Careers Advisor
Wiltshire College & University Centre – Chippenham Campus (with occasional travel to other campuses)
Are you passionate about helping people discover their potential and take the next step towards a successful future? Do you enjoy empowering young people and adults to make informed decisions about education, training, and employment?
If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can inspire ambition, remove barriers, and positively influence students' futures, this could be the perfect opportunity.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and student-focused Careers Advisor to join our Safeguarding and Student Services team. Working closely with the Director of Safeguarding & Student Services and the Careers Lead, you will provide high-quality, impartial Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG), helping students develop the confidence, knowledge and skills to achieve their goals.
Join Wiltshire College & University Centre as a Careers Advisor and help shape brighter futures through outstanding careers guidance and support.
What We Offer
?? Salary: £29,231 per year
??? Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
?? Outstanding Benefits
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Local Government Pension Scheme – a secure and valuable pension for your future
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Generous Holiday Entitlement – 30 days paid annual leave plus 8 days paid bank holidays
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College Closure and Wellbeing Days – including a two-week paid Christmas closure
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Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 confidential wellbeing, legal and financial support
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Free On-Site Gyms – available across multiple campuses
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Lifestyle Discounts – savings on retail, technology, travel and leisure
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Cycle-to-Work Scheme – stay active while saving money
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Professional Development – access to careers guidance training, CPD and career progression opportunities
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Additional Perks – discounted meals, hair & beauty services and reduced attraction entry
A rewarding role where you can inspire learners while building a fulfilling career of your own.
What You'll Do
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Deliver impartial careers information, advice and guidance to prospective and current students
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Conduct one-to-one careers guidance interviews and develop personalised action plans
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Support students to explore education, training and employment opportunities
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Deliver engaging workshops and presentations covering:
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Career planning
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Employability skills
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CV writing and interview preparation
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Labour Market Information (LMI)
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Higher Education progression and UCAS applications
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Provide targeted support for vulnerable learners, including students with EHCPs, care-experienced learners and those living in residential accommodation
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Manage UCAS applications, ensuring applications and references are processed efficiently
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Build strong relationships with employers, universities, training providers, charities and community organisations
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Organise careers fairs, employer events, progression activities and student visits
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Support learners at risk of becoming NEET through timely intervention and guidance
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Maintain accurate student records and monitor progression using college systems
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Represent the College at Open Days, careers events and school engagement activities, including occasional evenings and Saturdays
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Support the College's commitment to achieving and maintaining the Gatsby Benchmarks and Matrix Standard
What You'll Bring
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Experience supporting individuals to achieve agreed goals and positive outcomes
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Experience delivering workshops, presentations or group sessions
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Excellent communication, listening and interpersonal skills
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Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
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Confidence using IT systems and maintaining accurate records
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Knowledge of education, training and progression pathways
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The ability to motivate, encourage and build positive relationships with young people and adults
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A commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion
You will also demonstrate:
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A student-centred approach with a passion for helping learners succeed
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Excellent coaching and guidance skills
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The ability to build effective relationships with internal and external partners
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A proactive and organised approach to managing a varied workload
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A commitment to delivering high-quality careers education and guidance
Qualifications
Essential
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GCSE English and Mathematics (Grade C/4 or above), or equivalent
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Level 6 Careers Guidance qualification, or willingness to achieve this
Desirable
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Experience working within careers education, guidance or student support
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Knowledge of the local labour market and employer landscape
? Why Choose This Path?
Help students discover opportunities, realise their ambitions and confidently take the next step in their education or career — while enjoying:
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A varied and rewarding role supporting learners at every stage of their journey
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Opportunities to build strong partnerships with employers and universities
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Ongoing professional development and career progression
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A supportive and collaborative Student Services team
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The chance to make a lasting difference to students' futures every day
A career where your guidance can genuinely change lives.
? Make a move that shapes futures
If you're ready to inspire confidence, open doors to new opportunities and help learners achieve their ambitions, we'd love to hear from you.
Closing Date: Wednesday 14th July 2026
Please note:
Your Application Form will be shortlisted against how your skills, qualifications and experience match the Essential and Desirable points on the Person Specification for this role, located at the bottom of this page as a downloadable document.
Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received; therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Wiltshire College & University Centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks, including checks against the children’s barred list, and other employment verifications, including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates.
We embrace diversity, recognising the valuable perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities.
INDHIGH
Wiltshire College & University Centre stands as the largest provider of further and higher education in Wiltshire, significantly contributing to the local economy by equipping individuals with essential skills for success. Our diverse curriculum spans from Level 1 to Level 6, and we operate across four main campuses located in Trowbridge, Chippenham, Salisbury, and Lackham, which specialises in land-based education.
We offer a wide array of apprenticeships, along with full-time, part-time, and university-level courses. Notably, our Castle Combe circuit facility is the UK's first trackside motorsport engineering training centre, dedicated to our Motorsport Engineering programs.
