About this role
An exciting opportunity has emerged within the Careers Department at the University of Bath - we are seeking a resourceful and capable Careers Consultant who can work in partnership with students, academics and professional services staff.
About us
You will be joining the Careers team, at a time when we are looking to build on our firm foundations and really position ourselves as future focussed, committed to empowering and enabling our students to become career confident, with a sense of purpose, ambition, and future direction.
Careers is entering a new phase, working with partners across the university (and externally) to expand and enhance our employability offer. With impressive graduate outcomes, a strong focus on employability, and a reputation for academic excellence, we are the university of choice for many students. We are looking for someone to help us continue this journey, and prepare our students for future success.
Careers Consultants are a trusted source of careers and employability expertise, working confidently across boundaries, with all cohorts and disciplines. You will be aligned with the School of Management, and lead on our provision for international students and global employability, although specialisms and caseloads are subject to change.
You will offer a full range of careers advice and guidance to students, through a range of modes and delivery, including 1:1, group and technology enabled.
About you
You’ll be an experienced Careers Professional, with experience in HE, understanding the demands of a highly-motivated, high calibre and ambitious cohort.
The successful candidate will bring a positive attitude, and ‘can-do’ mindset, able to thrive in a changing environment. A commitment to excellence is a must, and you will also exhibit strong relationship management and networking skills. You will have a track record in building strategic relationships, and demonstrate highly refined communication and interpersonal skills. It is imperative that you are willing and able to work with new and emerging technology, and innovate in your practice.
Further information
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Ghislaine Dell, Head of Careers ([email protected]) or Helen Stringer, Director of Employability and Student Success ([email protected])
In addition to your application please can you also attach a copy of your CV.
We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.
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