Position: Careers IAG Advisor

Salary: £31,098- £34,968 Per Annum Pro-Rata

Contract: Permanent

Location: Sheffield

Hours: 18.5 Hours per week X 52 Weeks per year

The Sheffield College is a further and higher education institution dedicated to providing academic, vocational, and professional qualifications to approximately 13,000 young people and adults annually. Our mission is to transform lives through learning, advocating for inclusivity and diversity at every step.

About the Role

If you've worked in careers, you understand the challenges of providing a properly impartial CEIAG service free from bureaucracy. As an organisation we recognise the value of a high-quality & impartial CEIAG provision and have a work culture that values and supports the CEIAG services, allowing you to focus on what's best for the learners.

As a Careers IAG Advisor with The Sheffield, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on students' lives by helping them navigate their educational and career paths. The focus on high-quality and impartial advice ensures that you can provide the best possible support for our Students. This role is in the Student Participation and Careers Team in the college Student Employability Services Department.

Key Responsibilities
• Managing and supporting with multiple projects and events
• Providing personalised career advice to students
• Developing and maintain strong relationships with students, understanding their individual needs, aspirations, and challenges.
• Collaborate with teaching staff, parents and external partners to create a supportive network for students.
• Supporting our students to progress, whether that is in college, University or employment

Skills & Knowledge

We strive to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from individuals who believe they can contribute effectively to this role. While not mandatory, we are particularly interested in candidates who embody the following:

• Careers qualification or experience in providing careers IAG OR Experience supporting ESOL learners
• Experience working with students or adults
• Proactive and solutions focused approach

• An ability to develop and maintain strong relationships

If you would like to be a part of a successful team and a fantastic college, please apply!

What We Offer

• Enhanced Pension Contribution
• Work-Life Balance - Enhanced Holiday Entitlement
• Sustainability - Cycle to Work Scheme, Salary Sacrifice car lease scheme for Electric and Hybrid Vehicles
• Continuing Professional Development
• Access to retail discounts for the Totum Card
• Supporting employees at all stages of life - enhanced Maternity & Paternity Policies

Reach out for assistance with your application or inquiries about working with us:

Email: [email protected]

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Next Steps:

Closing Date: 23/09/2024

Interview Date: 08/10/2024

We appreciate your interest and look forward to getting to know you!

Diversity and Inclusion

• We value diversity in our workforce and encourage applications from everyone as a Leaders in Diversity employer.
• As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to removing barriers for applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process, upon appointment, and as employees.
• If you require reasonable adjustments or support at any point, please contact us via the details above.

Safeguarding and Recruitment

• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students.
• Successful applicants will be required to have an enhanced DBS check and will be subject to safer recruiting procedures.
• Further details on the employment of ex-offenders are available in the documents attached to this advert.

Application Process

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