Careers Consultant

Role Overview

Department: Graduate Employment and Entrepreneurship
Location: Leeds (On-site)
Type of

Contract:

Permanent
Working Pattern: Full Time - 40hrs Per Week
Salary Range: £38,000-£42,000pa

GBS is a higher education provider offering a range of sector‑relevant courses across ten campuses in London, Birmingham, Leeds and Manchester. We deliver vocational, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in finance, accounting, business, construction, tourism, healthcare and more. Our vision is "Changing lives through education".

Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position.

• Provide proactive, one‑on‑one coaching to students and graduates (up to 16 months post‑graduation) to support their career and professional development.
• Complete regular progress reviews to ensure students and alumni remain on track towards achieving professional‑level roles.
• Offer expert advice on career exploration, industry trends, job market insights, and educational pathways.

• Help students and graduates develop clear and actionable career plans, regularly reviewing and referencing these throughout their learning journey.
• Ensure career aspirations and progression pathways are continually discussed and updated to align with individual goals and market opportunities.

• Address students’ and graduates’ concerns, challenges, and barriers to employment success with tailored solutions and actionable advice.
• Connect students and graduates with relevant, location‑specific resources and support services to address individual needs.

• Work in collaboration with Employer Engagement Team to promote and prepare participants for suitable roles.
• Work closely with academic departments, career services, and external organisations to provide comprehensive and cohesive support.

• Maintain accurate and timely records of coaching sessions, progress reviews, and outcomes.
• Track and report on key metrics, including progression rates, career aspirations, and challenges faced by students and alumni.

• High degree of working flexibility is required for some evening and weekend working.

• A degree in Careers Guidance, Education, Human Resources, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

• Proven experience in coaching, career guidance, or a related role.
• Demonstrated success in supporting diverse groups, including mature students and individuals from widening participation backgrounds.
• Experience in career planning, goal‑setting, and job market navigation.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport with students and graduates.
• Excellent organisational skills, capable of managing multiple caseloads and meeting deadlines.
• Knowledge of industry trends, labour market insights, and educational pathways.

• Empathetic and proactive approach to student support and career coaching.
• Resilient and adaptable, capable of handling complex challenges in a dynamic environment.

• Certification in coaching, career guidance, or employability services is advantageous.

• 25 days annual leave, plus 8 public holidays
• 1‑day extra leave per year of service, up to a maximum of 5 days
• Workplace pension scheme
• Tuition reimbursement for career development courses
• Flexible Benefits:
  Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery, Techscheme and more
• Perks@Work discounts platform, wellbeing centre and more
• Reward and recognition programme
• £500 award employee referral scheme
• Discretionary annual performance bonus