Student Professional Development Consultant

The University of Glasgow has been changing the world for more than 573 years, and today we are one of the world's top 100 universities. We are delighted to have been awarded Scottish University of the Year by the Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024, demonstrating that we are not only one of the best universities in the United Kingdom, but one of the best universities for the world. Our people have always been at the forefront of innovation, and our past achievements inspire our current world changers.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Student Professional Development Consultant to work within the University’s Student Services.

The University of Glasgow is committed to empowering students to identify and achieve their career goals and realize their full potential.  

As a member of Careers, Employability & Opportunity, you will support the career planning and professional development of students (UG, PGT, PGR) and early-career graduates, delivering presentations, group activities, employer events, personalized 1:1 and group coaching via a variety of channels.

You will make a significant contribution to the successful graduate outcomes of our students by integrating careers and employability into the student experience.

This role would suit an experienced Careers Advisor or someone with experience in a similar role including in recruitment or training related to graduate employment.  Also require is a good knowledge of student employability and graduate labour market, along with experience delivering careers and employability interventions.

This post is part time (21 hours per week) and fixed term for up to hard end date (31st July 2026).

Apply online at: Student Professional Development Consultant · University of Glasgow

Closing Date: 23:45 9^th September 2025

Please Note: If you are a current employee of the University of Glasgow, please be advised that the University would consider an internal secondment opportunity for this post. University of Glasgow applicants should seek clearance for release for internal secondment from their line manager before making a formal application. 

We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/.

We endorse the principles of Athena Swan https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan/   and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.

We are investing in our organisation, and we will invest in you too. 

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