Careers Co-ordinator Southport, England
Job description
CAREERS CO-ORDINATOR
REF: SS0016-556
The Appointment:
The post-holder will provide Careers Advice and Advice and Guidance to students and applicants on a range of relevant areas including careers, courses advice, financial support and any other College related information.
Responsible to:
The postholder is responsible to the Head of Student Services.
The Post:
1. To line manage and co-ordinate the work of the Student Advisor.
2. To act as the Careers Leader for the College.
3. To act as a central point for all careers, information, advice, guidance and signposting services to enquirers within the Student Hub.
4. To maintain up to date knowledge and be pro-active in the delivery of Careers and Guidance services. Ensuring that knowledge is relevant using LMI and being aware of other educational/training providers and their offer.
5. To deliver one to one impartial careers and guidance interviews and small group career support for applicants and on-course students which will include: those at risk of leaving their course, referrals from Progress Tutors, students unsure of their post-course destination.
6. To develop relationships with Curriculum Managers and Curriculum Leaders meeting on a regular basis gathering details around new or potential curriculum offerings and disseminating this to the Student Hub teams (IAG).
7. To act as the lead in delivering a financial advice support service to all learners, including publicity and developing a support service for learners to access.
8. To work with the Head of Studies in planning and setting up career’s and employability events each academic year including National Careers and
Industry Month.
9. On a weekly basis ensure all 16/17 year olds withdrawn are contacted and details relayed to the Local Authority to support the NEET agenda.
10. To be available to support applicants/students and parents/carers during parents evenings, Course Discussions and Open Events on post course destinations internally and externally.
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11. To create a library of contacts with a wide range of employers and organisations that can support post course destinations, liaising with the Work placement team and Business Development Apprenticeship team to ensure that the employer contact list is current and up to date.
12. To support the self-assessment process, inspection preparation, Matrix accreditation and Gatsby Benchmarks.
13. To offer a signposting service to internal support services. (Counselling,
Welfare and Student Engagement Officer support).
14. Lead contact with NUS.
15. To make use of the College system (pro-monitor) to record all aspects of support provided.
16. To participate in enrolment, admissions, College based promotional events e.g. open evenings and off site events as appropriate.
17. To contribute to cross College events e.g. Health and Well-being and Equality,
Diversity and Inclusion.
18. To administer relevant sanctions in accordance with the ID Badge policy.
19. To produce annual reports related to the work of the Careers and Guidance section.
20. To keep up to date on all aspects of overseas issues relating to Student
Services of visas, fees, studying in the UK.
21. To contribute to cross College development activities, under the direction of the Manager, including
- Enrolment
- Admissions
- College based promotional events
- Off site promotional events
22. To ensure all information held within the Guidance Centre, on relevant notice boards etc, throughout the College is kept up to date.
23. Required to work regular evenings.
24. Use College IT systems in order to complete your duties and responsibilities.
25. To contribute towards the development of the service at community settings.
26. To carry out any other duties which may be required from time to time and which are commensurate with the post.
The above duties are indicative of the requirements of the post at the time of recruitment. It is management policy that roles and responsibilities are reviewed on a regular basis leading to possible modifications where appropriate. Staff may be asked to undertake other duties as may be reasonably required commensurate with the post, at the initial place of work or at other locations from which the College operates.
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The Person:
The successful candidate will be the one whose professional and personal qualities correlate most closely with the following profile:
Essential/ Method of
Desirable Assessment
Qualifications
Level 6 qualification in Careers Guidance and/or Diploma E A in Careers Guidance
Level 4 qualification in advice and guidance D A
Level 2 qualification in English (or a willingness to work towards achieving) E A
Level 2 qualification in Mathematics (or a willingness to work towards achieving) E A
Experience
Experience of delivering a careers guidance/IAG or E A working as a Careers/IAG Advisor within a college, HE or school setting
Experience of delivering information in an engaging D I/AS format to learners e.g. presentations, interactive group sessions, one-to-one discussions etc.
Experience of leading a team or a service D I/AS
Knowledge, Skills and Attributes
Understanding of the range of educational opportunities available to young people leaving school and adults D I wanting to return to education.
Excellent time management and organisational skills. E A
Proficient IT skills: Word, Excel, Databases, PowerPoint E A
Good presentation skills and ability to present complex information to a variety of audiences. E A
Ability to work using own initiative. E A
Ability to work as part of a team on a deadline driven project E A
Commitment to delivering excellent customer service. E A
Commitment to equality of opportunity. E A
Commitment to continuous improvement. E A
Ability to work evenings. E A
Car driver or able to prove sufficient mobility appropriate for the duties of the post E A
Ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of children & young people E I
To work in accordance with and promote the College’s
Staff Charter, “Our Values” E A/I
Willingness to commit to adhering to college policies and procedures with regards to Safeguarding, Prevent, E A/I
Equality & Diversity, Health & Safety etc.
Method of Assessment: A – Application, I – Interview, AS – Assessment
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Salary:
Salary: £25,029.00 to £26,673.00 per annum
Summary of Terms and Conditions of Employment
There will be an annualised working year of 1628 hours. The weekly pattern of hours to be worked is commensurate with the needs of the College.
The postholder will be entitled to receive normal remuneration for all Bank and
Public Holidays usually observed in England and Wales and to a further 30 days holiday in each holiday year (1 September - 31 August). The College may also close for a number of days in the interest of efficiency.
The postholder will be eligible to contribute automatically to the Local Government
Pension Scheme. Details of the scheme in operation can be found in the vacancies area of the College's website.
During their employment with the College the postholder will be expected to conduct themselves in a manner appropriate to the professional image of the College. They will be expected to provide a prompt and efficient service and to maintain appropriate standards of personal appearance at all times.
An enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) will be requested in the event of a successful application to this post.
All applications for disclosures are dealt with in accordance with the DBS’s Code of
Practice and the College’s Policy on Disclosure & Barring Checks (including Security of Data and Employment of Ex-Offenders). Copies are available within the
Vacancies Section on the College’s website www.southport.ac.uk.
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Copies of the College’s Child Protection and Vulnerable Adults Policy and Procedures are available on the College’s website on www.southport.ac.uk.
Timetable for Appointment:
Deadline for receipt of applications: Friday, 17th March 2023 (10.00am)
Interviews will be held: within one month of closing date
Application Procedure:
An application form should be completed and supported by a letter of application, which succinctly but comprehensively identifies your reasons for applying and how your career to date may have equipped you for the post.
Upon receipt of your emailed application form, we will acknowledge your application via return email. If you haven’t received a confirmation email prior to the closing date for the vacancy, please check your ‘spam’ or ‘junk mail’ folder. If the email is in this folder, please mark it as ‘not spam/junk’. This should ensure that any further emails we send to you are not missed.
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In the interests of economy you will not hear from us again unless you are shortlisted. Your interest in the post is greatly appreciated.
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £25,029.00-£26,673.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 17/03/2023
Reference ID: SS0016-556
