Careers Adviser

Permanent, Part Time (28.8 hours per week)
Are you a qualified and experienced Careers Adviser? Do you have experience of working with a diverse range of students? If so, we want to hear from you!

The Student Services Team at Carshalton and Merton Colleges cover a broad range of cross-college initiatives. All aspects of the student journey, from pre-entry to post-exit, are impacted on by the Team’s work. From initial contact and marketing/information, advice and guidance delivery, the Team supports all students to maximise their potential.

As our Careers Adviser, you will provide effective impartial information, advice, and guidance to all students regarding future study and career choices. You’ll provide IAG to students through drop-in or 1-2-1 appointments, as well as through sessions requested by Tutors on their courses. The Careers Adviser will also manage the electronic UCAS application process and support students with personal statements and student finance.

With a Level 6 Guidance qualification, you will have experience of working as a Careers Adviser, providing careers advise to a diverse range of students, particularly students with learning disabilities and/or difficulties. You will have knowledge of the UCAS application process and have experience of delivering guidance to Higher Education students.

With excellent communication and interpersonal skills, you will provide a professional service and have an awareness of the need for discretion and confidentiality. You will be a good team member, able to prioritise own workload and have strong general IT skills to effectively market and record all service provision.

Closing date for the return of a complete online application is 6th July 2022. 

South Thames Colleges Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

The benefits package includes generous annual leave, pension scheme, subsidised sports facilities and professional development and training.

The South Thames Colleges Group is made up of Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College and South Thames College, which merged on 1 August 2017. South Thames Colleges Group is one of London’s largest providers of post-16 education and training and is an ongoing and significant contributor to its local communities. We aim to put students’ success at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking for hard-working and collaborative people who can join our team and help challenge our students to achieve and progress.

When you click on ‘Apply’, you will be forwarded to the application page which sits on a platform hosted by an external partner called Blue Octopus who support STCG throughout the recruitment process.