RVC & RCA Careers Consultant - Fixed term Contract (11 months)

The University of London

The University of London is both the UK’s largest provider of international distance and online learning and the convenor of a federation of 17 renowned higher education institutions.

The federation brings together more than 250,000 learners and 50,000 staff in a collaborative community that is delivering high-quality research and education across all disciplines.

Since 1858, we have expanded access to world-class higher education. Today, around 40,000 students in more than 190 countries are part of our global learning community.

About the Role

The University of London Careers Service (UoLCS) is recruiting a Careers Consultant to support students and graduates at two specialist University of London member institutions: the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) and the Royal College of Art (RCA).

This is an exciting opportunity to support students and graduates from two distinctive institutions to develop their employability, make informed career decisions and achieve their career goals. You will deliver careers guidance, workshops, events and digital resources tailored to students studying veterinary medicine, veterinary nursing and biological sciences at the RVC, alongside postgraduate students preparing for careers across the creative and cultural industries at the RCA.

Working in partnership with academics, employers, alumni and professional services colleagues, you will help embed employability within the curriculum and wider student experience while contributing to the continued development of careers provision across both institutions.

As part of the wider University of London Careers Service, you will share ideas, resources and best practice with colleagues across the Small Specialist Colleges and Distance Flexible Learning teams.

Working Arrangements

The role is split equally between the Royal Veterinary College (0.4 FTE) and the Royal College of Art (0.4 FTE). The successful candidate will work across both institutions and will be expected to work flexibly in line with their respective working arrangements. Working pattern is as follows: Wednesdays and Thursdays at the RVC and Tuesdays and Fridays at the RCA.

Application & Interview Process

For more information about the role, the Royal Veterinary College, the Royal College of Art and the University of London Careers Service, please review the Job Pack and Job Description.

Please submit your application by clicking 'Apply' before the closing date of Monday, 17^th of August (11.55pm).

The University reserves the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.

Online panel interviews will take place on Wednesday, 26^th and Thursday, 27^th of August 2026.

Important Information

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

The University of London is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive working environment. We particularly encourage applications from members of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, who are currently under-represented across the University. All appointments will be made on merit against the criteria set out 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 Rachel Orsborne, Careers Consultant both at the RVC and RCA, at rorsborne@rvc.ac.uk to find out more about the role.

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