Careers Consultant (0.6 FTE/3 days a week)

The University of London is a leading UK provider of distance and digital education offering academic programmes to 45,000 students across 190 countries.

The University also operates as a federation of 17 world-class higher education institutions.. The University of London federation represents more than 240,000 learners and 50,000 staff members. Widening access to education remains central to the University of London federation’s mission.

The Role & Team Structure

The University of London Careers Service (UoLCS) is recruiting a Careers Consultant to work  with students and graduates from The Courtauld, one of the premier Small Specialist Colleges supported by the UoLCS. As a Careers Consultant, you will support  students and graduates to develop their employability  essential skills, make informed career decisions, secure employment, and manage their careers..

The Courtauld careers teamconsists of two Careers Consultants delivering careers support to students. The other Careers Consultant also works three days per week. The team is part of the wider University of London Careers Service, sharing best practice and resources, across the other Small Specialist Colleges and Distance Flexible Learning teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide careers and employability support through one-to-one appointments, workshops, and events..
• Deliver in-person support tailored to students on specialised programmes at The Courtauld.Build relationships with academic staff, alumni, student representatives, and employers to support employability initiatives.Contribute to the development of online resources and digital learning materials..

Working Arrangements

The Courtauld expects staff to work on campus for their contracted hours, although occasional remote working may be agreed.Application & Interview Process

For more information about the Careers Consultant role, The Courtauld, and The University of London Careers Service , please review the attached Job Pack and Job Description. Please submit your application by clicking ‘Apply for job’ at the bottom of this page before the closing date by 11.55pm on Wednesday 17th of June 2026.

The University reserves the right to close the vacancy early.

Panel interviews will take place on Friday, 26th and Monday, 29th of June 2026. Interviews a will take place inperson at the Courtauld Institute, Vernon Square campus, Penton Rise, London WC1X.

Important Information

• Visa Sponsorship: The University will be unable to sponsor candidates for a visa for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
• Inclusivity & Diversity: 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.

Informal Enquiries

• For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Oby Oputa, Associate Director, University of London Careers Service, Small Specialist Colleges at: obieze.oputa@london.ac.uk
• You may also contact Karen Deadfield, Careers Consultant at the Courtauld, to find out more about the day-to-day role at: karen.deadfield@courtauld.ac.uk 

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