Careers and Employability Advisor (4 days per week; Fixed Term until March 2017)

There’s never been a more exciting time to join West Nottinghamshire College Group.   West Nottinghamshire College Group has grown from a local college to an international organisation with a reputation for dynamism and success.   The college group is made up of a number of separate companies all with education and training to the very highest level at their heart.  

We embrace and encourage all those who are driven to better themselves, achieve their goals and reach new heights. Outstanding resources combined with exceptional tutors and student support means that whatever your ambition, we can help you to achieve it.

Vision Business Support Services Ltd (VBSS) provides high-quality support services to all aspects of the college group, VBSS is a subsidiary company of West Nottinghamshire College and provides an important service and plays a pivotal part in the success of the college and creating an exceptional learner experience.

JOINING OUR JOURNEY

When you join our College, our staff have access to numerous benefits and facilities:

Pension Scheme
Occupational Health Service
Childcare Voucher Scheme
Enhanced Maternity/Paternity provision
Staff Development days/week (July)
Free confidential counselling service
Staff recognition awards
Free car parking
On-site Butterflies Day Nursery (Derby Road)
On-site hair and beauty salon, Revive Spa, fine dining Refine Restaurant and Create Theatre

ABOUT THE ROLE

The purpose of this role is to contribute to the work of the Careers and Employability Team. The team support the teaching and learning process by delivering a professional and impartial service that aims to help individuals to make informed and considered decisions about their education, training and employment options. The service aims to promote the value of learning and empower individuals to reach their targets, be aware of labour market information and aspire to new challenges.
 

The standard hours of work are between 8.30am to 5pm but candidates must be flexible to work outside of these hours to cover events such as open evenings, early morning or evening careers appointments and external events when required to do so.

ABOUT YOU

The ideal candidate will be suitably qualified to provide in-depth careers and employability related information, advice, and guidance to students, prospective students and community clients.

It is essential that the person appointed has the ability to build positive relationships, and effectively utilise excellent communication & organisational skills.

The role will require you to embed and work to the college’s values; working with Professionalism, taking Responsibility for your actions, and giving Respect to clients and colleagues alike.