Career and Employability Specialist

4 weeks ago


Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Elizabeth School of London Full time
Job Overview

Elizabeth School of London is seeking a highly skilled Career and Employability Officer to join our team. As a key influencer in supporting students to engage with careers and employability, you will work collaboratively with academic and professional services colleagues across Schools, Faculties, Student Opportunity, and the Advancement Team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing personalized guidance and support to students, helping them explore different career options and make informed decisions regarding their professional paths. You will also assist students in developing effective job search strategies, including resume and cover letter writing, interview preparation, networking, and online job application techniques.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Act as a source of expertise for ESL on matters relating to student career and employability and other related services.
  • Career Counselling: Meet with students individually or in groups to assess their career aspirations, interests, skills, and strengths.
  • Job Search Assistance: Assist students in developing effective job search strategies, including resume and cover letter writing, interview preparation, networking, and online job application techniques.
  • Employability Skills Development: Help students identify and develop the skills required for successful employment, such as communication skills, teamwork, problem-solving, leadership, and digital literacy.
  • Career Development Programs: Design and implement career development programs and initiatives to support students' professional growth.
  • Employer Engagement: Establish and maintain relationships with employers, industry professionals, and alumni to create networking and employment opportunities for students.

Requirements:

  • Good Degree in a relevant discipline and/or other equivalent and relevant prior experience.
  • Direct experience as a key influencer in supporting students to engage with careers and employability.
  • Direct experience in student coaching/career guidance support.
  • Direct experience of managing elements of selection and assessment.

Benefits:

  • Annual leave (5.6 weeks) + bank holidays.
  • Workplace pension scheme.
  • Company Sick Policy (from January 2025).
  • Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) (until December 2024).
  • Statutory maternity/paternity pays.
  • Career development opportunities.
  • Training and self-development opportunities.
  • Gym membership discounts.
  • Retail discount schemes.
  • Cinema discounts.
  • Grocery discounts.
  • Cycle to work.
  • Investing and savings opportunities.
  • Financial wellbeing – personal debt advise.
  • Financial wellbeing education.
  • My Mind Pal (mental fitness).


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