Capital City College
Careers and Employability Advisor
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Careers and Employability Advisor
Careers and Employability Adviser | Part-Time (0.4 FTE) – Capital City College
Make a Meaningful Impact Behind the Scenes at Capital City College
Are you passionate about supporting young people to develop the skills, knowledge, and confidence to make informed decisions about their futures? We are seeking an experienced and motivated Careers and Employability Adviser to join our Enterprise, Employability and Careers (EEC) team as part of our student support services. Based in our Angel Centre, this role is a permanent, part-time (0.4 FTE) position.
You will assist learners across post-16 and adult education, providing personalised guidance and coordinating career education activities that facilitate progression into:
- University
- Apprenticeships
- Employment
- Enterprise
About the Role
You will collaborate closely with the EEC Manager, curriculum teams, and external partners to:
- Design and deliver a careers programme aligned with the Matrix Standard and Gatsby Benchmarks.
- Offer one-to-one support, group sessions, and lead events such as:
- Careers fairs
- Employer presentations
- University visits
- Foster employability skills and widening participation—key priorities in this role.
You will represent our service to:
- Students
- Employers
- University partners
To excel in this role, you must:
- Be comfortable speaking to groups.
- Deliver insights to classrooms.
- Connect with diverse student backgrounds.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide tailored one-to-one guidance aligned with individual learner needs.
- Deliver group sessions covering:
- Higher education pathways
- Apprenticeships
- Employability and enterprise
- Support learners with:
- Student Finance
- Bursary applications
- Coordinate careers events, workshops, and university visits.
- Develop resources for student career planning (digital and print formats).
- Engage with curriculum teams to embed careers education.
- Support CPD for educators and professionals.
- Monitor impact of careers education initiatives.
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About the Team
You’ll be part of a supportive, professional team dedicated to providing high-quality student support. Collaborative culture, best practice sharing, and innovation define this .dynamic team.
About You
We are looking for someone who:
- Values excellence and impactful service.
- Essential qualifications:
- Level 6 qualification in Careers Guidance, OR
- Level 4 qualification in Careers Guidance, with a commitment to Level 6.
- Applicants without a Level 4+ recognised careers qualification will not be shortlisted.
- Possesses strong interpersonal skills to build trust with students from diverse backgrounds.
- Stern understanding of post-18 pathways, including:
- UCAS
- Apprenticeships (including vocational routes)
- Shows passion for making a positive difference in our college community.
Why Join Capital City College?
Capital City College (CCC) offers students practical experience, diverse courses, and connections to the real world. As London’s largest further and higher education institute, we run programs to support over 35,000 students yearly, providing: ✅ Cutting-edge resources ✅ Skills for career advancement ✅ Higher education progression
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Benefits
As a valued team member, you’ll enjoy:
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Access to TELLUS for discounts and well-being tools
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Interest-free season ticket loans
- Annual eye tests + contributions to spectacles
- Flu vaccinations and occupational health services
- Medicash health plans (medical expense cashback and wellbeing tools)
- Generous annual leave (including one Relaxation Day)
- Five CPD days for professional development
Commitment to Equality and Safeguarding
We’re proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation. Our equality and safeguarding policies guarantee a respectful, supportive environment for every team member.
All roles require:
- Completion of a DBS/Disclosure and Barring Service check (Enhanced Disclosure for some roles).
Our Values
"To create a future that’s uniquely yours."
Our vision emphasises: 🌟 Practical learning (skills applicable in the real world). 🌟 A connected community—welcoming and open-minded. 🌟 Expanded horizons—helping learners achieve more than expected.
📍 Studying at our 12 London campuses is about more than grades—it’s creating a supportive, inclusive community that resonates with London’s diverse spirit. Together, we empower every individual to thrive.
Apply today to join our Careers and Employability team and make a meaningful contribution to learners’ futures! See section in [Job Description and Person Specification] for details.
Full application details: [Job Description and Person Specification link].
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