Careers Consultant

University of Bedfordshire; Bedford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK higher education institution is looking for a professional to enhance Graduate Outcomes and deliver careers guidance. You will collaborate with academic departments and employers while offering inclusive support to students through workshops and one-on-one sessions. A strong understanding of the graduate labour market and excellent interpersonal skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering professional careers advice and guidance in higher education or a similar setting.
• Strong understanding of graduate labour market and employability trends.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Use data to inform action planning to improve Graduate Outcomes.
• Deliver inclusive careers guidance through 1:1 sessions and workshops.
• Build strong employer relationships for employability initiatives.

Skills

Experience in delivering professional careers advice

Strong understanding of the graduate labour market

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Collaborative, data-informed mindset

Job description

This is a pivotal role within our Careers & Employability Service, focused on enhancing Graduate Outcomes and supporting the delivery of our university-wide Employability Strategy. You'll work closely with academic departments, employers, and students to ensure every graduate is equipped for success.

• Use data to inform collaborative action planning with academic departments to improve Graduate Outcomes.
• Contribute to curriculum and extracurricular skills development aligned with university strategy.
• Deliver high-quality, inclusive careers guidance through 1:1 sessions, group workshops, and presentations, both in-person and online.
• Build strong employer relationships to support cross-functional employability initiatives.
• Stay ahead of recruitment trends, locally, nationally, and internationally to inform service delivery.
• Represent the service at employability-related working groups and university meetings.

Requirements:

• Experience in delivering professional careers advice and guidance in higher education or a similar setting.
• A strong understanding of the graduate labour market and employability trends.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a student-centred approach.
• A collaborative, data-informed mindset and a commitment to continuous improvement.

The University is committed to equality of opportunity and values the diversity of all its workforce and student population.

At the University of Bedfordshire, inclusivity is a key University value, and we are committed to creating an environment in which we celebrate and value the diversity of our staff and student community and provide fair opportunities and outcomes for all.

We recognise that diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent and benefit from the opportunities that the diversity of talent and thought creates.

We particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in the University of Bedfordshire's workforce, including people from Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority backgrounds (particularly in roles in grades 7 and above), disabled people, LGBTQ+ people, and women in some senior grades.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.