Careers Adviser (Northantts)
| Posting date: | 29 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £28,700 to £32,031 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 October 2025 |
| Location: | Northants, East Midlands |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | The Futures Group |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | VAC-25-26-11 |
Summary
Are you passionate about helping people unlock their potential and move forward in their careers? If so, we have an opportunity to join our Northamptonshire team as a Careers Adviser and make a real impact in your community.
Location: Hybrid (Home-based + weekly travel across Northamptonshire)
Grade: 5 (£28,700 - £32,031)
Hours: Full-time (37 hours/week) but that’s not set in stone!
We pride ourselves on the flexibility we offer and ensuring our staff achieve a healthy work life balance and we are open to discussions about different work patterns. So, if you are perhaps looking to work around family commitments, submit your application and let us know what would make this role work for you within your covering letter.
What you’ll do:
Provide tailored careers advice and guidance to adults aged 19+
Support individuals into employment, education, or training
Deliver engaging sessions both online and in-person
Collaborate with partners and community networks
Use labour market insights to inform career planning
What we’re looking for:
*A qualified careers adviser, ideally level 4 or 6
*Strong digital and communication skills
*Experience supporting individuals with complex barriers
*Full driving licence and ability to travel across Northamptonshire
Location: Hybrid (Home-based + weekly travel across Northamptonshire)
Grade: 5 (£28,700 - £32,031)
Hours: Full-time (37 hours/week) but that’s not set in stone!
We pride ourselves on the flexibility we offer and ensuring our staff achieve a healthy work life balance and we are open to discussions about different work patterns. So, if you are perhaps looking to work around family commitments, submit your application and let us know what would make this role work for you within your covering letter.
What you’ll do:
Provide tailored careers advice and guidance to adults aged 19+
Support individuals into employment, education, or training
Deliver engaging sessions both online and in-person
Collaborate with partners and community networks
Use labour market insights to inform career planning
What we’re looking for:
*A qualified careers adviser, ideally level 4 or 6
*Strong digital and communication skills
*Experience supporting individuals with complex barriers
*Full driving licence and ability to travel across Northamptonshire
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