About this role
Post Title: Careers and Employability Officer School/ Department: Careers & Employability Salary: Grade 6, £31,236- £37,694 per annum Location: On-site, Canary Wharf, London Contract: Full-Time, Permanent Job Purpose The Careers and Employability Officer plays a key role in delivering Bath Spa University's careers and employability offer across the Canary Wharf and Birmingham campuses. Working as part of the wider Careers & Employability team, the postholder will support students and graduates to develop the confidence, skills, professional identity and networks needed to achieve successful progression into employment, career advancement, career change, self-employment, entrepreneurship or further study The role focuses on delivering a visible, accessible and high-quality employability service through a blend of curriculum-based activity, workshops, events and career coaching in 1-2-1, group and online settings. The postholder will work proactively to engage students throughout their academic journey, particularly mature learners, working professionals and career changers, ensuring employability support is relevant, inclusive and aligned to the needs of the Canary Wharf student population The successful candidate will be an adaptable and student-focused practitioner who is confident delivering employability education in a range of settings and able to support students with diverse aspirations and career pathways. Careers and Employability Support Deliver high-quality careers, employability and progression support through one-to-one appointments, drop-ins, workshops, digital resources and group activities to students across all academic disciplines (Business and Management, Computing and Health and Social Care Management. Support students in identifying and articulating their skills, strengths, experiences and professional identity Help students explore and pursue a range of progression pathways, including graduate employment, career advancement, career change, further study, self-employment and entrepreneurship. Provide support on applications, CVs, cover letters, LinkedIn profiles, interviews, assessment centres, networking and professional development. Promote opportunities that support career readiness and progression, including internships, mentoring, work-related learning, enterprise programmes and graduate opportunities. Be engaged with labour market intelligence, utilising and sharing this information with students in an engaging way. Support final-year students and recent graduates as they transition into employment, further study, professional practice or self-employment and promote and support engagement with graduate support initiatives and alumni activities. Build a strong working knowledge of Graduate Outcomes and the Graduate Outcomes Survey in order support promotion and messaging priorities. Confidently communicate the GOS message and explain its importance to students and graduates. Work closely with the Graduate Outcomes team, supporting shared priorities and engagement activities. Support the planning and delivery of events at Canary Wharf campus, including but not limited to careers fairs, employer networking events and guest speaker sessions. Facilitate employer presentations, networking events, careers fairs, industry panels and guest speaker sessions. Develop and maintain resource and guidance materials aligned to the needs of the student population. Deliver inclusive support that recognises and values diverse backgrounds, experiences and ambitions. Act as the lead staff member for Careers and Employability in the One Stop Shop hub at Canary Wharf and signpost students to relevant university support services where appropriate. Collaborate closely with Bath-based colleagues to translate centrally developed activities to the Canary Wharf context, acting as the local lead on relevant programmes or activities i.e. Mentoring. Curriculum and Career Education Design and deliver engaging employability and career development learning activities within academic programmes. Develop and maintain strong working relationships with academic colleagues, Programme Leaders and Lecturers, providing clear and effective guidance on EiC and supporting its successful integration across academic programmes. Support the delivery of curriculum-based employability provision across Business, Computing and Health and Social Care programmes. Deliver workshops that develop career management skills, self-awareness, professional identity, networking confidence and employability skills. In collaboration with the Enterprise team, design and deliver workshops focused on supporting students with entrepreneurial concepts and self-employment. Support students to recognise and articulate the skills and attributes developed through their academic studies and wider experiences. Student Engagement and Visibility Represent the Careers & Employability Team at university Open Days, Applicant Days, and other student recruitment events. Deliver presentations and engage with prospective students, applicants, and visitors regarding employability support available at Bath Spa University. Support the delivery of student inductions and welcome activities, introducing students to Careers & Employability services and resources. Actively promote careers support services and employability opportunities to students and graduates. Develop and deliver creative approaches that increase student awareness of, and engagement with, employability support. Support the development of career champion activity where appropriate. Data, Evaluation and Administration Maintain accurate student records and appointment notes using relevant university systems i.e. Target Connect Produce monthly reports for Line Manager, and wider Careers and Employability Management team, using data to demonstrate activity, progress, and outcomes. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records on Target Connect and other appropriate reporting platforms. Ensure reports and supporting data are stored in the appropriate folders and readily available for Line Manager meetings. Gather feedback and evaluate all relevant activities using established team-wide evaluation processes, using insight to inform service improvement. Monitor student engagement and contribute to reporting requirements as requested. Use available data, labour market intelligence and insight to support planning and prioritisation. Ensure compliance with university policies, procedures, and data protection requirements. Team Contribution Work collaboratively with colleagues across Careers & Employability and the wider Student Experience teams. Contribute positively to a high-performing and student-centred team culture. Share good practice and contribute to the continuous improvement of services and activities. Work across both Canary Wharf and Birmingham sites as required by business needs. Participate in team meetings and contribute to the continuous improvement of the student experience. Maintain awareness of developments within employability, career development and the graduate labour market.