West Thames College is one of the most exciting and successful colleges of further and higher education in London and our vibrant campuses in Isleworth and Feltham have some of the best facilities in the country. We have a reputation for giving excellent support to our diverse student population. Staff are well supported within a culture of continuous professional development and are encouraged to take on new and more senior roles within the college. Facilities across our campuses in Isleworth and Feltham are state-of-the art with good public transport links and free staff parking. We are a values-based and highly inclusive college, serving a vibrant and diverse area, and making a positive contribution to wider social and economic agendas. We offer courses from pre-entry through to Higher Education, Apprenticeship and Traineeship programmes to meet the skills needs of our students aged 14 upwards. At West Thames College we are committed to safeguarding our students. The safety of students continues to be a primary focus. We practice safe staff recruitment and check the suitability of staff and volunteers that work with young students or vulnerable adults. Please note that it is an offence to apply for a role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Are you passionate about helping individuals navigate their career paths? Do you thrive on providing expert guidance and support to help others achieve their professional goals? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a Level 4 Careers Advisor! Key Responsibilities: Provide one-on-one career guidance to students and clients, helping them explore career options, develop career plans, and make informed decisions. Conduct assessments to evaluate individuals' interests, skills, and values, and provide personalised recommendations. Assist with CV and cover letter writing, interview preparation, job search strategies, and networking techniques. Deliver workshops, presentations, and group sessions on various career-related topics. Stay informed about industry trends, labour market information, and educational programs to offer up-to-date advice. Collaborate with colleagues and external partners to organise career fairs, employer events, and other networking opportunities. Maintain accurate records of client interactions and progress using college system. Stay up-to-date with relevant policies, procedures, and best practices in career development. Full details of the post can be found in the Job Description and Person Specification. Person Specification Please study the items in this person specification carefully and when completing your application form try to describe your knowledge, skills and experience in terms of those particular items. 1. Hold an IAG qualification Level 4 or above (essential) 2. Significant experience of working in a careers or advice and guidance role to a wide range of individuals in a careers or FE/HE sector or education sector 3. Experience of liaising with employers, organisations, course tutors and students 4. Knowledge and understanding of Ofsted requirements and Gatsby Benchmarks 5. Knowledge and experience of using labour market intelligence (LMI) systems and data to inform decisions and service delivery 6. Knowledge of the UCAS application system and the Higher Education landscape 7. Excellent communication skills to be able to deal effectively and sensitively to a diverse range of students, staff and the public in person, by telephone, and by email 8. Ability to relate to wide range of people from diverse backgrounds, including those from vulnerable backgrounds with emotional, social, and/or learning/behavioural difficulties 9. Proven interviewing skills and highly effective interpersonal and advocacy skills 10. Good organisational skills and ability to organise own work load, multi-task as well as work on own initiative and as part of a team 11. Experience of developing and delivering presentations, group work and careers-related material 12. Confident with using computer-based careers, guidance software and equipment 13. Ability to work flexibly with job tasks and working hours, work under little supervision and use initiative and own judgement in making decisions 14. Be able to work calmly in a busy environment during periods of pressure and to maintain a professional and friendly service to staff and students. 15. Ability to work towards and achieve external deadlines and respond to the changing needs of students 16. High level of literacy and numeracy 17. Up-to-date knowledge and understanding of Data Protection, Prevent, Safeguarding, and Equal Opportunities requirements 18. Be willing to undertake training and development as required within the role