Careers Advisor (Full Time, Permanent)

Location: Harper Adams University Campus Locations 

Harper Adams University has one of the top rates for graduate employment amongst UK higher education institutions and this role holder is responsible for the provision of careers and employability consultancy, including careers information, advice, expertise and guidance alongside other employability interventions with the aim of raising the aspirations of students and ensuring their success in line with the university’s strategic mission.  

The post-holder will work as part of a small team working directly with students, academic colleagues and professional support staff to provide quality advice, information and guidance and curriculum consultancy. The postholder will act as a key point of call for careers and the employability of students. The postholder will also connect students with university-wide initiatives, programmes and wider employability opportunities. 

The successful candidate will have experience of delivery of careers information, advice and guidance within a careers service function/environment, including the creation of resources, face-to-face support and online support. Along with experience in the development and delivery of curriculum-based credit bearing career management and employability content and be able to maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, influencing the development of good practice and supporting service enhancement. 

Experience/Qualifications (Essential):

• Undergraduate degree or relevant experience
• Professional qualification in Careers Guidance at level 6/7

Knowledge/Skills (Essential):

• Advanced use of Microsoft Word / Excel / Outlook / PowerPoint and databases
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Advanced skills in the analysis and interpretation of data and its effective presentation to others
• Excellent presentation skills, the ability to design and deliver engaging lectures, workshops both online and in person

For further information about the University or to see full job description, please visit our website at www.harper-adams.ac.uk

For an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Lisa McWilliams, Head of Careers & Employability via email lmcwilliams@harper-adams.ac.uk

Application Procedure:

Please click on the above ‘Apply’ button to be redirected to our website Harper Adams e-Recruitment programme to be completed no later than midnight on Sunday 25^th October 2026.

Should you require any adjustments to complete your application for this role then please contact vacancies@harper-adams.ac.uk

Unfortunately, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship in line with Home Office requirements. Candidates will therefore be unable to secure a Skilled Worker visa for this role and will require an alternative source of right to work in the UK.

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