As one of the fastest-growing Colleges in the UK, delivering courses from entry level right up to Masters degrees, Weston College is an inspiring place to work. Why not join us as a Higher Education Careers and Employability Coordinator?
This is a permanent, part time role, working 29.6 hours per week.
Day to day duties of the role
Provide informed, impartial careers and employability-related information and advice to Higher Education students / those on degree apprenticeships.
Provide information, advice, and guidance to support students with career decision-making.
Deliver workshops on CV writing, job/placement applications, interview preparation, further study options etc.
Work to deliver activities / events to enable students to support their own progression opportunities, including running recruitment presentations, open days, fairs etc.
Required skills and qualifications
Professional qualification in Careers / Advice & Guidance.
Careers guidance experience in an education setting.
Experience in employer engagement.
Experience in coordinating / monitoring work placements.
You will also need a full UK driving licence to perform this role.
For full details about the role and its responsibilities, please view the job description and person specification attached above.
Benefits
Generous holiday entitlement
2-week Christmas closure
Potential for hybrid working opportunities
Dedicated staff welfare officer and wellbeing champions
Generous pension scheme
Local and national staff discounts
Free parking across sites
Various staff committees including Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Autism and Menopause
Focus on staff wellbeing
Eye care including free eye test and a contribution towards glasses
Annual staff conference with guest speakers
Employee assistance programme – available 24/7, 365 days a year
Training and development opportunities with a focus on progression.
