Careers Education, Information, Advice, and Guidance Advisor

• Realise Futures
• Address: Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 5NZ
• Salary: £17,027 pro rata for 39 weeks
• Hours: 30 hours a week (across 5 days), 39 weeks per year, term time only           
• Contract: Permanent. Required as soon as possible       
• Reference: 0847

*Paid in 12 equal monthly instalments throughout the year over 52 weeks.

Job Ref: 144-26.

Location: Can be based at either Ipswich, Stowmarket, Bury St Edmunds or Lowestoft.

Help adults change their future
At Realise Futures, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to succeed in work, learning and life. As a social enterprise, we combine commercial success with a strong social purpose, delivering services that support individuals and communities across Suffolk.
We are looking for a passionate and experienced Careers Education, Information, Advice, and Guidance Advisor (CEIAG) to join our Learning, Coaching and Advice team and make a genuine difference to people’s lives.

What you’ll be doing:

• delivering engaging CEIAG sessions to groups and individual learners

• providing impartial careers, education and employment advice

• supporting learners to make informed decisions about learning and career pathways

• working closely with tutors to enhance learner journeys

• keeping labour market information and careers resources up to date

• supporting CEIAG training and updates for colleagues.

What we’re looking for - Essential Qualifications:

• a Level 4 Information, Advice and Guidance qualification

• a Level 2 English and Mathematics.

Why Join Realise Futures?
Join a values‑driven organisation making a real difference to people’s learning, work and life opportunities. Realise Futures operates as a hybrid company combining commercial trade with personal and government funded public services. Our aim is to create opportunities for people to succeed in work, learning and life through three company divisions, Learning, Coaching and Advice, Employment and RF Works.

We provide government funded opportunities to adults facing economic, educational and social disadvantage.

This role is subject to a enhanced DBS check and the successful applicant will be subject to Right to Work in the UK checks prior to employment.

About us
The purpose of Realise Futures is to improve the wellbeing, mental health and employability of disabled and disadvantaged people whilst contributing to the economy in our communities. Realise Futures operates as a hybrid company combining commercial trade with personal and government funded public services. Our aim is to create opportunities for people to succeed in work, learning and life through four company departments, Learning Coaching and Advice, Employment and Inclusion and RF Works (seven distinct Social Businesses) and Central (internal core infrastructure). 

We provide professional and tailored opportunities that support people to realise their potential.
As one of the largest Community Interest Companies in the East of England, we employ approximately 230 staff, 40% of which have a declared disability.

Realise Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, young people, and children, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Realise Futures is proud to be a mindful employer that offers a range of employee benefits including:

• flexible working arrangements (where business needs allow)

• performance related pay increase system as part of the appraisal process

• 55p per mile expenses (cars, first 10,000 miles, excluding commute)

• an appreciation Award if successfully nominated: £150 per individual OR £500 shared across your team

• an Annual Colleague Awards event at our AGM.

• 25 days annual leave (in addition to recognised bank holidays) unless working less then 52 weeks a year

• an additional day of paid leave around your birthday

• an additional paid wellbeing day

• an additional paid volunteer day

• 3 days additional annual leave after 3 years’ service, unless working less than 52 weeks a year

• an additional day’s paid leave on the day that you celebrate a 5-year work anniversary with Realise Futures

• a disability leave policy that is separate from Sickness Absence

• a confidential counselling service 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to you and members of your immediate family

• trained First Aid Mental Health First Aiders

• a Cycle to Work scheme

• an occupational pension scheme.

Annual Leave entitlement: 5.6 weeks’ holiday equivalent inclusive of all bank and public holidays, which is paid in addition to the annual salary in 12 equal monthly instalments throughout the year over 52 weeks.

For an informal discussion regarding this role please call Michelle Patrick on 07860 268073.

To download a copy of the full job description, please visit our website

To apply, please complete the online application form by clicking the link on our website

If you have any further queries, or difficulties in completing the application form, please email [email protected]

Realise Futures CIC 

A company operating across Suffolk and Norfolk combining commercial trade of products and services alongside work placements, employment and training opportunities. The primary aim of the business is to improve and promote the economic and social wellbeing of those who are disadvantaged and/or disabled. 

The company is organised in four divisions, Learning and Development, Employment and Inclusion and RF Works (seven distinct Social Businesses) and Central (internal core infrastructure). Together they provide professional and tailored opportunities that support people to realise their potential.

Realise Futures: Enhancing People’s Lives.