Careers & Progression Advisor

Working Hours: 17.5 Hours Per Week

Contract Type: Permanent, Part-Time 

Working style: On-Site

Closing date: 11:59pm, 10 November 2026

Interview Method: Face to Face

As a Careers and Progression Advisor, you'll play a key role in helping adult learners take their next steps in learning, employment and career development. Through high-quality, impartial careers information, advice and guidance, you'll support learners to identify their goals, overcome barriers and make informed decisions about their future.

Working with learners from a wide range of backgrounds, including those who may face additional barriers to progression, you'll help improve access to opportunities and contribute to reducing inequalities across the city. Your work will support learners to progress into further learning, employment, volunteering and other positive destinations.

A typical week includes delivering one-to-one careers guidance appointments, facilitating group sessions and workshops, developing progression plans, making referrals to support services, and following up learners to track their progress. You'll also maintain accurate learner records and destination data to help measure impact and improve services.

The role works closely with tutors, curriculum teams, employers, partner organisations, employment support services and other stakeholders to create progression opportunities and ensure learners receive the support they need to succeed.

Pre-employment Checks

If you are successful, your appointment will be subject to completing the relevant pre-employment checks. These checks will be carried out as part of our recruitment process and may include:

• Qualification verification: Level 6 Diploma in Careers Guidance
• Professional registration: None. All our Careers and Progression Advisors receive CDI membership on employment
• DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) Clearance – This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (amended in 2013). Appointable candidates will be required to apply for a Standard or Enhanced DBS check as appropriate. Information provided by you or the DBS will be handled confidentially and in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice. We have policies covering the secure handling of DBS information and the recruitment of ex-offenders, which are available on request. - If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years, or 12 months or more in the last 10 years (while aged 18 or over), please refer to GOV.UK guidance on obtaining overseas police checks or Certificates of Good Character.
• Casual Car Documentation- The successful candidate will be a designated Casual Car User which means that car journeys may be necessary on an occasional basis, but are not essential to the role. If you do drive, you must always hold a full valid driving licence and provide your own car for use at work, as well as provide all the appropriate documentation. You will receive an allowance per mile of business use

Applicants who meet the essential shortlisting criteria and are eligible under the Guaranteed Assessment Scheme will be progressed to the assessment stage.  

Support and Adjustments  
If you're successful in securing a role, we'll make every effort to provide the support, equipment and reasonable adjustments you need to carry out your duties. Where needed, we'll consider adapting aspects of the role. Find out more about our inclusion and wellbeing.