Employability Tutor (HE) (Business and Enterprise)

University College Birmingham; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading higher education institution in Birmingham is seeking an Employability Tutor to enhance students' employability and career management skills. In this full-time position, you will support placement provision and build strong links with employers. Ideal candidates should have a level 3 qualification and relevant industry experience. Benefits include generous leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

29 days' paid leave per year

12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days

Subsidised private healthcare

Excellent staff development opportunities

Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking

Free on-site gym membership

Qualifications

• Knowledge of supporting students into placements/work experience.
• Recent industry experience relevant to Business and Enterprise.
• Willingness to conduct placement visits off-site as required.

Responsibilities

• Support students within the department of Business and Enterprise.
• Develop strong links with UCB Schools and engage with employers.
• Source and develop partnership and placement opportunities.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organisation skills

Proficiency in administration and IT

Education

Minimum level 3 qualification

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Employability Tutor (HE) (Business and Enterprise)

Location: Birmingham

Job type: Fixed term up to 12 months, Full Time

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

The 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 department of Business and Enterprise.

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 Business and Enterprise.

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.

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

Requirements & Compliance

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.

Application Details

Closing Date: Sunday 28th September 2025.

Interview Date: TBC.

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Additional Information

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.

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