Careers Advisor

Careers Advisor

Wiltshire College & University Centre Chippenham Campus (with occasional travel to other campuses)

Are you passionate about helping people discover their potential and take the next step towards a successful future Do you enjoy empowering young people and adults to make informed decisions about education training and employment

If youre looking for a rewarding role where you can inspire ambition remove barriers and positively influence students futures this could be the perfect opportunity.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and student-focused Careers Advisor to join our Safeguarding and Student Services team. Working closely with the Director of Safeguarding & Student Services and the Careers Lead you will provide high-quality impartial Careers Education Information Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) helping students develop the confidence knowledge and skills to achieve their goals.

Join Wiltshire College & University Centre as a Careers Advisor and help shape brighter futures through outstanding careers guidance and support.

What We Offer

Salary: 29231 per year

Contract Type: Permanent Full Time 37 hours per week 52 weeks per year

Outstanding Benefits

• Local Government Pension Scheme a secure and valuable pension for your future
• Generous Holiday Entitlement 30 days paid annual leave plus 8 days paid bank holidays
• College Closure and Wellbeing Days including a two-week paid Christmas closure
• Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 confidential wellbeing legal and financial support
• Free On-Site Gyms available across multiple campuses
• Lifestyle Discounts savings on retail technology travel and leisure
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme stay active while saving money
• Professional Development access to careers guidance training CPD and career progression opportunities
• Additional Perks discounted meals hair & beauty services and reduced attraction entry

A rewarding role where you can inspire learners while building a fulfilling career of your own.

What Youll Do

• Deliver impartial careers information advice and guidance to prospective and current students
• Conduct one-to-one careers guidance interviews and develop personalised action plans
• Support students to explore education training and employment opportunities
• Deliver engaging workshops and presentations covering:
  • Career planning
  • Employability skills
  • CV writing and interview preparation
  • Labour Market Information (LMI)
  • Higher Education progression and UCAS applications
• Provide targeted support for vulnerable learners including students with EHCPs care-experienced learners and those living in residential accommodation
• Manage UCAS applications ensuring applications and references are processed efficiently
• Build strong relationships with employers universities training providers charities and community organisations
• Organise careers fairs employer events progression activities and student visits
• Support learners at risk of becoming NEET through timely intervention and guidance
• Maintain accurate student records and monitor progression using college systems
• Represent the College at Open Days careers events and school engagement activities including occasional evenings and Saturdays
• Support the Colleges commitment to achieving and maintaining the Gatsby Benchmarks and Matrix Standard

What Youll Bring

• Experience supporting individuals to achieve agreed goals and positive outcomes
• Experience delivering workshops presentations or group sessions
• Excellent communication listening and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Confidence using IT systems and maintaining accurate records
• Knowledge of education training and progression pathways
• The ability to motivate encourage and build positive relationships with young people and adults
• A commitment to safeguarding equality diversity and inclusion

You will also demonstrate:

• A student-centred approach with a passion for helping learners succeed
• Excellent coaching and guidance skills
• The ability to build effective relationships with internal and external partners
• A proactive and organised approach to managing a varied workload
• A commitment to delivering high-quality careers education and guidance

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE English and Mathematics (Grade C/4 or above) or equivalent
• Level 6 Careers Guidance qualification or willingness to achieve this

Desirable

• Experience working within careers education guidance or student support
• Knowledge of the local labour market and employer landscape

Why Choose This Path

Help students discover opportunities realise their ambitions and confidently take the next step in their education or career while enjoying:

• A varied and rewarding role supporting learners at every stage of their journey
• Opportunities to build strong partnerships with employers and universities
• Ongoing professional development and career progression
• A supportive and collaborative Student Services team
• The chance to make a lasting difference to students futures every day

A career where your guidance can genuinely change lives.

Make a move that shapes futures

If youre ready to inspire confidence open doors to new opportunities and help learners achieve their ambitions wed love to hear from you.

Closing Date: Wednesday14th July 2026

Please note:

Your Application Form will be shortlisted against how your skills qualifications and experience match the Essential and Desirable points on the Person Specification for this role locatedat the bottom of this pageas a downloadable document.

Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received; therefore we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Safer Recruitment

Wiltshire College & University Centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in Keeping Children Safe in Education. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks including checks against the childrens barred list and other employment verifications including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates.

We embrace diversity recognising the valuable perspectives ideas knowledge and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As a Disability Confident Employer we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities.

INDHIGH

Wiltshire College & University Centre stands as the largest provider of further and higher education in Wiltshire significantly contributing to the local economy by equipping individuals with essential skills for success. Our diverse curriculum spans from Level 1 to Level 6 and we operate across four main campuses located in Trowbridge Chippenham Salisbury and Lackham which specialises in land-based education.

We offer a wide array of apprenticeships along with full-time part-time and university-level courses. Notably our Castle Combe circuit facility is the UKs first trackside motorsport engineering training centre dedicated to our Motorsport Engineering programs.