Careers Advisor
Leeds College of Building
Leeds
- Expired
- Salary:
- £25,408 - £29,266 per annum pro rata
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 23 October 2019
Job overview
LEEDS COLLEGE OF BUILDING
CAREERS ADVISOR
Internal Ref: 0222
Hours: 37 per week, 38 weeks per year
Salary: £25,408 - £29,266 per annum pro rata
As an award-winning college, we are looking for exceptional staff to join our team. We truly value our support staff who have a key role in supporting and developing our students.
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Careers Advisor to join our Student Services Team. The successful candidate must be passionate about making a difference and be willing to engage with a variety of students of different ages including pre-16 school engagement, Higher Education, adults, students with SEN and external applicants. You will have the ability to work efficiently with professionals and curriculum staff to ensure a seamless service for students.
You should enjoy and have experience of working with people in an advisory role to help them achieve their career goals in both group and 1:1 settings. You should also have knowledge of the local labour market and of issues relating to learning and employment. Previous experience of working in the education sector is essential.
You should have a professional but friendly attitude, be approachable and have excellent listening skills, and possess the ability to motivate young people. You should also be organised and methodical with the ability to meet internal and external deadlines.
Qualified to degree level, you should also possess or be willing to undertake a Level 6 qualification in Advice and Guidance and be willing to undertake training to reach the CDI License to practice requirements.
In return, we offer a warm and welcoming college with an excellent benefits package that includes:
• A 25-day annual leave entitlement, plus 8 Bank Holidays and 6 college closure days (plus an additional 5 days of leave after 5 years of service with us)
• Free parking at all our College sites (on a first come first served basis)
• Family friendly policies and opportunities for flexible working
• Superb opportunities for training and development
So, if you’d like to be part of a unique organisation that supports one of the largest and most diverse employment sectors in the UK, we’d love to hear from you.
Please note that all applications should be completed online. Please visit the vacancies section of our website at www.lcb.ac.uk. CV’s will not be accepted.
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 23rd October 2019 at 12 noon
Please note this position is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
The College is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. It is also committed to the ‘Prevent Duty’ and the requirement to prevent people being drawn into terrorism and expects all staff to share these commitments.
About Leeds College of Building
GENERAL INFORMATION ON COLLEGE
Introduction
Following incorporation on 1 April 1993, the College became independent of the Local Education Authority and is now mainly funded, approximately (75%) directly through the Learning and Skills Council (LSC). Each college is a corporate body and is responsible for all matters, including premises, with Governors effectively becoming the employers of College staff.
The College
The College was first established as an independent institution in 1960 and moved into purpose built accommodation in 1969. The College currently operates from three sites; North Street, Millwright Street and Hunslet Lane (Leeds central).
The Courses
For curriculum purposes, the College is divided into three Faculties administered by Faculty Managers and supported by Assistant Faculty Managers, Course Team Managers and Lecturers.
Faculty of Construction Crafts - Carpentry and Joinery, Shopfitting, Machine Woodworking, Furniture Manufacture, Painting and Decorating, Interior Systems Dry Lining, Roofing, Wall & Floor Tiling, Plastering, Interior System Dry Lining, Signmaking/Graphics, Brickwork, Entry Level work
Faculty of Mechanical & Engineering Services - Plumbing, Electrical Installation, Heating & Ventilating, Gas ACS, GNVQ Supervisory, Renewable Energies and Skills for Life.
Faculty of HE & Construction Management - CAD, Teacher Education "A" & "V" Units, Technician Studies, Management Studies, HE Development, Health & Safety, Sustainable Construction and Renewable Energies.
In addition Co-ordinators have responsibility for cross college work which includes Life Skills, Adult Education, Link Courses, IT, Quality and OSAT (On Site Assessment & Training).
Students and Staffing
The number of students attending the College during the year is approximately 5,500 made up of both full-time and part-time students.
The full-time College staff consists of approximately 124 full-time teaching staff and 141 support staff. In addition there are approximately 77 people who work on a part-time teaching basis.
No Smoking Policy
The College operates a no smoking policy. Smoking is not permitted on any part of the College sites. All staff are asked to play their part in the enforcement of this policy.
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