Careers Information and Engagement Officer

City St George’s, University of London is the University of business, practice and the professions and brings together the expertise and excellence of City, University of London and St George’s, University of London into one institution.

The combined university is one of the largest suppliers of the health workforce in the capital, as well as one of the largest higher education destinations for London students.

We are looking for an information and communications enthusiast to add a touch of sparkle to our marketing and engagement services for our award winning Careers and Employability team.

Background

Careers & Employability is pivotal in supporting City St George's to deliver a student experience that combines academic excellence with a focus on employability. Studying at City St George's enables our graduates to develop the intellectual capacity, skills and personal attributes required to move into the graduate position they desire, while also fostering the mindset and attitude necessary to embark on a rewarding lifelong career.

As career aspirations are unique to each individual, we deliver a service that is focused on the student and which delivers Careers Information, Advice and Guidance tailored to their needs as they progress through their studies.

Responsibilities

This role provides careers information to City St George's students and recent graduates to develop their career management skills and enhance their employability. The role has two main areas of responsibility:

1. Plan, develop and deliver marketing, communications and social media activity to enable the Careers & Employability team to deliver activities and programmes that will effectively engage students with their career learning.
2. Maintain, create and publish digital careers information content on topics and sectors of interest for our students and graduates

Both areas will be underpinned by research into the employability needs of
City St George’s students and graduates and the changing labour market.

Person Specification

The ideal candidate will have the following experience and skills:

Experience of working on marketing and communications campaigns in a professional setting; excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to collect, analyse, interpret and present information effectively.

You will be able to write compelling and engaging content for websites, email newsletters and social media communications, for a range of audiences, with good attention to detail and accuracy in your work.

Additional Information

Closing date: 11th November 2024 at 11:59pm.

City St George’s offers a sector-leading salary, pension scheme and benefits including a comprehensive package of staff training and development.

City St George’s, University of London is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all its activities, processes, and culture for our whole community, including staff, students and visitors.

We welcome applications regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, pregnancy, race and ethnic origin, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation and socio-economic background.

City St George’s operates a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants.

At City St George’s, subject to agreement, relevant Professional Services roles may be undertaken in a hybrid way, involving a mixture of working on campus and at home each week.

Regardless of where colleagues are working, City St George’s, University of London’s premises will be their primary and contractual place of work.

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