HE Careers Consultant

Fixed Term (maternity leave)

About Us:

Hartpury University and Hartpury College are among the UK’s leading specialist education providers in agriculture, animal, equine, sport and veterinary nursing. We provide world-class facilities to more than 4,500 university and college-level students. The University is rated top 10 in the UK for Teaching Quality and has 97% graduate employability, whilst the College is rated Ofsted Outstanding in all areas.

Hartpury is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive. We particularly welcome applicants that we are underrepresented in, including those from ethnically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI+ communities, and those living with disabilities. As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion we offer a range of inclusive policies, flexible working arrangements and a multi-faith space to support staff from different backgrounds. To find out more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity, please click here.

About the Role:

Be a key member of the Innovation, Careers and Enterprise student support team, within a specialist university working to support students within Equine and Veterinary Nursing departments with impartial careers advice and guidance.

Working with University programme managers and departments to develop and provide careers & guidance, utilising our Knowledge, Attributes, Skills, and Experience framework to assist University Students, develop CPD plans that enable them to stand out from the crowd following graduation.

Collaborate with academic staff, industry, specialist agencies to bring to life employability options for students.

Demonstrate the ability to review Graduate Outcomes data to inform and engage departments, demonstrating a continuous improvement approach and mindset that enables both ICE and academic teams to strive for excellence.   

About You:

• Experience providing professional consultation through advice and guidance is essential.
• Experience of research and maintain knowledge of career opportunities within our niche programme areas, utilizing wider labour market information to inform advice and guidance.
• Ideally, hold a level 6 qualification in Career Guidance and Development, however gaining this qualification whilst in the role can be supported with a relevant learning agreement by Hartpury for a suitable candidate.

We offer a fantastic package of staff benefits including:

• Hybrid working
• 25 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays rising to 30 days with length of service
• Wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous pension scheme (LGPS)/(TPS)
• Employee Discounts Scheme
• Onsite fitness facilities
• Support for continuous professional development
• Flexible working opportunities available
• Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.  All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks. 

Click the button below to apply online or telephone (01452) 702135 to request documents by post. 

Click here to view the full Job Description and Person Specification

The closing date for receipt of applications is 24^th March 2024

We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the specified closing date should we receive sufficient applications or in order to respond to business needs. In order to avoid missing an opportunity to apply please submit your application as early as possible.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK.

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