EMPLOYABILITY CO-ORDINATOR

The University of Liverpool; Liverpool; On-site; AUD 61,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Liverpool’s ULMS seeks an Employability Co-ordinator on a fixed-term basis to support undergraduate and postgraduate students with employability activities across the School.

You will join the Management School Employability Team, coordinating events, managing risk assessments for placements and reference requests, and delivering high-quality administrative support to ensure a positive student journey from enrolment to graduation.

Qualifications

• Experience working in an office environment and using standard admin systems.
• Experience coordinating and promoting events and activities is advantageous.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and promote a wide range of employability events and activities.
• Provide high-quality administrative support to the Employability Team.
• Support management of reference requests and ensure timely, professional handling.
• Assist in risk assessments for placements, events and student-facing activities.
• Support delivery of an outstanding student experience from enrolment through graduation.

Skills

Office experience

Event coordination

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Job description

FACULTY OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT

UOL MANAGEMENT SCHOOL

EMPLOYABILITY CO-ORDINATOR – GRADE 5

Hours of work: Full-time - 35 hours per week

Tenure: Fixed term until September 2027

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a student-focused, highly organised, and dedicated individual to join the University of Liverpool’s triple-accredited Management School (ULMS) on a fixed-term basis until September 2027. You will become part of our highly motivated and professional Employability Team, providing tailored support to both undergraduate and postgraduate students across the School.

We are seeking an individual who can build effective working relationships, coordinate and promote a wide range of employability events and activities, and provide high-quality administrative support to the team. The post holder will play an important role in ensuring students are fully prepared for the world of work, supporting the delivery of an outstanding student experience from enrolment through to graduation.

In addition to supporting day-to-day employability activities, the role will contribute to key operational processes, including the coordination and monitoring of risk assessments for placements, events, and other student-facing activities. The post holder will also support the management of reference request processes, helping to ensure requests are handled efficiently, professionally, and in line with University requirements.

ULMS is one of the largest Schools within the University, with over 5,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students from diverse national and international backgrounds, alongside approximately 200 academic staff delivering more than 40 programmes of study. While we support a large student community, we recognise that every student’s journey is unique. Your contribution to ensuring each student receives a positive and supportive experience will therefore be highly valued.

You should have experience of working in an office environment and be confident using a range of standard University administrative systems. Experience of coordinating and promoting events and activities would be advantageous. You will work closely with colleagues across the Management School Employability Team, academic departments, and the University’s central Careers and Employability Team to ensure our services are delivered to the highest possible standard.

To succeed in this role, you will possess excellent organisational and communication skills, a collaborative approach to teamwork, and the ability to manage a varied workload with attention to detail. Most importantly, you will share our commitment to delivering exceptional support to students and helping them achieve their personal and professional goals.

For full details of the role and criteria for applying, please ensure that you have read the job description. For further information about the School, please refer to the Management School website.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to enhancing a workforce as diverse as our community and particularly encourage applicants who are of minoritised genders and ethnic backgrounds, living with a disability, and/or are members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Job Ref: 118293 Closing Date: 9 November 2026