About the role: Careers Adviser
Activate Learning have an exciting opportunity for a qualified Careers Adviser to join our Careers team to provide impartial information, advice and guidance. You will be supporting young people to learn about the world of work and to plan their next steps.
In this incredibly rewarding role, every day is different. You could be:
- Delivering Career Planning and Options workshops ?
- Working with students on their UCAS or Apprenticeship applications
- Supporting students in their job search and application process
- Collaborating with faculty to deliver the college Careers Education programme
And of course, at the heart of our support, providing impartial guidance meetings.
There are two roles available at our Guildford campus - please state in your application which of the below roles you are applying for.
The first is a part-time role working 22.5 hours per week (0.60 FTE).
The second is a part-time role working 22.5 hours per week (0.60 FTE) - term-time only.
Both requirements are based at Guildford College, with occasional travel to other campuses to support with events.
Annual salary range between £32,012 - £33,959 pro rata, depending on experience.
What do you need to be a successful Careers Adviser at Activate Learning?
We are looking for a qualified careers guidance professional with excellent communication, organisational and time management skills.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have
- L6 qualification in Careers Guidance.
- Experience of delivering interactive workshops.
- Experience of delivering 1-1 guidance meetings and SMART action plans
- Knowledge of qualification types and pathways
- An understanding of the Gatsby benchmarks and the CDI framework.
In addition, you will have the ability to develop effective relationships with students, staff, employers, and other external partners to assist our delivery of a varied careers education programme.
We are a great team so if you’d like an informal chat with Holly Anfield (Careers Delivery Lead) prior to applying, please do get in touch with us.
Who We Are
Activate Learning is a pioneering education group with a global reach, committed to transforming lives through our approach to learning.
We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.
When you work for Activate Learning, you’re working for an organisation that provides you with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in your career development, and a transformational way of working whilst also investing in building a community environment for everyone.
Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself.
Why work with the Activate Learning Group?
Activate Learning Group Employee Benefits
- Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards: Celebrating staff for their dedication and accomplishments aligned to our award-winning Learning Philosophy.
- Wellbeing & Resources Groups: Comprehensive range of resources, guides and tools to support staff wellbeing.
- Company benefits: Including free eye tests and will writing, plus access to a Health Cash Plan covering optical, dental, health screening, and therapy treatments for you and your dependents.
- Learning and Development: continuous opportunities for professional growth and skill enhancement through our in-house L&D team.
- Teaching Support: Tailored induction and development programs for teaching staff.
- Pension Schemes: Teacher and Local Government pension schemes for Activate Learning staff.
- Generous Annual Leave: Up to 6 weeks paid leave.
- Flexible Working: Options include hybrid and remote, term time only, and flexible working patterns.
- Competitive salaries: Annual incremental progression and a twelve point pay scale for teachers.
- On-Site Facilities: Free parking at all campuses, refectories, hair and beauty salons & gym access.
Applicants should apply at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment, closed vacancies will not be able to submit an application form.
Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts early due to the volume of applications we receive.
Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.
Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, we do not sponsor work permits and work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.
Applications are encouraged from all candidates meeting or exceeding the minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion or ethnicity. Activate Learning are committed to employing people with disabilities and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments either at application or interview stage please contact the talent team directly.
Recruitment agencies who submit unsolicited CVs to any partner or employee at Activate Learning, have no authority to enter into an arrangement. Recruitment agencies engaging with Activate Learning Talent Team will be on our PSL.
