Careers Advisor

Essential Qualifications:

―Maths and English GCSE Grade 4/C or equivalent (Level 2)

―Minimum Level 4-6 IAG qualification

Essential Qualities / Skills:

―Experience of supporting young people to develop resilience and motivation

―Organised and able to manage your own workload

―Flexibility in working with teams across the company

―Excellent verbal and written skills

―Solution focused approach to professional relationships

―Resilient, determined to achieve goals and committed to the ethos of the college

Desirable Qualities / Skills:

―Ideally two years of experience as a qualified advisor

―Some understanding of the Creative Industries (ideal not essential)

―Experience of engaging young people who have experienced barriers and challenges

―Willingness to participate in further training and development opportunities

Key Tasks:

―Support with planning Career goals via 1-1 CEIAGs

―Support students applying to higher education with the UCAS application and preparation process, including alternative routes to careers

―Prepare individual SMART Action Plans in the context of skills and employability, ensuring it’s clear, concise and person-centred, reviewing on a regular basis, ensuring both qualitative and quantitative data can be extracted

―Provide information and advice relating to volunteering, education, training, employment, HE and health & welfare

―Ensure data is handled with confidentiality and adhere to all related policies

―Advise the Careers Manager of issues that could/impact on the quality of service

Salary and Days of Work

―0.6 FTE, Mon – Wed or Wed – Fri

―Pro rata of 25 days of annual leave plus UK bank holidays

―This is a permanent part-time position

―Pro rata of annual salary FTE £35,000 (actual salary £21,000)

―Start Date ASAP

How to Apply

You must be eligible to work in the UK (or possess a UK work permit) as this job is based in London.

Please complete the application form at https://www.bctforms.com/bct-staff-application-form-p1/ or use the in-built TES application feature.

BCT is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all communities, encouraging equality, diversity and inclusivity. We are committed to safeguarding and appointment of successful applicants are subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.