Careers Advisor

CIAG Careers Advisor

Location: Blackburn with Darwen, UK

Salary: SCP 15 - 24 £29,093 - £34,314 FTE (£25,665 - £30,217 Actual Pro Rata Salary)

Education Phase: Secondary

Working Pattern: Full-Time Our client offers flexible working opportunities and will consider 2 x Part-time positions as well as Full-time applications

Contract Type: Permanent

Application Deadline: Sunday, 27th April 2025

Interview Date: W/C 7th May 2025

About Our Client

Our client is a family of schools, locally within the Northwest. They are a charitable Trust of entrepreneurial community schools and colleges that help young people to reach their potential. They support their schools Principals and Teachers in rapidly improving the quality of education on offer at early years, primary, secondary and sixth-form levels in order to transform the life-chances of their students.

About the Role

An opportunity has arisen to join the national team employed by our client as CIAG Careers Advisor.

They offer flexible working opportunities and will consider two part-time positions as well as full-time applications.

They are looking for self-motivated, innovative, Careers Advisor. Regular travel between sites will be required. You may be required to visit other sites within the Trust and attend national events as and when required.

Their aim is to ensure all their pupils have access to high quality careers guidance and activities, across their time in our client s school.

As a member of their staff, you will be a key member of the Personal Development team in each school and contribute to the ongoing development of careers. This is a pivotal role, guiding young people in making successful, aspirational plans for their next steps.

The role will involve arranging, conducting, and recording careers meetings, across all age groups, alongside supporting the Careers Leader with other careers related activities as required to support the strategic careers plan.

You will lead on 1-2-1 careers meetings, but also group work with younger students, and some work supporting parents/careers. Where schools have sixth form provision, they would anticipate you working alongside their sixth form teams to ensure pupils are ready for their next steps with university, apprenticeships, or employment. There will be careers events both in person and virtually, and you may be required to support with these.

As this is a new position, they are keen to hear from individuals able to bring their own ideas to the role, enabling them to make a positive contribution to the career s education of all of their pupils. The role is term time + INSET + 1 Week including results days (40 weeks), with negotiation around additional weeks/full-time for candidates able to offer additional careers related services to schools.

Benefits

Join Our Client s Family!

Looking for a fulfilling career with great benefits? Here s why working for our client is the right choice for you:

• Benefits Scheme in Partnership with Sodexo Enjoy exclusive offers and discounts tailored just for you!
• Cycle to Work Scheme Save money and stay fit with their bike-friendly benefits.
• Employee Assistance Programme Your wellbeing matters! Access free, confidential support whenever you need it.
• Flexible Working Opportunities Balance work and life with flexibility that suits you.
• Free On-Site Parking No more hunting for parking, they ve got your spot covered.
• Good local transport links Local train and bus links.
• Staff Recognition
• Generous Annual Leave Start with a great holiday allowance, and it gets even better after 5 years!
• Pension Schemes Secure your future with access to the Teachers Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Refer a Friend Scheme Know someone who would love it here? Earn rewards by bringing them onboard