Career Advisor

Regent College London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in the UK is seeking a career coach to help students secure graduate level jobs and prepare for further studies. The role involves establishing communication channels, providing career advice, collecting data, and coordinating events. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a background in career coaching, and the ability to work independently. This varied position offers a chance to make a significant impact on student success and career readiness.

Qualifications

• Experience in career coaching or student support roles.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate career coaching and professional job support for students.
• Maintain channels of communication with students for effective coaching.
• Prepare students with relevant career advice and resources.
• Collect and maintain accurate student records and data.
• Provide accurate advice on recruitment and careers.
• Share knowledge about the current job landscape and application techniques.

Skills

Communication skills

Data management

Career coaching

Social media proficiency

Job description

Overview

This is a new post based on the Graduate Outcomes Career Team. The post holder will work closely with stakeholders including: the Graduate Outcomes Manager and team, Director Student Experience, academic staff, Work Placement Coordinators and employers to coach, support and prepare Regent College London (RCL) students to secure graduate level, professional occupations and / or progress to suitable further study.

Responsibilities

• Work in partnership with Head of Employability and Graduate Outcomes and team to establish a relevant programme of career and progression support for graduating students.
• Establish and maintain channels of communication with all relevant students to ensure that you can deliver career coaching and professional job support needs across all our campuses in a flexible way. Campus sites include: Holborn, Great Titchfield Street, Wembley, Kingsbury, Harrow, Southall.
• Create the mechanisms / processes / toolkits to prepare our students (in person, digital online and digital on demand) and ensure they gain relevant career / recruitment and progression coaching and advice to support their success both in groups and also one to one sessions.
• Co‑ordinate the collection of data as required. Including maintenance of relevant student records and appointments, interviews and outcomes and provision of accurate statistical data for internal and external requirements. This may include maintenance of paper records, where appropriate.
• Provide a 'one-stop' shop for student career queries. Co‑ordinate the provision of accurate advice to staff and students on recruitment, careers, further study and progression related matters.
• Demonstrate and share up to date knowledge on the current and future career / job landscape, relevant websites, application formats, CV requirements, networking opportunities, interview techniques and employer expectations.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, such as Academic Registry, Work Placement Team, Academic Schools and Faculty, Alumni, Recruitment Agents and Services, Employers and Employer Careers/ Recruitment services etc. on various matters relating to the provision of effective and efficient careers and recruitment information and guidance.
• Preparing blogs, write ups and promotional content.
• Using social media and online platforms to promote and advertise events.
• Monitor and measure success against Office for Students KPIs working with Academic Registry and Data teams.
• Contribute to reviews and evaluations of progression and careers processes and systems, ensuring the provision of a cost‑effective high‑quality service, writing reports when required.
• Work without direct supervision, delegating and prioritising workload as appropriate.
• Undertake administrative duties as required by the role.
• Attend and participate in meetings and working groups as appropriate, including representing team / department, when required.
• Sourcing jobs tailoring to students requirement, connecting and collaborating with employers.

Compliance Statement

This will be a varied, interesting, and challenging role, which will require flexibility, the ability to work independently as well as part of a team, and the ability to priorities to meet deadlines to the required quality standards.