Career & Employability Officer

Elizabeth School of London; Leicester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave (7.2 weeks)

Sick policy

Statutory maternity/paternity pay

Training and self-development opportunities

Grocery discounts

Cycle to work

Investing and savings opportunities

Job summary

A private higher education provider in the UK is seeking a Career and Employability Officer to support student career development and employability initiatives. The role involves providing personalized guidance, assisting with job search strategies, and developing programs to enhance students’ employability. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a relevant field and direct experience in student coaching. Benefits include grocery discounts and opportunities for training and personal development.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant discipline and/or equivalent experience.
• Direct experience supporting students in careers and employability.
• Experience in student coaching and career guidance.
• Target-driven environment experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized guidance to students on career aspirations.
• Assist students in developing effective job search strategies.
• Design and implement career development programs.
• Engage with employers, alumni to create opportunities and recruit on campus.
• Collaborate with academic and professional services for a quality student experience.
• Ensure compliance with Equal Opportunities, safeguarding and data privacy policies.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Good IT skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Ability to listen and provide empathy

Professional customer service delivery

Strong oral and written communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Excel

PowerPoint

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Customer service

Presentation skills

Education

Degree in a relevant discipline

Equivalent experience

Tools

IT Management Systems

Job description

Job Title: Career and Employability officer

Employment Type: Full Time

Working Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9am to 5pm

Reporting to: Director of Student Administration

Responsible for: Student Support & Welfare Team

Job Purpose

Elizabeth School of London is one of the fastest growing private higher education providers in the UK and currently operates campuses in London, Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester, and Northampton.

To ensure a high quality and consistent student experience to all our students, the successful candidate will work collaboratively with academic and professional services colleagues across Schools, Faculties, Student Opportunity, the Advancement Team sharing information, making connections, and improving the service we deliver.

Key responsibilities

(The Career and Employability officer will act as a source of expertise for ESL on matters relating to student career and employability and other related service)

The officer meets with students individually or in groups to assess their career aspirations, interests, skills, and strengths. They provide personalized guidance and support, helping students explore different career options and make informed decisions regarding their professional paths.

Job Search Assistance:

The officer assists students in developing effective job search strategies, including resume and cover letter writing, interview preparation, networking, and online job application techniques. They may conduct workshops or provide one-on-one coaching to help students improve their job search skills.

Employability Skills Development:

The officer helps students identify and develop the skills required for successful employment, such as communication skills, teamwork, problem-solving, leadership, and digital literacy. They may organize workshops, seminars, or training sessions to enhance students' employability skills.

The officer designs and implements career development programs and initiatives to support students' professional growth. This may include organizing career fairs, industry-specific events, guest speaker sessions, and internship or job shadowing opportunities to expose students to different career paths and connect them with employers.

Employer Engagement:

The officer establishes and maintains relationships with employers, industry professionals, and alumni to create networking and employment opportunities for students. They collaborate with employers to promote job openings, internships, and other career-related opportunities, and facilitate employer presentations and recruitment events on campus.

Additional Information

• The post holder must at all times carry out their responsibilities with due regard to the Institution’s Equal Opportunities Policy.
• The post holder must accept responsibility for ensuring that the policies and procedures relating to Health and Safety in the workplace are always adhered to.
• The post holder must respect the confidentiality of data stored electronically and by other means in line with General Data Protection Regulation 2018 (GDPR) the Data Protection Act 2018.
• The post holder must ensure that all work is carried out in professional and timely manner, with appropriate confidentiality and sensitivity.
• The post holder must have a good understanding of and adhere to Safeguarding and welfare requirements as well as how to fully apply the Safeguarding and welfare rules when supporting students.
• The post holder must promptly undertake required training necessary for the role as well as any institutional training required.

Qualifications Requirement

• Degree in a relevant discipline and/or other equivalent and relevant prior experience
• Experience
• Direct experience as a key influencer in supporting students to engage with careers and employability.
• Direct experience in student coaching/career guidance support · Direct experience of managing elements of selection and assessment
• Accustomed to operating in a target driven environment and demonstrable experience of achieving a desired business outcome. Desirable

Skills and Abilities:

• The ability to listen, provide empathy and act with discretion as required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to communicate clearly and effectively at different levels.
• Good IT skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint) including word processing, spreadsheets and use of databases.
• High resilience and an ability to work under pressure and priorities work in order to meet jobs brokerage targets.
• Professional customer service delivery to all stakeholders (students, internal staff, employers)
• Excellent knowledge and experience of using information technology and management systems together with strong oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to work efficiently to complete set tasks.
• A positive outlook and determination to succeed.
• Annual leave (7.2 weeks)
• Company Sick Policy.
• Statutory maternity/paternity pays.
• Training and self-development opportunities.
• Grocery discounts
• Cycle to work
• Investing and savings opportunities