Job Description

Careers Advisor

Location: Northampton
Start Date: October 2025
Contract: Full-Time | Term-Time or Full Year | Long-Term / Permanent
Salary: Competitive, based on experience and qualifications

Are you passionate about supporting young people in shaping their futures?
We are recruiting a dedicated Careers Advisor to join a forward-thinking college in Northampton this October. This is a great opportunity for someone with experience in careers guidance, student support, or employability coaching to make a real impact.

The Role:

As a Careers Advisor, you will provide impartial, high-quality careers advice to students across a wide range of courses. You'll work both one-to-one and with groups to support progression into university, apprenticeships, training or employment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver 1:1 careers guidance sessions and create tailored action plans

  • Run workshops on CV writing, job searching, interview prep, and UCAS applications

  • Support whole-college initiatives including careers fairs, guest speaker events, and employer engagement

  • Build and maintain strong links with local employers, training providers, and universities

  • Stay informed on labour market trends and further education routes

  • Keep accurate records and contribute to destination tracking and student progress reviews

What We're Looking For:

  • Level 6 qualification in Careers Guidance (or working towards it) preferred

  • Background in education, youth work, or employability

  • Strong communication skills and ability to engage with young people

  • Confident delivering advice in both group and 1:1 settings

  • Proactive, organised, and able to manage your own workload

What We Offer:

  • Long-term or permanent position in a supportive college environment

  • Weekly pay at competitive rates

  • Ongoing CPD, including free access to over 2,500 courses via The National College

  • Flexible working patterns (term-time or full-year contracts available)

  • A chance to genuinely impact students' futures and career journeys

Apply now to join as a Careers Advisor in Northampton starting October 2025 - and help shape the ambitions and achievements of the next generation.