Careers Consultant

3 weeks ago


Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Newcastle University Full time

We are a world class research-intensive university. We deliver teaching and learning of the highest quality. We play a leading role in economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.

What’s in it for you? Newcastle University is a great place to work, with excellent benefits. We have a generous holiday package; plus the opportunity to buy more, great pension schemes and a number of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

Newcastle is an inclusive global University community where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As a University of Sanctuary, we aim to provide a welcoming place of safety for all, offering opportunities to people fleeing violence and persecution.

**Salary**: £32,348 to £34,308 with progression to £42,155 per annum

**Closing Date**: 26 February 2023

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast paced and forward-thinking Careers Service that plays a crucial role in helping students from across the University to identify and progress into a variety of highly fulfilling career destinations.

You must have a degree (or equivalent) and a professional qualification in careers guidance would be beneficial whilst graduate recruitment / industry experience would also be useful. Enterprising and self-motivated with personal impact, team and communication skills, you will have good understanding of the graduate labour market along with significant experience of 1-1 advice/guidance/coaching and of teaching, training or facilitating group work. You must be able to deal sensitively and productively with students, colleagues, and employers.

**Interviews to be held**: TBC

Key Accountabilities Conduct 1-1 careers advice sessions with students and graduates of any degree discipline and offer in-depth careers guidance interviews to students and graduates from a designated caseload Liaise and collaborate with academic staff and other stakeholders to both gather and provide information on student attitudes/needs, graduate employment issues and developments in relevant career areas and generally support them in their work as it affects the employability of graduates Negotiate and monitor an annual Employability & Enterprise Action Plan with relevant staff in allocated Schools, Faculties, Graduate Schools and central services. This involves analysing student engagement data and developing appropriate intervention plans informed by this Devise, prepare and deliver a range of interactive group presentations and workshops both centrally and in designated Schools, Faculties and Graduate Schools, based on a number of core themes, to develop the career management skills of the University’s students and graduates Maintain a thorough knowledge and understanding of a wide range of employers, occupations, recruitment procedures, labour market trends etc. in order to provide a high quality, informed service to our customers. This includes visiting and hosting graduate employers on campus Contribute to the planning and delivery of some of the major careers projects or events on campus: this includes determining the format, recruiting speakers where appropriate, ensuring the delivery and organising publicity Contribute to the implementation of University policy and practice in relation to careers education, information and guidance by representing the Careers Service at appropriate committees Contribute to a range of working parties and within these take responsibility for specific activities e.g. devise core sessions, develop course materials, review workbooks Take the lead for developing the services we offer to specific customer groups: e.g. graduates, international students, disabled students, widening participation Any other duties commensurate with the role and grade of the post May include some occasional evening work for specific core business needs e.g. Hosting employer presentations, workshops and 1-1 interactions with graduates for whom our normal working hours are not appropriate

The Person (Essential)

Knowledge, Skills and Experience
An up-to-date understanding of the graduate labour market

**A good understanding of the HE sector**: its business, latest developments and issues
Thorough awareness of current national developments and issues in Careers Education, Information and Guidance
High level career guidance skills and significant experience of 1-1 advice/guidance work in the workplace or voluntary setting
Ability to devise and deliver interactive group sessions and workshops and significant experience of facilitating group work in the workplace
Self-reliance skills to manage and prioritise a complex workload
Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to teamwork and network
Proactive and outward looking approach to making positive new connections
Genuine interest in people and their development
Flexible and adaptable attitude in the work place



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