Careers Coach; Maternity Cover

37 hours per week, hybrid, fixed-term maternity cover for 9 months

Post Type: Full Time - Fixed Term

Closing Date: 23.59 hours BST on Sunday 10 May 2026

Interview Date: Tuesday 02 June 2026

Reference: AD1629

AUB is committed to meeting its legal obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and to securing lawful freedom of speech and academic freedom in accordance with the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act 2023. We are committed to providing a working and learning environment that is fair, respectful and free from unlawful discrimination.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community and, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, particularly encourage applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds and people who are disabled, who are currently underrepresented in our workforce.

AUB holds the Silver Award from Inclusive Employers in recognition of our work to support inclusive practice across the University.

AUB is committed to maintaining the highest standards of safeguarding. We take all reasonable steps to ensure the safety and welfare of children, young people, and adults at risk who engage with us, as well as those who work with them.

Arts University Bournemouth is renowned globally as a professional arts university, dedicated to turning creativity into careers. Our culture of making, performing, and shaping cultures is at the heart of our learning, research and engagement.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and strive for our staff to be from diverse backgrounds. We positively encourage applications from individuals within under‑represented groups and welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnerships.

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to support the planning and delivery of a range of careers and enterprise activities which actively contribute to the University’s strategy. The Careers Coach will work in partnership with academic and professional staff to provide students with a comprehensive service to support graduate success.

The successful candidate will promote the development of highly employable and entrepreneurial graduates with a wide range of professional and business skills, motivating students to realise their ambitions through a diverse range of activities that are inclusive, relevant, current and inspirational.

Educated to degree level, with an interest in the development of students and recent graduates and experience of working in a relevant careers, enterprise, coaching or teaching role, you will be an excellent communicator with strong organisational skills.

In meeting your performance expectations, you’ll receive an annual salary increase in line with the grade of your role. An annual cost of living uplift will be applied, the timing and implementation of which are subject to the University’s decision. AUB provides generous holiday entitlement, and you will be enrolled in the Local Government Pension Scheme (professional services staff) or the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (academic staff) from day one of employment.

Along with subsidised bus travel, cycle to work and annual savings schemes, our broad range of benefits can be explored on the AUB careers website

AUB has an agile working policy, and flexible working can be considered. If you require support with your application or have any questions about the role or recruitment process, please email  . If you are disabled, we are committed to supporting you with any reasonable adjustments you require, so please email  and we’ll be in touch.

This position does not meet the UKVI salary requirements for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must therefore demonstrate their right to work in the UK without sponsorship.