Northampton Business Directory is hiring: Careers Advisor in Northampton

Careers Advisor

Advertised by Think FE Ltd. on behalf of a leading Further Education college in Northamptonshire

Full‑Time Permanent or Term Time Only

We’re working with an Ofsted-rated (Good/Outstanding) college in Northamptonshire to recruit two committed and student-focused Careers Advisors to join their vibrant student support department.

What You'll Be Doing

• Provide 1:1 guidance to students, helping them explore career options, identify strengths and set future goals.
• Support the planning and delivery of a comprehensive careers programme across the college.
• Deliver engaging career masterclasses alongside the Careers Lead.
• Represent the college by giving advice to prospective students during open events, transition days and ad hoc occasions.

Available Positions

There are two full-time opportunities available:

• A 52-week permanent role, offering a salary between £24,378 and £26,601 per annum.
• A term-time only (TTO) role, offering a salary between £21,096 and £23,020 per annum.

Why You’ll Want to Join

• Professional Development: The college will fund your Level 6 IAG qualification after successful completion of probation.
• Generous Leave: 33 days holiday plus full Christmas closure period.
• Pension: Local Government Pension Scheme with a 20% employer contribution.
• A chance to shape young lives, support student aspirations, and contribute meaningfully to the college’s wider progression goals.

Who We're Looking For

You could be:

• Someone with a Level 3 or 4 IAG qualification, extensive customer service experience, and a passion for student support. You're comfortable offering 1:1 guidance and liaising with employers at careers fairs and events.
• Someone from a recruitment, employability or business background, used to dealing with both B2B and B2C clients. You're confident in customer service and are now looking to apply your experience to the education sector.

Next Steps

Once you've applied, one of our friendly Further Education consultants will give you a call to discuss this opportunity. The college will move quickly for the right applicant, and they have a simple and concise interview process.

Think FE Ltd. are acting as an employment business for this position. Working for/with Think FE Ltd. is subject to agreement to our Terms and Conditions.

Data Policy

Your data will be stored by Think FE Ltd. solely for the purpose of helping you to find work. By hitting apply you consent to your data being used in this way. We will confirm with you by email immediately with a full breakdown of how your data is used, and you may opt out fully or in part at any time. Your data will not be passed on to 3rd parties without your permission.