Student Opportunities Project Officer

Birmingham City University; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK educational institution is seeking a Student Opportunities Project Officer to assist in developing and implementing professional mentoring and volunteering initiatives. The role focuses on engagement with students, recent graduates, and stakeholders to enhance employability and drive graduate outcomes. Ideal candidates will be Birmingham City University graduates from 2024/25, with relevant experience in collaborative projects. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact within a dynamic and supportive team environment.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Opportunity to impact student careers

Qualifications

• Experience in engaging with students and recent graduates.
• Prior experience in community partnerships or events coordination.
• Strong interpersonal skills for diverse interactions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Professional Mentoring and Volunteering programmes.
• Engage with students and external stakeholders.
• Support and promote events like careers fairs.

Skills

Experience of working with employers

Ability to work to targets

Project management skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Degree from Birmingham City University

Job description

Student Opportunities Project Officer - Grow Your Own

Department Careers and Employability Location Curzon Building Salary £26,266 to £28,995per annum Fixed Term Post Type Full Time Release Date 26 January 2026 Closing Date 23.59 hours GMT on Sunday 08 February 2026 Interview Date Friday 20 February 2026 Reference C126002

We have an exciting opportunity for a Student Opportunities Officerwithin the Careers and Student Opportunities Directoratefor afixed termuntilJanuary 2028.The key aims of the role are to support with the development and implementation of our Professional Mentoring, Go Abroad and Volunteering programmes and wider initiatives. This will involve engaging with students, recent graduates and external stakeholders to maximise participation and drive graduate employment outcomes.

Our Student Opportunities Project Officers work within the sector-aligned Student Opportunities Team, sourcing and promoting volunteering opportunities, supporting Professional Mentoring, Go Abroad and Volunteering events from bespoke masterclasses to being present at large scale careers fairs for over 1000 students.

We are looking for someone with previous experience of working with employers, community organisations and partners. You should have experience of working to targets and working on multiple projects simultaneously. You will be comfortable working independently while playing a pivotal part in a small, fast-paced and ambitious team seeking to make a real impact on student’s and graduate’s prospects.

This vacancy is only open to Birmingham City University graduates from the academic year 2024/25. To be eligible, you must have completed your course between 1 August 2024 and 31 July 2025, and you must no longer be studying.

As you are applying for a role as part of the Grow Your Own Graduate Programme, you should contact a member of the Careers and Student Opportunities team to receive support with the application process and ensure the best chance of success. You will also receive communications around future Grow Your Own opportunities.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a keen interest in developing long-term relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, seeking a role where they have a significant impact, the space to be creative and to work with a diverse range of people including supporting students. Come and be part of a university that is truly transforming – there has never been a better time to join us.

In this important role linked to “Talent for Tomorrow”, a designated pillar within the 2030 strategy, you will work closely with Careers and Student Opportunities colleagues, local and national partners and other stakeholders to co-create flexible and impactful opportunities that support our student’s progression into successful careers.

You will be joining a supportive and encouraging Careers and Student Opportunities directorate, who have a real passion and desire to improve student outcomes and progression.

Informal queries regarding this role are welcomed and should be directed to Ellie Galvin, Mentoring Officer,[e-mail]

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and to an environment that supports lawful free speech and academic freedom. We will continuously review and improve our policies, practices, and procedures to ensure that we are promoting these in all aspects of our operations. We believe that by working together, combining our many different backgrounds and life experiences, we will empower each other to reach our full potential.

The appointed candidate will normally be employed through our subsidiary company BCU Support Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Birmingham City University. Appointees with prior LGPS membership who wish to enter the LGPS scheme will be able to do so and will be employed by Birmingham City University directly.