Careers Adviser
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 16 Hydref 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £29,390 i £33,602 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Competitive |
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 02 Tachwedd 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Nottingham, NG1 1NG |
| Cwmni: | Nottingham College |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | NottmCollege/TP/1223/237 |
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Your future is here
A place to inspire
Being part of Nottingham College means playing a vital part in helping thousands of people reach their potential.Together, we’re making a positive difference to our learners, to our communities and to each other. We’re building better futures, for others and for ourselves. Here, you’ll have the freedom to work in a way that suits you, the support to thrive and the opportunity to shape your career.
What you'll do
As part of our Careers Team, you’ll:
- Work alongside a passionate group of professionals
- Inspire and empower students on their journey to Higher Education, Apprenticeships, or Employment
- Access ongoing training and development to enhance your skills and advance your career
If you’re ready to make a real impact and support students on their journey to success, we’d love to hear from you.
You’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality careers guidance and supporting our college-wide careers strategy. Responsibilities include:
- Supporting delivery of the 8 Gatsby Benchmarks and maintaining our Matrix quality standard
- Providing 1:1 and group guidance to students across all levels of education
- Helping students explore and progress into Higher Education, Apprenticeships or Employment ensuring they are informed, confident and prepared for their next steps
- Delivering services face-to-face, by phone or virtually via Teams
- Using digital platforms to extend the reach of our careers service
- Designing and delivering high-impact careers events and activities ensuring that they meet individual needs and aspirations
- Collaborating with curriculum managers, student experience leads, and the wider Student Services team
- Supporting improved outcomes for priority groups, including vulnerable learners, those with Special Educational Needs (SEN), and students facing barriers to progression
You’ll be expected to work both flexibly and independently, while being fully supported by a collaborative network that includes:
- The Careers Team, Schools Outreach Team, and Student Operations Team
- The wider Student Services Team, including:
- Wellbeing and Additional Learning Support
- Personal Development Tutors and Wellbeing Mentors
- The Work Experience/ Employer Engagement Team
Strong networking and relationship-building skills will be essential, enabling you to foster positive connections across departments and contribute to a joined-up approach to student support.
Who we're looking for
We are looking for a level 6 qualified Careers Guidance specialist to join our Careers Team and support the well-established Careers programme at Nottingham College. We will also consider an individual who is currently undertaking this qualification, should they meet the other essential criteria as below.
This part-time role is structured across two days per week:
- Wednesday is a fixed working day
- The second day will be agreed with the successful candidate based on service needs and team availability
This structure makes the role well-suited to professionals balancing other commitments such as freelance work, caring responsibilities or further study.
In this high paced role, you should enjoy working with a wide range of students to support and guide them to navigate their way through a range of careers education experiences. You should be an experienced, motivational, enthusiastic and flexible Careers Advisor who:
- Has a Level 6 qualification in Careers Guidance (or is currently working towards it with completion within 6 months of starting the role)
- Brings experience of working with young people and adults across all levels of education in both 1:1 and group settings
- Has a strong understanding of local labour markets and current developments in careers education
- Is confident working independently and flexibly across multiple campuses
- Has excellent networking and collaboration skills
- Is committed to inclusive practice, with experience supporting vulnerable learners and those with SEN
For further details on this post which the job description and person specification cannot answer for you, please contact Helen Bird Head of Student Operations and careers leader on 07910216943 or email helen.bird@nottinghamcollege.ac.uk
Interviews /Assessments are planned for: 11th November 2025
Why Join us
- Competitive salary – £29,390 to £33,602 per annumFTE. (This will be pro-rata for part time posts)
- 35 days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Holidays + Opportunity to purchase up to 5 days annual leave
- Access to Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
- Discounts at various stores and services across the UK via our Vivup App
- Various travel schemes including cycle to work, local transport season tickets and car salary sacrifice scheme
- Opportunities for professional development including 8 dedicated Continued Personal Development (CPD) days and our Request to Invest Programme
A place to belong
At Nottingham College, we’recommittedto creating a workplace where everyone feelssupported, valued, and understood.
We’re proud to be recognised as a Carer Confident employer, acknowledging the tailored support we offer to staff who balance their roles with caring responsibilities. As part of the Endometriosis Friendly Employer scheme, we’reactivelytackling the stigma around menstrual health and providing meaningfulsupportto those affected.
Ourcommitmentto wellbeing continues as we work towards becoming a Menopause Friendly accredited employer, ensuring those experiencing menopause and peri-menopausefeelheard andsupported.
Mental health matters here too — our network of accredited Mental Health First Aiders is always growing, helping to foster a culture ofcompassionandunderstandingacross the college.
Through our Wellness Cafés – informal gatherings that invite open conversation – colleagues are encouraged toshareexperiences andsupportone another.Whether navigating health challenges or balancing work and personal life, wellbeing is prioritised at Nottingham College, allowing you to thrive in your career.
Nottingham College is a place where you can share your ideas, work with people from all kinds of backgrounds and together, make a positive difference. Within ourinclusiveworkplace, everyone is given the opportunity to belong. As part of this we are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that successful candidates may need.
Nottingham College iscommittedto safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of our students and expects all staff and volunteers tosharethiscommitment.Background checks including employer references, and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.
Apply
If you’re ready to be part of something special, the future is here. Visit Nottingham College – CurrentVacancies to apply.
We shortlist and interview for our roles throughout the duration of the advert. Therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the stated closing date should we have a high volume of candidates. Please note that interview dates may be subject to change depending on availability