Careers Consultant

Are you a Careers professional with a particular interest in supporting PhDs and Postdocs? 

Do you have, or could you quickly develop, a sound understanding of the opportunities and challenges for Life Scientists across the global labour market? 

Would you like to work as part of a busy Careers Service within a multi-faceted institution?

The University of Cambridge Careers Service is seeking to appoint a full time Careers Consultant.

The role holder will primarily be responsible for providing careers education, advice and guidance to PhD candidates and Postdoctoral Research staff with a focus on those in the Life Science disciplines. 

The role involves working with a broad range of colleagues across the Collegiate University and beyond, with the role holder providing the expertise, experience, and tools to help shape activities designed to support individuals' career development.

The ideal candidate will be fascinated by the evolving Labour Market, excited by the possibilities presented by digital delivery, and an excellent communicator capable of building and sustaining relationships across the Collegiate University and beyond. 

Previous experience of careers work in a Higher Education setting, experience of graduate recruitment or similar professional experience is essential. Evidence of understanding the particular challenges faced by early career researchers would be a distinct advantage. 

More detailed information on the role can be found in the Further Particulars document, which is accessible via the link at the bottom of this advert. 

When applying, please upload your CV and cover letter which clearly sets how you meet the criteria listed in the Further Particulars along with relevant examples. Candidates will be shortlisted based upon these criteria. 

We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements.

We expect interviews to be held on Wednesday 15th March.

If you wish to make an informal enquiry about the post, please contact Jenny Blakesley at director@careers.cam.ac.uk

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please visit: http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/39333. 

If you have any technical difficulties submitting your online application, please contact the recruitment team (email sscjobs@admin.cam.ac.uk). 

Please quote reference DD35256 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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