Careers Adviser

Careers Adviser – Permanent – Cambridge

Location: Cambridge & Huntingdon
Salary: £29,770 – £31,732 p.a. (Local Government Pension Scheme)
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time (Full year, 27 days’ annual leave)

Ready to make a genuine impact on students’ futures? Our client—a highly regarded Further Education college—is seeking a committed Careers Adviser to join their dynamic Student Services team.

About the Role

As a Careers Adviser, you’ll provide high-quality impartial advice and guidance (CEIAG) to students and apprentices—helping shape their next steps towards apprenticeships, university, employment or training. Your role will involve:

• Delivering 1:1 careers guidance sessions and developing action plans for each individual.
• Designing and delivering engaging group sessions (UCAS, CVs, job applications, employability, interview techniques, LMI).
• Supporting the creation and maintenance of an online Careers Hub and resource bank.
• Assisting with UCAS applications and researching progression opportunities.
• Accurately recording all work on college data systems.
• Providing visible support at college events—open evenings, careers fairs, enrolment, and more.

What We’re Looking For

• Level 6 qualification in Careers Guidance & Development.
• GCSE English & Maths (or equivalent).
• Demonstrated experience delivering impartial careers support to young people and adults.
• 1:1 careers advice and group session delivery skills.
• Strong knowledge of post-16 & post-19 education, skills and employment pathways.
• Confident IT and digital communication skills (Microsoft Office, Zoom/Teams).

Desirable:

• Relevant teaching qualification (e.g. PGCE, Cert. Ed).
• Experience in the education sector and knowledge of widening participation agendas.
• Creative use of technology (graphic/video apps) to create engaging CEIAG resources.
• Familiarity with VLEs (e.g. Moodle) and use of social media in guidance.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and generous pension scheme.
• Supportive, progressive environment with professional development opportunities.
• 27 days’ annual leave (plus bank holidays).
• A chance to truly make a difference for learners of all backgrounds.

Are you empathetic, highly organised, and ready to take initiative? Apply now to inspire and empower the next generation!

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. As a Careers Adviser, you will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed. The successful Careers Adviser candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.  This Careers Adviser post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Apply for this Careers Adviser opportunity by sending your CV to Sally at Clarus Education. You will be contacted by your personal consultant (if shortlisted) for the Careers Adviser role within 48 hours.

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Careers Adviser – Permanent – Cambridge

Careers Adviser