About this role
Careers Advisor
Part-time, term time
At Queen Mary’s College we understand the importance of recruiting skilled and well-qualified staff to maintain excellence in all that we do. We are committed to high-quality, innovative education and student support services and pride ourselves on our welcoming, supportive and friendly environment. We never stand still and our best keeps getting better thanks to the dedication, enthusiasm and commitment of our team.
Join a dedicated Student Support Service that plays a central role in enabling students to make informed, ambitious and realistic progression choices. The Progression Team works closely with curriculum teams to support students’ academic journeys and next steps, offering high-quality, independent and impartial guidance across higher education, apprenticeships and employment.
Located on a modern 23-acre campus, the College provides a professional, student-centred environment where support staff are valued as key contributors to student success. The Careers Service is highly visible, well-integrated into college life and committed to continual improvement and sector best practice.
We are seeking a committed and student-focused Careers Advisor who believes in progression and opportunity for every learner. You will be someone who:
Brings professional expertise and clarity to careers guidance
Values empathy, trust and integrity as essential to impartial advice
Is organised, proactive and confident working independently
Enjoys building positive, professional relationships with young people
Understands the impact that timely, high-quality guidance has on outcomes
Having recently won the Best Place to Work Award (Summer 2025) we are proud of our workplace and workforce We work in a supportive, inclusive workplace culture and with a strong commitment to staff wellbeing and development. Staff benefit from a professional environment that values collaboration, autonomy and continuous improvement.
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