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Fixed term Maternity cover

Derby College Group (DCG) have a brilliant opportunity for Careers Advisor to join our passionate team based at our iconic Roundhouse campus; this will be a fixed term maternity cover contract.

The Opportunity

In this role, you will be instrumental in providing high-quality, professional careers guidance, helping students navigate their career paths with confidence. You will foster strong partnerships within the college and with external agencies, ensuring a robust and comprehensive careers education and guidance provision. Additionally, you will play a crucial role in designing and delivering innovative career resources and activities, supporting students' progression and success. This position offers a chance to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to empowering students and shaping their professional journeys.

For a full explanation of the roles and responsibilities, please clickhere.

About you

You will have experience delivering careers education and one-to-one guidance in an Education or FE setting, with strong skills in group work and curriculum collaboration. You understand current careers guidance legislation, HE applications, labour market trends, and equal opportunities. You will have experience of coordinating and delivering a range of Careers events and activities.

You hold a first degree and/or a Level 6 careers guidance qualification (or are working towards it). Experience with curriculum planning and using technology in careers delivery is a plus.

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The Benefits

• 34 days holiday pro rata (inclusive of 8 bank holidays and 6 closure days where these occur)
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with a 19.9% employer contribution
• Free onsite parking
• Discount at our Ofsted rated Outstanding onsite Little Explorers Nursery
• TOTUM discount card (aka NUS/Student Discount Card) / discounted Tastecard
• Discounts on East Midlands Railway Annual Season Tickets
• Microsoft Office for FREE with 1TB of OneDrive cloud storage
• Discount on treatments at SENSI our onsite salon at the Roundhouse
• Flint Bishop Solicitors free will writing, 1-hour free consultation with family department, 10% discount on Conveyancing services
• Continuous development and progression opportunities