DBS check completed. All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks.

Reed Further Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.