Level 4 Careers Advisor

Are you passionate about helping individuals navigate their career paths? Do you thrive on providing expert guidance and support to help others achieve their professional goals? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a Level 4 Careers Advisor!, Provide one-on-one career guidance to students and clients, helping them explore career options, develop career plans, and make informed decisions.
Conduct assessments to evaluate individuals' interests, skills, and values, and provide personalised recommendations.
Assist with CV and cover letter writing, interview preparation, job search strategies, and networking techniques.
Deliver workshops, presentations, and group sessions on various career-related topics.
Stay informed about industry trends, labour market information, and educational programs to offer up-to-date advice.
Collaborate with colleagues and external partners to organise career fairs, employer events, and other networking opportunities.
Maintain accurate records of client interactions and progress using college system.
Stay up-to-date with relevant policies, procedures, and best practices in career development.

Please study the items in this person specification carefully and when completing your application form try to describe your knowledge, skills and experience in terms of those particular items.

1. Hold an IAG qualification Level 4 or above (essential)
2. Significant experience of working in a careers or advice and guidance role to a wide range of individuals in a careers or FE/HE sector or education sector
3. Experience of liaising with employers, organisations, course tutors and students
4. Knowledge and understanding of Ofsted requirements and Gatsby Benchmarks
5. Knowledge and experience of using labour market intelligence (LMI) systems and data to inform decisions and service delivery
6. Knowledge of the UCAS application system and the Higher Education landscape
7. Excellent communication skills to be able to deal effectively and sensitively to a diverse range of students, staff and the public in person, by telephone, and by email
8. Ability to relate to wide range of people from diverse backgrounds, including those from vulnerable backgrounds with emotional, social, and/or learning/behavioural difficulties
9. Proven interviewing skills and highly effective interpersonal and advocacy skills
10. Good organisational skills and ability to organise own work load, multi-task as well as work on own initiative and as part of a team
11. Experience of developing and delivering presentations, group work and careers-related material
12. Confident with using computer-based careers, guidance software and equipment
13. Ability to work flexibly with job tasks and working hours, work under little supervision and use initiative and own judgement in making decisions
14. Be able to work calmly in a busy environment during periods of pressure and to maintain a professional and friendly service to staff and students.
15. Ability to work towards and achieve external deadlines and respond to the changing needs of students
16. High level of literacy and numeracy
17. Up-to-date knowledge and understanding of Data Protection, Prevent, Safeguarding, and Equal Opportunities requirements
18. Be willing to undertake training and development as required within the role

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West Thames College is one of the most exciting and successful colleges of further and higher education in London and our vibrant campuses in Isleworth and Feltham have some of the best facilities in the country.

We have a reputation for giving excellent support to our diverse student population. Staff are well supported within a culture of continuous professional development and are encouraged to take on new and more senior roles within the college. Facilities across our campuses in Isleworth and Feltham are state-of-the art with good public transport links and free staff parking.

We are a values-based and highly inclusive college, serving a vibrant and diverse area, and making a positive contribution to wider social and economic agendas. We offer courses from pre-entry through to Higher Education, Apprenticeship and Traineeship programmes to meet the skills needs of our students aged 14 upwards.