Careers Consultant - University of London Careers Service

The University of London

The University of London is a leading UK provider of distance and digital education internationally, offering programmes to 45,000 students in 190 countries around the world. Although proudly rooted in London, our community and impact are global.

The University of London Careers Service is recruiting a Careers Consultant to work with our distance and flexible learning students and our postgraduate research students based at the School of Advanced Study. We are looking to hire one full time post.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and innovative Careers  team. As a University of London Careers Consultant, you will work in collaboration with the wider University of London Careers Service team, University of London colleagues, our member institutions and internationally-based affiliated Teaching Centres, to design and deliver the highest possible standard of careers and employability support to our students and clients

The Career Stage Framework informs the work of the ULCS Careers Consultants in the design, delivery and evaluation of the virtual and global careers and employability provision for our students, which enables our clients to acquire the skills and resources necessary to plan and manage their careers and to secure appropriate employment or further study

University of London Careers Consultants also collaborate with colleagues from across The Careers Group (TCG) on activities that enhance the quality and effectiveness of our services.

We are looking for candidates who have experience within Higher Education careers and employability services and have a relevant qualification in careers guidance or coaching.

Further information

For more information on the role, please read the Job Description and the Job Pack. For an informal chat about the role please contact please contact  Laura Brammar, Deputy Head of University of London Careers Service laura.brammar@careers.lon.ac.uk

To be considered for this opportunity, please click the 'Apply' button above and submit your applicationbefore the closing date at midnight on Tues 23 April 2024.

Applicants for the role are also strongly recommended to observe some of the virtual sessions delivered by the University of London Careers Service Careers Consultant team to our distance and flexible learning students. Details of these observation opportunities are in the Job Pack.

Interviews and assessment activities will take place on Wednesday 8 May 2024. Panel interview and assessment activities are planned to take place virtually.

The University will be unable to sponsor candidates for a visa for this role. Successful applicants must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK for the duration of their employment.

The University currently operates a Hybrid Working framework involving a mix of working remotely and in the office. Typically, the majority of employees will be able to agree to work remotely for up to 60% of their working week, role dependent, however will be required to attend on specific days for training or team meetings.

The University of London is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive working environment where we can all be ourselves and succeed. We particularly encourage applications from members of Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities as this group is currently under-represented at all levels within the University. All appointments will be made on merit, based on the criteria identified in the job description. 

Pursuing excellence in education and equal opportunities.

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