Careers & Employability Trainer

Liverpool John Moores University; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A university in the UK is seeking a part-time Careers & Employability Trainer to join their Student Futures team. The role involves planning and delivering workshops aimed at enhancing students' employability skills. Candidates should have solid experience in career training and an understanding of the challenges faced by students from diverse backgrounds. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact on students' future success.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in career and employability training, preferably in higher education.
• Strong understanding of the challenges and opportunities for students from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to design, deliver and evaluate impact-based professional development.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver workshops for students or adult learners.
• Design and facilitate engaging sessions within and beyond the curriculum.
• Provide expert support and consultancy to academic colleagues and students.

Skills

Career and employability training

Understanding of today's economy

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Job description

Overview

LJMU is seeking an experienced part-time Careers & Employability Trainer to join our award‑winning Student Futures team. Student Futures is LJMU’s Careers, Employability and Start‑Up team, providing a diverse range of services, experiences, advice and guidance directly to students and graduates designed to transform their skills, mindset and future success. As a value‑adding partner, Student Futures provides expert consultancy and practical support to academic colleagues across the university.

Key Themes

• Employability skills & strengths
• Sourcing and succeeding in work‑based & placement learning
• Tailored support for diverse student groups
• Securing a fulfilling onward destination
• Thriving in early careers as a graduate professional

Responsibilities

Plan, deliver and continuously improve effective workshops for students or adult learners. Design and facilitate creative, engaging and impact‑rich sessions within and beyond the curriculum. Provide expert support and consultancy to academic colleagues and students, helping diverse groups to develop, recognise and showcase their strengths.

Qualifications & Skills

• Solid experience in career and employability training, preferably in higher education.
• Strong understanding of today’s economy, the challenges and opportunities for students from a range of backgrounds.
• Excellent communicator, self‑organiser and team player.
• Evidence of ability to design, deliver and evaluate impact‑based professional development.

Diversity and Inclusion

LJMU values diversity and provides a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone can fulfil their potential.

Application Deadline

All vacancies will be closed to applications at midnight on the advertised closing date, unless otherwise stated.