Careers Advisor

Benefits
Pulled from the full job description
Employee discount
Gym membership
Free parking
Annual leave
On-site gym
Paid volunteer time
Company pension
 
Full job description
Are you passionate about helping young people achieve their career goals and aspirations? We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Careers advisor to join #TeamMoulton in the new academic year.

The role would suit an experienced CEIAG Careers Advisor looking to work closely with our Careers Lead to deliver an outstanding student experience within the framework of the Gatsby benchmarks.

Are you interested in joining a GOOD College in the heart of the Northamptonshire countryside with an aspirational student body and a skilled and supportive staff team?

If you are a dedicated and compassionate professional who enjoys guiding young people toward fulfilling careers, we would welcome an application from you.

Join us in making a positive difference to young people’s lives through effective career guidance.

We have Careers Advisor roles available in this team:

Post 1: a full time role, working 37 hours per week.
Post 2: working 37 hours per week, over 40 working weeks per year.
Interviews for this role will be taking place on 1+ August 2025.

Your duties

You will:

Provide one to one support to students across the College and assist them to identify their strengths, interests and goals.
Contribute to the planning, organising and delivery of the careers provision.
Host and deliver careers masterclasses to students in conjunction with the Careers Lead.
Provide advice and guidance to potential new students at open events, transition events and on-demand where the need arises.
For the full requirements of the role, please see the Job Description and Person Specification.

Person specification

The successful candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience, abilities and qualities will include:

Level 6 CIEAG Qualification or willing to work towards and achieve
Level 3 AET/teaching qualification or willing to work towards and achieve
Level 2 Customer Service qualification or willing to work towards and achieve
Experience providing careers education and guidance in individual or small group settings
Experience working with young people to inspire and motivate
For the full requirements of the role, please see the Job Description and Person Specification.

Benefits

There are too many benefits to working at Moulton College to include them all. Aside from the location (Moulton is located in the heart of the Northamptonshire countryside covering over 450 hectares, with a further 170 hectares rented as grazing for our livestock), Moulton College boasts a dedicated, skilled and experienced staff team and an aspirational student body. As a valued employee at Moulton College you will have access to:

33 days' annual leave, including 8 bank holidays **
A maximum of 5 College closure days **
Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (a defined benefit pension scheme with an employer contribution of 20%)
Enhanced Maternity Paternity Benefits *
High Street Discounts scheme with access to discounts at a host of retailers
Opportunity for annual volunteering day *
Commitment to Continuing Professional Development of Moulton College employees
Access to 24/7 Support Line for employees and close family household members
A focused and committed Wellbeing group at the forefront of positive initiatives
Healthcare cash plan *
Discounted on-site Gym membership available
Discounted nursery fees
Free onsite parking
Cycle to Work Scheme *
Eye care vouchers*
Online payslips
(* Subject to conditions / ** Pro rata for part time)

We help new employees settle in through central College induction events and local induction activities. We also provide a range of essential information through our online learning packages. These cover various topics including EDI, Safeguarding, Health Safety at Work, to name a few.

How to apply

Applications may be reviewed and shortlisted upon receipt. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.

The College is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment.

Please note that, in line with current legislation, an online search will be undertaken as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates to prevent (or minimise the risk of) individuals being employed to work with young people who may be unsuitable to do so. Any specific concerns regarding any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, may then be discussed during the interview stage with the candidate.

All successful applicants will be required to undergo a range of checks in line with Keeping Children Safe In Education, including an enhanced background check conducted by the Disclosure Barring Service prior to employment commencing.

To apply for this role, please download the college application form, complete and return via email to jobs@moulton.ac.uk; these are located on the College website at https://www.moulton.ac.uk/work...; Alternatively email jobs@moulton.ac.uk to request an application pack.

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