Careers Advisor

Hours: 37 hours per week / 52 weeks per yearSalary: Business Support Points 23-27: £26,393 - £29,653 Contract Type: Permanent 

Closing Date: 9am Wednesday 27 November 2024Interview Date: TBC 

Reference Number: 3652

Blackburn College has nearly 700 people employed in a vast range of roles and feels more like a community than a workplace, and this sense of collaboration is just one of the benefits of working here. We strive to make our employee community a welcoming, caring, and enthusiastic one, fuelling ambition with opportunities and support to help us all achieve our personal and professional goals. 

We are proud to offer the full range of qualifications that students need to fulfil long and valuable careers. With purpose-built facilities, excellent grades, expanding catchment area, and purposeful vision. We believe that attending college is about more than achieving a qualification and aim to give all learners an opportunity to develop their full potential in a friendly and supportive environment. There has never been a better time to join us! 

The Role  

Responsible to the Head of Student Services for the delivery of careers education, information, advice and guidance to prospective, current and past students. You will work with students to deliver high quality IAG on course and learning options, career decision making and employability skills. Using your professional expertise and guidance techniques, you will guide students to set aspirational goals and increase motivation to achieve positive destinations at the end of their studies. You will also work in partnership with other staff, students, parents, employers and other stakeholders to ensure individuals are fully supported in exploring a wide range of options for their future.  

What are we looking for?  

Demonstrating strong customer service and interpersonal skills, you will develop and build professional relationships with individuals across college and with our partners, to showcase careers, education and training opportunities available within East Lancashire and beyond.    

What makes Blackburn College an Employer of choice? 

You'll have access to a wide range of benefits and support, including, but not limited to:

• Salary band: Business Support Points 23-27: £26,393 - £29,653
• Regular Staff Physical Activity Sessions and reduced-price gym membership
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Family-friendly policies
• Free eye tests and contribution to VDU-use-only glasses
• Several food outlets with a variety of menu choices
• A full range of discounted professional Hair & Beauty services provided by the Academy Salon
• Professional bakery offering a variety of fresh breads, cakes, and ready meals
• Employee Assistance Programme with a 24/7/365 helpline for advice and support 

Blackburn College values diversity and is committed to create a diverse workforce. Blackburn College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to a variety of pre-employment checks, including satisfactory references, medical clearance, and an enhanced DBS check.