Careers and Graduate Employability Adviser

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Careers and Graduate Employability Adviser to join the Careers Team which is part of Student Achievement Services. In this role, you will be central to enhancing student success and improving Graduate Outcomes through the delivery of high-quality careers information, advice and guidance (CIAG), employability support and labour market insight. You will provide professional and impartial one-to-one careers guidance to students and graduates, alongside designing and delivering engaging, creative and inclusive workshops, events and employability activities.

As Lead Adviser for designated academic disciplines, you will work closely with academic colleagues, employers and professional bodies to embed careers and employability within the student experience. You will contribute to institutional and divisional priorities, supporting students to develop the skills, confidence and experience required for graduate success.

Applicants should hold an undergraduate degree and a recognised Careers Guidance qualification, with substantial experience of delivering careers guidance and employability support. Excellent communication, organisational and digital skills are essential, together with the ability to work collaboratively.

We want to understand your genuine interest in the role, and artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application. However, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate, and taken directly from your own experience. The written elements of your application should accurately reflect your own communication style. Applications that rely too heavily on AI tools can appear generic and lack the detail we need to assess your skills and experience.

We have a fantastic package of rewards and lifestyle benefits – from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform which includes a 24/7 online GP.

We are proud to be a diverse, multicultural university. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will support the diversification within the University and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.

The University is committed to providing a safe environment to study, work and visit, protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm and abuse. Our safeguarding policy and safer recruitment procedure outlines our approach, alongside other internal policies, procedures and guidance which can be found on our Safeguarding page.

Applicants applying for roles in regulated activity and that are listed as an exception under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 will be required to disclose any spent and unspent convictions and undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at the appropriate level, the University will only ask an applicant to make an application for a DBS check if they are legally entitled to.