Salary: £35,570 to £39,481 per annum pro rata

Grade: I

Contract: Permanent 

Hours: 30 hours per week

Location: Countywide, North Yorkshire

About Adult Learning and Skills Service

The Adult Learning and Skills Service is dedicated to helping adults across North Yorkshire gain the skills, confidence and qualifications they need to improve their lives. We work with individuals from all backgrounds, providing accessible learning opportunities, personalised support and pathways into further education, training and employment.

Through our inclusive and community-focused approach, we empower learners to reach their potential, achieve their goals and make a positive difference to their future.

About the Role

As a Careers and Progression Advisor, you will work directly with learners, residents and partner organisations to deliver impartial careers information, advice and guidance. You will support people at different stages of their journey, helping them identify goals, explore opportunities and develop realistic progression plans. Working across communities and learning venues, you will build positive relationships with learners and stakeholders, helping to ensure individuals can access the support they need to develop skills, gain confidence and achieve successful outcomes.

What You'll Be Doing

• Delivering high-quality, impartial careers information, advice and guidance to adults and learners.
• Supporting individuals to identify learning, employment and career progression opportunities.
• Developing action plans and progression pathways tailored to individual needs and aspirations.
• Maintaining accurate records, monitoring outcomes and reporting on learner progression.
• Working collaboratively with curriculum teams, employers, community organisations and partner agencies.
• Supporting learners who may face barriers to participation, employment or progression.
• Promoting Adult Learning and Skills provision and engaging with local communities to increase participation.
• Contributing to service targets and quality standards, including compliance with matrix and funding requirements.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking someone who:

• Has experience of providing information, advice and guidance, careers support or learner guidance services.
• Can build rapport quickly and work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Has excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Is confident using digital systems and maintaining accurate records.
• Can manage a varied workload and work independently as well as part of a team.
• Has a commitment to equality, inclusion and supporting positive outcomes for learners.

Ideally, you will hold, or be willing to work towards, a relevant Information, Advice and Guidance qualification and have knowledge of local learning, skills and employment opportunities.

Why Join Us?

In return for your hard work and dedication, we can offer you the opportunity to be part of a supportive, innovative team committed to making a real difference to people's lives. In addition to:

• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Access to a wide range of employee discounts.
• Health and wellbeing support.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements where appropriate.

For an informal discussion If you would like further information about the role, please contact Adele Scaife, Adult Learning and Skills Service Operations and Projects Manager adele.scaife@northyorks.gov.uk , for an informal conversation.

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Key Dates

Closing Date: 26th November 2026

Interview Date: 2nd December 2026 County Hall  

 



NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies. 

We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

North Yorkshire Councils’ purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other’s contributions, we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.