Careers Consultant

Overview

Join the Careers Department at the University of Bath as a Careers Consultant and partner with students, academics and professional services staff to deliver a forward‑looking employability experience.

• Provide a full range of career advice and guidance to all student cohorts through 1:1 sessions, group workshops and technology‑enabled delivery.
• Collaborate closely with the School of Management, leading the provision for international students and global employability while adapting to changing caseloads.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners to enhance employability outcomes.
• Innovate practice by embracing emerging technologies and designing new support methods that empower students.
• Work in a high‑energy, changing environment, delivering outcomes with a positive, can‑do mindset.

• Experienced careers professional with a background in higher education.
• Strong relationship management, networking and communication skills.
• A proven track record of building strategic relationships across diverse groups.
• Commitment to excellence and an inclusive approach to student support.
• Willingness to work with new and emerging technology and drive innovation in practice.
• Positive attitude, resilience and the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment.

• Free counselling services through Health Assured
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Staff discount at Team Bath gym
• Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition and language courses
• Generous employer contributory pension schemes
• Generous annual leave with an additional 5 discretionary days
• Wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including apprenticeships and Linked In Learning
• Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
• Relocation allowance
• Visa reimbursement and interest‑free loan for immigration expenses

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Ghislaine Dell, Head of Careers () or Helen Stringer, Director of Employability and Student Success (). When applying, attach a copy of your CV.

University of Bath is an equal‑opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds and communities, particularly under‑represented groups. We are a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant and provide a disability‑confident workplace. We value cultural inclusion and are committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for all staff and students.

We do not assess immigration or right to work status until the offer stage. Being invited to interview does not guarantee you are eligible for visa sponsorship; all offers are conditional on meeting right to work requirements. Further information is available on our application support webpage.