United Colleges Group
Careers Advisor

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Careers Advisor
Full Time, Permanent, TTO
£32,417.95 - £35,134.92 per annum including London Weighting Allowance
About us
United Colleges Group is a £50m turnover, group of Further Education Colleges with ambition. Located in the heart of London, the Group provides a wide range of qualifications at Further and Higher Education levels in a highly inclusive environment. The group consists of City of Westminster College, and the College of North West London who have both the ambition and strength to create a lasting difference in the local communities it serves, and beyond.
About the Role
An exciting new opportunity of Careers Advisor within Student Services now exists! We are currently recruiting for an experienced professional to provide a high quality, responsive, learner-centered service to students by developing and delivering impartial careers information, advice and guidance to support all learners across College campuses.
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I’m in my final year doing Economics and I don’t know whether to apply for grad schemes now or do a masters first. What do you think?
Honest answer — it depends on where you want to end up. A lot of top grad schemes (Big 4, civil service, banking) don’t need a masters. Let’s look at the ones you’d be competitive for now, and we can decide if a masters actually adds anything.
Also worth knowing: most autumn 2026 applications are open now. Timing matters more than you think.
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Graduate Consultant — 2026 Scheme
Why you're a good match
StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
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Why you're a good match
You’ve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon — deadlines close within the month.
Experience fit
Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.
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No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Requirements
The successful candidate will hold a relevant degree or have an equivalent professional careers related qualification; the successful candidate must hold a level 6 careers qualification or Level 4 Careers Qualification willing to undertake training to gain a Level 6 Qualification, combined with strong interpersonal and effective communication skills to successfully advise & guide UCG students. Successful Level 4 applicants will be on a fixed term contract for 12 months to allow completion for the Level 6 Qualification.
QCF Level 6 Diploma in Career Guidance and Development - Career Development Institute (thecdi.net)
Prior relevant experience, including evidence of promoting equality of opportunity for students from diverse backgrounds, is essential to this post.
Benefits
In return the Group offers generous annual leave, a defined-benefit pension scheme, an interest-free season ticket loan, cycle scheme, free sight tests, enhanced maternity and paternity leave schemes and many other benefits.


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How to Apply
If you’re ready to join a Group that has the resources to develop the talents of both students and staff, you can find more information on this role and details on how to apply by visiting the “Work with Us” section on our College website. Please ensure that your supporting statement addresses each of the points in the person specification.
Equal Opportunities
The College is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to full-vetting procedures including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services Check.
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