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We're looking for exceptional people to join our amazing National Careers Service Team, as either a trainee or a qualified Careers Adviser.

We’re looking for people who like helping people. You may come from a sales, teaching or recruitment background or have some experience in delivering careers advice and enjoy working in a target focussed environment. We’re not looking for someone who ticks every single box, but we’d love you to have an engaging personality to provide a warm and welcoming experience for our customers.

You’ll need to be flexible as every day is different in National Careers Service. As a Careers Adviser you’ll make our customers feel welcome and comfortable when they attend our service.You'll also need to be organised to manage your diary and complete admin tasks, plus be confident using IT for delivery and admin tasks.

We provide on the job training and will support you to achieve your Level 4 Certificate in Careers Information and Guidance if you do not currently hold this qualification.

In return for your dedication, knowledge, and commitment, we’re offering a competitive salary range of £26,000 - £29,545 per annum with these great additional benefits

• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays + Birthday Day off (with the opportunity to buy additional days)
• 2 Volunteer Days
• Pension - 5% Employee 5% Employer
• Healthcare Cash Plan, incl. 3 x salary life assurance
• Annual Pay Review
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Free access to BenefitHub – an online portal with access to a wide range of retail discounts, cycle to work scheme and additional voluntary benefits

Location: Community based in the Bristol
Hours: Monday-Friday 37 Hours per week
Closing Date: 23 December 2024

Key Responsibilities
• Meet, and strive to exceed, personal performance targets
• Provide tailored support in all aspects of career management and progression
• Fully understand the labour market and provide relevant advice and guidance on local job sectors and opportunities
• Develop relationships with key stakeholders to maximise referral and opportunities, i.e. local community provision, Job Centre Plus Work coaches, Local Authorities.
• Deliver Group Session

Skills and Experience
• Minimum of Level 4 qualification in Careers, Information, Advice and Guidance, or the willingness to work towards this qualification
• A good working knowledge of the local labour market in the specified geographical locations
• Experience of working in a target driven environment
• Knowledge of the Careers and Employability industry
• Knowledge of the recruitment industry
• Experience of working with people in the provision of ‘information, advice & guidance’
• Full driving licence to enable deployment across a specified geographical area (region), when required