Careers Adviser

Overview

In this full‑time fixed‑term role, you will provide tailored careers guidance to undergraduate and postgraduate students through 1:1 and group formats, collaborating with employers and colleagues across the University. You’ll develop and deliver programmes, create engaging content, and build sector expertise to support students, researchers, alumni, and external partners. The position offers a chance to shape employability initiatives and expand services for a diverse community. A central hook is contributing to a renowned university’s mission to empower career decisions and industry connections.

Pay / Benefits

• 38 days annual leave
• flexible/hybrid working
• generous family leave schemes
• contributory pension
• cycle loan and travel benefits
• vibrant staff community and clubs

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored careers support through 1:1 appointments and online/in-person workshops
• Develop and deliver programmes and content
• Collaborate with employers and external partners
• Develop sector expertise to benefit students, researchers, alumni, and the wider University
• Create engaging content to support career decisions
• Encourage and implement new initiatives and programmes
• Support international students and sector-focused events such as Festivals and Conferences

Key requirements

• Graduate in any discipline
• Substantial employment experience from diverse backgrounds
• Experience in graduate recruitment, careers advice, or professional development
• Ability to establish rapport with people from varied backgrounds
• Ability to analyse motivations and skills to guide career choices
• Clear, engaging written and spoken English for varied audiences
• Motivation for careers guidance in higher education and willingness to network and collaborate
• Initiative to develop and deliver projects and act as an ambassador for the Service

• rapport-building
• empathy
• communication
• content creation for career guidance
• workshops facilitation
• presentation and public speaking

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