Job title and organisation: Careers Advisor - Elliott Hudson College
Salary: SO1 (SCP 23-25) £34,434 - £36,363 Actual Salary: £30,512 - £32,203
Hours: 37 per week (Term Time Only plus 2 working weeks)
Contract: Permanent
Location: Elliott Hudson College, Leeds
Closing Date and Time: Monday 18 May 2026 at 12pm
Elliott Hudson College are seeking to recruit an inspirational colleague to the role of Careers Advisor. This role is of great importance to our work as a College - the successful applicant will be expected to provide high-quality careers information, advice and guidance to students, supporting informed decision-making and successful progression into education, employment or training.
The ideal applicant will have:
- Level 6 qualification in Careers Guidance and Development (or willingness to work towards)
- First Aid at Work qualification (or willingness to work towards)
- Strong understanding of post 16 and post 18 progression routes and application processes, with a particular focus on apprenticeships and employment.
- Experience of delivering impartial careers advice and guidance, tailored to individual needs and destinations.
What we offer you:
As a trust, we want to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. As such, we will be pleased to offer the appointed candidate a generous benefits package as we work together to create a rewarding future for all, including:
- Membership to a local government pension scheme.
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.
- £2k Cycle to work scheme.
- On-Site Gym
About us:
Elliott Hudson College is an ambitious and high performing 16-19 sixth form college that is committed to raising standards for young people across the Leeds City region.
Graded as Outstanding by Ofsted (March 2018 & May 2024), our mission at Elliott Hudson College is to create a culture of excellence in which all thrive. Within GORSE, we aspire for every young person to acquire the gift of choice and at Elliott Hudson College we are committed to building a community in which all students and staff can thrive. By adopting an approach where each person in our community pushes themselves in doing a little better each day, we build a culture of excellence in which all can flourish.
Working as part of The GORSE Academies Trust, we work hard to ensure that our students receive an exceptional education and that they successfully progress to their chosen destination.
If you would like to know more about our college, please visit our website at www.elliotthudsoncollege.ac.uk. You can also find a copy of our staff prospectus here: Jobs – Elliott Hudson College
How to Apply:
If you’re as excited about this opportunity as we are, a Job Description/Person Specification and application form is available to download from The GORSE Academies Trust website (www.tgat.org.uk/jobs), by email to recruitment@elliotthudsoncollege.ac.uk or by telephone on 0113 323 9777.
Please note if you submit an electronic application, we will not require a hard copy. CVs are not accepted.
Closing date for applications: Monday 18 May 2026 (12pm)
Interviews will take place: Wednesday 20 May 2026
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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