Careers Manager – Bristol & Exeter (Bristol Based)

The University of Law; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday + BH

Job summary

The University of Law (Bristol campus) seeks an experienced Careers Manager to lead our careers provision across Bristol and Exeter, combining leadership, coaching and stakeholder engagement to enhance graduate outcomes and the student experience.

The role is hybrid, requiring 3/4 days per week on the Bristol campus with some remote work, and occasional travel to Exeter. You will manage a team of Careers Consultants and deliver a range of employability activities.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing or leading teams.
• Experience delivering careers guidance or employability support.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organisational and project management abilities.
• Confident at influencing and engaging diverse stakeholders.
• Proactive, collaborative approach with focus on student success.
• Strong IT skills and use of virtual/digital engagement tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop careers provision across Bristol and Exeter campuses.
• Manage, motivate and support a team of Careers Consultants and advisers.
• Deliver careers and employability activities including workshops and events.
• Drive student engagement and graduate outcomes through initiatives.
• Build relationships with employers, professional bodies and external partners.
• Contribute to national Employability projects and strategic initiatives.
• Monitor performance against targets and KPIs, driving continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with campus leadership to support local priorities and recruitment.

Skills

People management

Careers guidance

Stakeholder mgmt

Communication

Project management

IT skills

Job description

We're looking for an experienced and inspiring Careers Manager to lead our careers provision at our Bristol campus, with responsibility for supporting students across both Bristol and Exeter campuses.

This is an exciting opportunity to combine leadership, coaching and stakeholder engagement in a role that directly impacts student success. You'll oversee the delivery of a high-quality careers programme, manage a small team, and work closely with employers, academic colleagues and wider university stakeholders to enhance graduate outcomes and the student experience.

This role operates on a hybrid working arrangement that will require at least 3/4 days travel into our Bristol campus each week, with flexibility to work remotely for the remainder of the week.

Occasional travel to our Exeter campus will also be required to support our careers provision and wider student community. This may fluctuate in line with business requirements.

As a Careers Manager You Will

• Lead and develop careers provision across Bristol and Exeter (as required), ensuring a consistent, high-quality service for students at both campuses.
• Manage, motivate and support a team of Careers Consultants and advisers.
• Deliver a range of careers and employability activities including workshops, employer events, mentoring schemes, inductions and one-to-one careers guidance.
• Drive student engagement, satisfaction and graduate outcomes through innovative employability initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with employers, professional bodies and external partners.
• Contribute to national Employability projects and strategic initiatives.
• Monitor performance against targets and KPIs, ensuring continuous improvement across services.
• Work collaboratively with campus leadership teams to support local priorities and student recruitment objectives.

Is this you?

• Previous management or team leadership experience.
• Experience providing careers guidance, career coaching, employability support or a similar advisory service.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organisational and project management abilities.
• Confidence influencing and engaging a wide range of stakeholders.
• A proactive and collaborative approach with a genuine commitment to student success.
• Strong IT skills, including experience using virtual platforms and digital engagement tools.

Closing date for applications is Sunday 29th November 2026 (midnight).

We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the specified closing date should we receive sufficient applications.

Why join us?

Along with a competitive salary of £44,000 to £46,000 per annum, you'll enjoy:

• A generous annual leave entitlement of 30 days plus bank holidays (pro rata).
• Access to a wide range of staff and student discount platforms.
• Private Medical Scheme and Life Assurance.
• Contributory Pension Scheme.
• Season Ticket Loans and Student Discounts.

Be part of a diverse and inclusive community

We are committed to ensuring our workforce is reflective of our diverse student population. We actively seek to increase representation across all backgrounds and identities, and we provide support and adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

For more information, please contact [e-mail].

Please note: For this opportunity, you must be able to prove you have the right to work in the UK. If in doubt, please visit the GOV.UK Right to Work Checklist. We are not a licensed sponsor.

Some posts within the University are subject to a DBS check. You will be notified of this during the application process.