FE Careers Guidance Consultant
FE Careers Guidance Consultant
£20,822 - £21,969 per annum based on an FTE of £26,028 - £27,462 per annum per annum
30 hours per week
Permanent
About Us
Hartpury University and Hartpury College are among the UK’s leading specialist education providers in agriculture, animal, equine, sport and veterinary nursing. Located in Gloucestershire, Hartpury University and Hartpury College sit side-by-side on a beautiful 360-hectare campus. We provide world-class facilities to more than 4,500 university and college-level students studying undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, A-levels and diplomas, as well as undertaking industry research. The University is rated top 10 in the UK for Teaching Quality (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023) and has 97% graduate employability, whilst the College is rated Ofsted Outstanding in all areas. A passionate and innovative business culture and exceptional support networks make Hartpury an ideal career choice.
Hartpury is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves. We particularly welcome applicants that we are underrepresented in, including those from ethnically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI+ communities, and those living with disabilities. As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion we offer a range of inclusive policies, flexible working arrangements and a multi-faith space to support staff from different backgrounds. To find out more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity, please click here.
About the Role
To work closely with FE curriculum managers to develop and provide careers & guidance education to assist College students make realistic choices about their education, training and work. In line with the National Careers Strategy, The White Paper, Skills Agenda, Gatsby Benchmarks and PAL, the post-holder will collaborate with academic teaching staff, industry and specialist agencies to ensure benchmarks are met and students are given the tools and confidence to make informed choices for their future study or employment.
About You
- You will be passionate about people and supporting students’ career pathway, and most importantly you will be passionate about the impact quality careers advice and guidance can have on career outcomes.
- You will have experience or insight into careers activities & resources to support the needs of the student cohort, national careers strategy and strategic organisational aims.
- You will have knowledge of or be capable of quickly learning about relevant career opportunities and labour market information to inform advice and guidance.
- You will have a commitment to continuing personal and professional development, through training, project work, research, and active involvement in the CMI & other careers forums.
- You will be confident representing and promoting the careers service at internal and external meetings, marketing events and conferences.
We offer a fantastic package of staff benefits including:
- Hybrid working arrangements with blended approach of office and home working
- 25 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays rising to 30 days with length of service
- Wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme
- Generous pension scheme (LGPS)
- Employee Discounts Scheme
- Onsite fitness facilities
- Support for continuous professional development
- Flexible working opportunities available
- Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Click the button below to apply online or telephone (01452) 702135 to request documents by post.
Click here to view the full Job Description and Person Specification
The closing date for receipt of applications is 16th February 2025.
Interviews will be held on w/c 24th February 2025.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the specified closing date should we receive sufficient applications or in order to respond to business needs. In order to avoid missing an opportunity to apply please submit your application as early as possible.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK.
