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Job Title


Careers & Enterprise Adviser


Company : York College


Location : Woodthorpe, Yorkshire and the Humber


Created : 2025-06-21


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Careers and Enterprise AdviserThe experience expected from applicants, as well as additional skills and qualifications needed for this job are listed below.Ref: 2425/148Hours: 37 hours per week, for 40 weeks per yearSalary: 26,931 to 28,705 per annum. Plus, generous benefits including:? Generous Occupational Pension SchemeAbout the RoleIn this dynamic role, you'll provide high-quality personal guidance, coordinate group CEIAG activities, and play a key role in delivering careers events, industry placements and employer engagement.You'll work closely with curriculum teams, the Progress Team, and external partners to enhance the employability and personal development of our students and apprentices.The role includes supporting work experience processes, developing employer links, and contributing to the wider implementation of the Gatsby Benchmarks, National Careers Strategy and other quality standards across the College.About the PersonThe ideal candidate will bring significant experience working with students in an educational setting and a strong understanding of CEIAG frameworks. You'll be an effective communicator, team player and organiser, with the ability to engage with a diverse range of internal teams and external stakeholders.A Level 6 Diploma in Careers Guidance and Development is essential. You'll be confident using IT systems, familiar with local labour market information, and enthusiastic about supporting young people through every step of their career journey. A commitment to safeguarding, equality, and continuous professional development is essential.This is a readvertisement, previous applicants need not reapply.About the CollegeWe are a large, regional college serving a population across York and North Yorkshire of more one million people. Each year, we have approximately 4,000 school leavers, 1,000 apprentices, 2,000 adult students, and 400 higher-level students studying with us.Our wide range of education options span entry level programmes through to degrees, higher technical qualifications, and accredited professional courses to courses for professional development. Our apprenticeships can be studied from level 2 to level 5 across a range of different career pathways. We are the largest provider of A-Level and vocational programmes for school leavers in the region; we offer nearly 35 A-Level subjects and over 80 vocational courses, including a wide range of T-Level pathways.We are proud to be part of a consortium of colleges and employers developing the Yorkshire and Humber Institute of Technology (IoT), designed to increase higher level technical skills for employers.With a vibrant working environment, excellent transport links to the city centre and surrounding area, plus on-site parking, you will find York College to be fulfilling and supportive place to work. As a member of College staff you will have full use of the College facilities including free gym membership at the Athletic Suite, our brand new state of the art gym.Please visit our website:www.yorkcollege.ac.ukWant to know more?For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Eleanor Bennett, Student Experience Manager, on 01904 770212 or via email at .Important NoticesPlease see the attached document for Important Notices.Please note that we do not accept CV applications. If you are viewing this vacancy through any job board then please go to our websitewww.yorkcollege.ac.uk/job-vacanciesand apply using our application form.Most correspondence regarding vacancies will be sent via email, so please check your emails regularly for updates on your application. We would also advise checking your junk/spam folder as some emails may end up here depending on your mail provider settings.Closing date: 3 July 2025 (12 noon)Interview date: 16 July 2025We are deeply committed to diversity and inclusion and wish to have a diverse workforce. We positively welcome applicants from all under-represented groups, including minority ethnic groups and those with disabilities. We are proud to be affiliated to the Black Leadership Group (BLG).As an employer we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. York College has signed up to the ?Mindful Employer' charter for employers who are positive about mental health. We are also a certified Disability Confident Employer. Disability Confident is a government scheme designed to encourage employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with health conditions.We welcome job applications from anyone who has the requisite skills, qualifications and experience. All applications are considered strictly on merit. Our aim is to appoint the best person for the job, regardless of race, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age or any other ?protected' characteristic. Please note also that we value the contribution of those who have served in the Armed Forces, and are signatories to the Armed Forces Covenant.TPBN1_UKTJ