Careers and Employability Consultant x3

At the University of Chester, we’re passionate about transforming lives through education. Our Careers and Employability team plays a vital role in supporting our diverse community of students and graduates to thrive in an increasingly competitive job market. We are now recruiting 3 experienced Careers and Employability Consultant's to join our innovative and committed team.

As a Careers and Employability Consultant, you will:

• Partner with academic teams to embed career development and employability within the curriculum.  Whilst caseloads may vary and each Careers and Employability Consultant will see students from all courses.
• Deliver expert one-to-one and group guidance, workshops, and engaging content tailored to diverse student needs.
• Lead on curriculum-linked employability initiatives and advise on embedding real-world, experiential learning approaches.
• Use your insights and data to evaluate impact and shape best practice across the institution.
• Contribute to Chester’s Citizen Student Strategy – ensuring every student has equal access to opportunities that build social capital and career readiness.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders including employers, alumni, and academic departments to support sustainable graduate success.

We are seeking a proactive and forward-thinking careers professional who:

• Holds a recognised professional qualification in careers guidance (e.g. QCG, DipCG, CEIGHE) or has substantial experience in delivering careers-related education and support.
• Has experience in higher education careers services or graduate recruitment.
• Understands the evolving graduate labour market and the employability challenges facing diverse student groups.
• Has exceptional communication skills, strong digital literacy, and the ability to engage, inspire and influence at all levels.
• Is confident using data and digital platforms to enhance service delivery and student engagement.
• Brings a collaborative, inclusive mindset with a strong commitment to equity, diversity and belonging.

Why Join Us

This is an exciting opportunity to join a creative and supportive team at the University of Chester, where your work will directly shape the futures of our students and graduates. As a Careers and Employability Consultant, you'll play a strategic and student-facing role, contributing meaningfully to our mission of enhancing graduate outcomes and social mobility.

Generous holiday allowance: 22 days' annual leave, rising to 27 days after five years of continuous service, plus Bank/Public Holidays and additional Christmas closure days.

Inclusive and welcoming workplace: The University of Chester is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and aims to create a positive and inclusive environment for all staff and students. The University of Chester particularly welcomes applications from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community who are currently under-represented at this level in this subject area/ role. All appointments will be made on merit.

Join us and become part of a team that is passionate about helping students realise their potential, stand out in a competitive job market, and access life-changing career opportunities. For an information chat please contact Head of Careers and Employability, Angie Standish at a.standish@chester.ac.uk.

We encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants.

For further details and to apply, please visit jobs.chester.ac.uk/Vacancies.aspx

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