Job title and organisation: Careers Advisor - Leeds College of Building
Salary: £34,117 - £36,108 per annum, pro rata
Actual salary range: £29,507 - £31,229
Hours: 32
Contract: Permanent (all year round)
Location: Across all sites
Closing Date: Sunday 23 November
As an award-winning college, we are looking for exceptional staff to join our team. We truly value our support staff who have a key role in supporting and developing our students.
We are seeking a Careers Advisor to work within our Partnerships and Skills department to support the delivery of Careers Guidance to our increasing cohorts of students.
The successful candidate must be passionate about making a difference and be willing to engage with a variety of students of different ages. You will have the ability to work efficiently with professionals and curriculum staff to ensure a seamless service for students. Previous experience of working and supporting young people in an educational or careers guidance setting is essential for this role, alongside knowledge of the local recruitment market, further/higher education academic progression routes and issues relating to learning and employment.
You should be confident in delivering career-focused group workshops and carrying out 1-1 meetings with students to help them achieve their career goals. Excellent presentation skills are essential, as are good IT skills, excellent organisational and interpersonal skills.
You should be Level 4 Qualified in Information, Advice and Guidance and possess (or be willing to achieve) a Level 6 Qualification in Career Guidance and Development to reach the CDI Licence requirements. You should also possess GCSE English and Maths at grade A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 Equivalent.
You must be approachable, have excellent listening skills, possess the ability to motivate young people and be committed to maintaining high professional standards.
In return, we offer a warm and welcoming college with an excellent benefits package that includes:
- A 25-day annual leave entitlement, plus 8 Bank Holidays and 10 college closure days.
- A well-respected pension scheme (West Yorkshire Pension Fund with an above average employer contribution)
- Free parking at all our College sites (on a first come first served basis)
- Family friendly policies and opportunities for flexible working
- Superb opportunities for training and development
- Discounted travel on public transport and a Cycle to work scheme
- Discounts and offers at major High Street and Online retailers
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
- Dedicated staff Wellbeing events
So, if you’d like to be part of a unique organisation that supports one of the largest and most diverse employment sectors in the UK, we’d love to hear from you.
Please note that all applications should be completed online. Please visit the vacancies section of our website at www.lcb.ac.uk using this link: Search results CV’s will not be accepted.
Closing date for applications: Sunday 23rd November 2025
The College reserves the right to close this vacancy early if a sufficient number of applications are received. We therefore encourage early applications.
Please note this position is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and in line with KCSIE (2025) an online check will be conducted on information available in the public domain.
Leeds College of Building is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. It is also committed to the Prevent programme and the requirement to prevent people being drawn into terrorism and expects all staff to share these commitments.
Leeds College of Building is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community. We value the unique perspectives and experiences of individuals from all backgrounds and actively encourage applications from individuals from an ethnic minority and the LGBTQIA+ community, as they are under-represented at our College. Join us in creating a workplace where everyone can thrive to provide the best construction and the built environment education in England.
This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.
If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. Please ensure you are eligible before applying.
The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.
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