Student Support and Success (Student Futures)

We are looking for a Careers and Employability Adviser to support the aspirations and graduate outcomes of our diverse cohort of students. You will work as part of a dedicated student-facing team to deliver activities that support the career development of a diverse cohort of Roehampton students and graduates. The postholder will ideally hold a higher education teaching qualification such as Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) or equivalent portfolio demonstrating teaching expertise including curriculum design and assessment experience.

You will focus on enhancing graduate outcomes by supporting students and graduates to gain work experience through internships, placements, and other co-curricular work experience programmes.  Key elements of this role include increasing external employer presence on campus, in the curriculum, developing employer engagement opportunities for students across the University and representing the Student Futures Team at departmental -led employability events.

The University is focused on providing a first-rate student experience, at the heart of which is a commitment to high quality, research-informed teaching, with degree programmes that prepare our diverse body of students for a successful graduate career.

At Roehampton, we change lives by helping our students to develop the confidence, knowledge, and adaptability they need for a successful graduate career and fulfilling life.

We are London’s Campus University, based on a beautiful 54-acre parkland campus. This short video will give you a taste of life at our wonderful campus and its excellent facilities.  

Professional Services/Support staff up to Grade RU6 have access to the Local Government Pension Scheme; and on RU7 and above, have access to the University’s Retirement Savings Group Pension Plan, a defined contribution scheme, provided by Royal London.  Our full range of benefits are available here. 

Further information can be found on the job description. If you would like to apply for this excellent opportunity, please click on ‘apply now’ or visit the working at Roehampton pages of our website and search ‘Careers Adviser’. If you have any specific questions on the role, please contact Julie Powell, Head of Careers .

The University is committed to promoting diversity and equality of opportunity and aims to create a culture and environment where students and staff are treated fairly. The University is an equal opportunities and ‘disability confident’ employer.  

The closing date for completed applications is Tuesday 7 May 2024

Interviews will be held at the University of Roehampton campus: Thursday 16 May 2024

To enable us to respond to the market, we may interview before the closing date, so please don’t hesitate to get your application completed.

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