Careers and Employability Consultant

University of Chester; Chester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the University of Chester as a Careers and Employability Consultant, where your role will support students' career readiness and success. You'll work collaboratively with academic teams and stakeholders to enhance employability through innovative practices, while enjoying generous benefits in an inclusive workplace.

Benefits

22 days' annual leave, rising to 27 days after five years

Bank/Public Holidays

Additional Christmas closure days

Qualifications

• Experience in higher education careers services or graduate recruitment.
• Understanding of the evolving graduate labour market and employability challenges.

Responsibilities

• Deliver one-to-one and group guidance, workshops, and engaging content.
• Lead on curriculum-linked employability initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Digital literacy

Collaboration

Education

Recognised professional qualification in careers guidance (e.g. QCG, DipCG, CEIGHE)

Job description

UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER

DASA – CAREERS & EMPLOYABILITY

CAREERS AND EMPLOYABILITY CONSULTANT X 3

£35,116 - £38,249 PER ANNUM

PERMANENT CONTRACTS

At the University of Chester, we’re passionate about transforming lives through education. Our Careers and Employability team plays a vital role in supporting our diverse community of students and graduates to thrive in an increasingly competitive job market. We are now recruiting 3 experienced Careers and Employability Consultant's to join our innovative and committed team.

As a Careers and Employability Consultant, you will:

• Partner with academic teams to embed career development and employability within the curriculum.Whilst caseloads may vary and each Careers and Employability Consultant will see students from all courses.
• Deliver expert one-to-one and group guidance, workshops, and engaging content tailored to diverse student needs.
• Lead on curriculum-linked employability initiatives and advise on embedding real-world, experiential learning approaches.
• Use your insights and data to evaluate impact and shape best practice across the institution.
• Contribute to Chester’s Citizen Student Strategy – ensuring every student has equal access to opportunities that build social capital and career readiness.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders including employers, alumni, and academic departments to support sustainable graduate success.

We are seeking a proactive and forward-thinking careers professional who:

• Holds a recognised professional qualification in careers guidance (e.g. QCG, DipCG, CEIGHE) or has substantial experience in delivering careers-related education and support.
• Has experience in higher education careers services or graduate recruitment.
• Understands the evolving graduate labour market and the employability challenges facing diverse student groups.
• Has exceptional communication skills, strong digital literacy, and the ability to engage, inspire and influence at all levels.
• Is confident using data and digital platforms to enhance service delivery and student engagement.
• Brings a collaborative, inclusive mindset with a strong commitment to equity, diversity and belonging.

Why Join Us

This is an exciting opportunity to join a creative and supportive team at the University of Chester, where your work will directly shape the futures of our students and graduates. As a Careers and Employability Consultant, you'll play a strategic and student-facing role, contributing meaningfully to our mission of enhancing graduate outcomes and social mobility.

Generous holiday allowance: 22 days' annual leave, rising to 27 days after five years of continuous service, plus Bank/Public Holidays and additional Christmas closure days.

Inclusive and welcoming workplace: The University of Chester is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and aims to create a positive and inclusive environment for all staff and students.The University of Chester particularly welcomes applications from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community who are currently under-represented at this level in this subject area/ role.All appointments will be made on merit.

Join us and become part of a team that is passionate about helping students realise their potential, stand out in a competitive job market, and access life-changing career opportunities.For an information chat please contact Head of Careers and Employability, Angie Standish at [e-mail].

We encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants.

For further details and to apply, please visit https://jobs.chester.ac.uk/Vacancies.aspx

The vacancy will be listed under ‘Professional Services’. Please ensure you provide clear examples against all criteria.

Closing date: Midnight on Friday 18^th July 2025.