Careers Consultant

GEDU Services; Leeds; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays

Tuition reimbursement for career development

Workplace pension scheme

Flexible Benefits: Cycle to Work, etc.

Discretionary annual performance bonus

Job summary

A higher education provider is seeking a Careers Consultant in Leeds to support students and graduates in their career journeys. This role involves personalized coaching, guidance, and resources to transition them into professional roles. Ideal candidates should have a degree in a relevant field and proven coaching experience. The offering includes competitive benefits such as annual leave, a workplace pension scheme, and various employee perks. This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in coaching or career guidance.
• Experience supporting diverse student groups.
• Knowledge of effective career planning and job market navigation.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one coaching to students for their career development.
• Conduct progress reviews to keep students on track.
• Offer advice on career exploration and educational pathways.
• Help develop actionable career plans and review them regularly.
• Collaborate with academic departments and external organizations.

Skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Excellent organisational skills

Knowledge of industry trends and labour market insights

Education

Degree in Careers Guidance, Education, or Human Resources

Job description

GBS is a higher education provider offering a range of sector-relevant courses across ten campuses in London, Birmingham, Leeds and Manchester. Working in partnership with several of the UK’s leading higher education providers, we deliver vocational, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in finance, accounting, business, construction, tourism, healthcare, and more.

Location: Leeds (On-site). Type of contract: Permanent. Working pattern: Full Time – 40hrs per week. Salary range: £38,000-£42,000pa.

About the Role

The Careers Consultant supports students and graduates in their career journey, providing personalised coaching, guidance and ongoing support to help them transition into professional-level roles.

Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive, one‑on‑one coaching to students and graduates (up to 16 months post‑graduation) to support their career and professional development.
• Complete regular progress reviews to ensure students and alumni remain on track towards achieving professional‑level roles.
• Offer expert advice on career exploration, industry trends, job market insights and educational pathways.
• Help students and graduates develop clear, actionable career plans and review and update them regularly.
• Ensure career aspirations and progression pathways are continually discussed and updated to align with individual goals and market opportunities.
• Address concerns, challenges and barriers to employment success with tailored solutions and actionable advice.
• Connect students and graduates with relevant, location‑specific resources and support services.
• Work in collaboration with the Employer Engagement Team to promote and prepare participants for suitable roles.
• Work closely with academic departments, career services and external organisations to provide comprehensive, cohesive support.
• Maintain accurate, timely records of coaching sessions, progress reviews and outcomes.
• Track and report on key metrics, including progression rates, career aspirations and challenges faced by students and alumni.

Essential

• High degree of working flexibility, including some evening and weekend work.

Qualifications

• A degree in Careers Guidance, Education, Human Resources or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Experience

• Proven experience in coaching, career guidance or a related role.
• Demonstrated success in supporting diverse groups, including mature students and individuals from widening participation backgrounds.
• Experience in career planning, goal‑setting and job market navigation.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build trust and rapport.
• Excellent organisational skills, capable of managing multiple caseloads and meeting deadlines.
• Knowledge of industry trends, labour market insights and educational pathways.

Personal Attributes

• Empathetic and proactive approach to student support and career coaching.
• Resilient and adaptable, capable of handling complex challenges in a dynamic environment.

Desirable

• Certification in coaching, career guidance or employability services is advantageous.

What We Offer

• 25 days annual leave, plus 8 public holidays.
• 1-day extra leave per year of service, up to a maximum of 5 days.
• Workplace pension scheme.
• Tuition reimbursement for career development courses.
• Flexible Benefits: Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery, Techscheme and more.
• Perks@Work discounts platform, wellbeing centre and more.
• Reward and recognition programme.
• £500 award employee referral scheme.
• Discretionary annual performance bonus.

GBS is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. We take our core values seriously and work hard to create an environment where everyone feels welcomed.