Employability Tutor (Engineering + Sustainable Construction)

ZipRecruiter; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A higher education institution in Birmingham is seeking an Employability Tutor to support placement provision for higher education courses. Responsibilities include sourcing placement opportunities and building students' employability skills. Candidates should possess a minimum level 3 qualification, excellent communication, and organizational abilities. The position offers a competitive salary and extensive benefits including subsidized healthcare and generous leave.

Benefits

Generous allocation of annual leave

Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme

Subsidised private healthcare

Free on-site gym membership

Qualifications

• Knowledge of supporting students into placements or recent industry experience relevant to Engineering, Digital and Sustainable Construction.
• Flexibility for on-site placement visits is essential.

Responsibilities

• Source and develop placement opportunities.
• Support students into placements or work experience.
• Build employability and career management skills.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Proficiency in IT

Education

Minimum level 3 qualification

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Employability Tutor (HE) (Engineering, Digital and Sustainable Construction)

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £35,608 - £37,694 per annum - SS5

Job type: Permanent, Full Time

UCB is an equal opportunities employer. We are TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating.

Role

Hired provides careers, employability and placement services to our students. We currently have a vacancy for an Employability Tutor supporting both placement provision for established and new HE courses and building employability and career management skills to deliver positive graduate outcomes.

This role supports students within the School of Engineering, Digital and Sustainable Construction. You will need to develop strong links with UCB Schools and Departments regarding the service, as well as engage directly with employers to source and develop partnership and placement opportunities. The successful candidate will have knowledge of supporting students, either into placements/work experience, or have recent industry experience relevant to Engineering, Digital and Sustainable Construction. You will have excellent communication and organisation skills, the ability to work with a diverse range of clients, and proficiency in administration and the use of IT. To be successful in this application, you will possess a minimum level 3 qualification. Flexibility and a willingness to conduct placement visits off-site as required are essential.

Responsibilities

(Note: responsibilities are embedded in the role description and requirements above. The role focuses on sourcing and developing placement opportunities, supporting students into placements or work experience, and building employability and career management skills to achieve positive graduate outcomes.)

Benefits

• Generous allocation of annual leave
• 29 days' paid leave per year
• 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days
• Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme
• Employer Contributions - 20.9%
• Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service
• Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support
• Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse
• Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship
• A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including technology and cycle
• Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham
• Free on-site gym membership

Extra Information

All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education.

Closing Date - Sunday 28th September 2025.

Interview Date - TBC.

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Candidate considerations

Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Tutor, Head of Careers, Head of Courses, College Team Leader, College Trust Coordinator, College Recruiter, College Selection, Assessor, Apprenticeship Assessor, Employment Tutor, General Administration, College Assessor, Course Promoter, Business Development, Customer Relationship Officer, may also be considered for this role.