Careers Adviser

University College Birmingham; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Birmingham is looking for a Careers Adviser to provide impartial career guidance to students. This role includes conducting workshops, delivering CV assistance, and maintaining labour market intelligence. Ideal candidates will have a Careers Qualification and strong communication skills. Full support for professional development will be provided.

Benefits

Professional development support

Qualifications

• Ability to deliver support to a wide age range of students.
• Skills in administration and use of IT.
• Experience working with a diverse range of clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide impartial careers information, advice, and guidance.
• Deliver group sessions and workshops.
• Maintain up-to-date labour market intelligence.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

IT proficiency

Education

Careers Qualification

Job description

Hired provides Careers, Employability and Placement Services to our students. We currently have a vacancy for a Careers Adviser to provide impartial careers information, advice and guidance to all UCB students (FE, HE and Alumni) as part of the careers offer.

This will require the delivery of group sessions and workshops, 1-1 appointments, provide CV assistance, maintain up to date labour market intelligence, developing new resources and supporting with the UCAS process. You will also develop strong links with UCB Schools and Departments regarding the Hired service.

The successful candidate will have (or be working towards) a Careers Qualification and be able to deliver support to a wide age range of students, from further education to postgraduate. You will have excellent communication and organisation skills, the ability to work with a diverse range of clients, and proficiency in administration and the use of IT.

University College Birmingham strongly encourages its staff to engage in continuous professional development in order to maintain skills and standards. Full support will be provided to the postholder

in respect of professional updating.