Careers Adviser

Abertay University; Dundee; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Scotland is looking for a qualified Careers Adviser to provide part-time support (21 hours per week) to students, helping them realize their career goals through effective guidance, workshops, and presentations. Candidates should exhibit excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be flexible in managing tasks, and have an empathetic approach. This role includes delivering skills-based career programs and will require a PVG check prior to commencement.

Qualifications

• Strong ability to motivate students and build rapport.
• Capacity to manage a busy caseload effectively.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide careers information and one-to-one guidance interviews to students.
• Deliver group work and presentations.
• Run skills-based career programmes.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organised, flexible

Team player

Empathetic approach

Job description

Careers Adviser

Part time (21 hours per week over 52 weeks or 27.3 hours over 40 weeks)
Grade 6 (£32,079.92 - £37,694.44) pro rata
Permanent

Abertay is a modern university with a global outlook, rooted in its local and national communities. We have made our mark with high quality, well‑directed teaching and research, and a stimulating and enriching experience for our students.

The Careers Service supports and inspires our students to realise their career goals by developing their career management skills, preparing them for the world of work. The Service offers a range of employability related activities, including work placements and skills‑based careers programmes such as the Abertay Skills Award, Career Mentoring Scheme, and Graduate Success Award.

The University now seeks to appoint a qualified Careers Adviser to work 21 hours per week over 52 weeks or 27.3 hours per week across 40 weeks of the academic year.

Responsibilities

• Provide careers information, advice, and guidance to students, including one‑to‑one guidance interviews
• Deliver group work and presentations
• Deliver skills‑based programmes such as the Career Mentoring Scheme and Graduate Success Award

Qualifications & Skills

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to motivate and build rapport with a range of people
• Organised, flexible, and able to manage a busy caseload
• Capable of working on own initiative as well as being a team player
• Empathetic and non‑judgemental approach

Please note that the successful candidate will be required to undergo a PVG check before commencing work.

Application Process

If you believe you have the skills and experience for this exciting and challenging role, please submit your application through our online recruitment system, which can be found at https://www.abertay.ac.uk/discover/work-here/jobs/.

Equal Opportunities

Committed to Equal Opportunities
Abertay University is a Scottish Registered Charity,
No: SC016040