Capital City College is hiring: Careers and Employability Advisor in Sites

Overview

We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic Careers and Employability Adviser to join the Enterprise, Employability and Careers (EEC) team at Capital City College. This is a fixed term role with two London locations: Angel Centre (Oct 2025 – Jul 2026) and Kings Cross Centre (immediate start – Jul 2026). The post involves collaborating with the EEC Manager, curriculum teams, and external partners to design and deliver a careers programme that meets the Matrix Standard and Gatsby Benchmarks. You will provide one-to-one guidance, targeted group sessions, and lead activities such as careers fairs, employer masterclasses, and university visits. A key part of the role is helping learners build the skills and confidence for the workplace while championing widening participation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personalised careers guidance that empowers students to make informed, ambitious choices.
• Design and coordinate engaging employability and enrichment activities to illustrate the world of work.
• Work with a diverse learner community, including school leavers, adult returners, ESOL, and SEND needs.
• Lead and participate in careers events, workshops, and university visits; deliver group sessions on HE pathways, apprenticeships, employability and enterprise.
• Advise students on Student Finance and bursary options; develop digital and print resources to aid career planning.
• Embed careers education within curriculum teams and contribute to CPD; use up-to-date Labour Market Information to inform guidance and teaching.
• Monitor impact and contribute to continuous service improvement.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Ideally, a Level 6 qualification in Careers Guidance (or equivalent), or be working towards Level 6; experience in a similar educational role is preferred.
• Clear communicator with strong interpersonal skills; able to build rapport with students from diverse backgrounds.
• Solid understanding of post-18 pathways including UCAS, apprenticeships and vocational routes.

About Us

Capital City College (CCC) is one of the UK’s largest FE colleges in London, supporting over 35,000 students across 12 campuses. We are committed to diversity, inclusivity, and educational excellence, with a focus on curriculum innovation and high-quality student experience.

Benefits

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• TELLUS discount and wellbeing platform
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Interest-free season ticket loans for public transport
• Annual eye tests and contributions towards spectacles
• Medicash health plans with cashback on expenses
• Generous annual leave entitlement and CPD days

Safeguarding and Equality

CCC is committed to safeguarding of young people and vulnerable adults. All roles require a DBS check, with some positions needing Enhanced Disclosure. We are diverse and inclusive and welcome applications from all backgrounds.