Employability Consultant (Curriculum)

Royal Holloway University of London; Egham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent UK university in Egham is seeking an Employability Consultant to lead inclusive employability support and manage an Employability Coordinator. You'll collaborate with academic staff to integrate employability strategies into the curriculum while working closely with employers to improve student outcomes. This role offers generous leave, training, and development opportunities, and is based on a scenic campus close to London.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Training and Development opportunities

Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution

Cycle to Work scheme

Help with eyesight testing costs

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering inclusive employability support across various academic schools.
• Ability to manage and lead a team effectively.
• Familiarity with digital tools and data systems to track impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead on delivering inclusive employability support across academic schools.
• Manage an Employability Coordinator.
• Collaborate with academic staff to co-design and embed IAG and mentoring into the curriculum.
• Work closely with employers and industry partners to enhance student outcomes.
• Utilise digital tools and data to inform improvements.

Skills

Proactive mindset

Student-focused approach

Collaboration with academic staff

Experience in employability support

Digital tools proficiency

Job description

Overview

Full-Time, Permanent. Applications are invited for the post of Employability Consultant in Royal Holloway Careers Service.

Royal Holloway’s RH2030s strategy sets a bold direction for delivering careers education that is inclusive, industry-connected, and future-focused. The Careers Service is transforming its approach to align with this vision through embedding employability within the curriculum, strengthening partnerships with industry, and ensuring all students are equipped with the skills, experiences, and confidence to succeed in a rapidly evolving world of work. We are committed to delivering accessible, impactful employability support that reflects the diverse ambitions and needs of our community throughout their student journey to get future ready.

We are seeking a proactive and student-focused Employability Consultant to join our evolving Careers Service. In line with the university’s RH2030s strategy, you will lead on delivering inclusive employability support across academic schools, managing an Employability Coordinator, and collaborate with academic staff to co-design and embed Information, Advice & Guidance (IAG), mentoring, and work-based learning opportunities directly into the curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Lead on delivering inclusive employability support across academic schools.
• Manage an Employability Coordinator.
• Collaborate with academic staff to co-design and embed Information, Advice & Guidance (IAG), mentoring, and work-based learning opportunities directly into the curriculum.
• Work closely with employers and industry partners to enhance work-based learning and student outcomes.
• Utilise digital tools and data systems to track impact and inform improvements.
• Contribute to an innovative, accessible careers service that equips all students with the confidence, skills, and experience to thrive in a changing world of work.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Training and Development opportunities
• Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution
• Various schemes including Cycle to Work, Season Ticket Loans and help with the cost of Eyesight testing
• Free parking

Details

The post is based in Egham, where the University is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Sonia Vij on [e-mail] or Phil Simcock on [e-mail]. For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at: [e-mail]. Please quote the reference: 0525-116-R2.

Closing Date: 19 October 2025. Interview Date: Week commencing 27 October 2025.