Career Development Consultant

2 weeks ago

Sunderland, United Kingdom University of Sunderland Full time


Career Development Consultant (Part-time)

Teaching & Learning - Centre for Graduate Prospects

Location:  Sunderland Campus Salary:  £37,100 to £44,263 Hours per Week:  22.5 Closing Date:  Thursday 20 June 2024 Reference:  0217-24

Please note: this vacancy is only available to current employees of the University

Further details:

About the University of Sunderland 

The University of Sunderland offers life-changing opportunities for 27,500 students across its campuses in Sunderland, London, Hong Kong, and through global partnerships with learning institutions in 19 countries. We're proud to be a top 50 UK university (Guardian University Guide 2024), with top-quality facilities, inclusive culture, and our vibrant, ever-changing city.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a part-time Career Development Consultant (22.5 hours per week) to join our team within the University's Centre for Graduate Prospects. Motivated by the belief that every student has the potential to achieve life-changing success and make a society-shaping impact, this role will support the embedding of employability and enterprise across the University of Sunderland, and the creation of confident and motivated students who develop into professional, adaptable, and engaged graduates with rich and rewarding life and career prospects, by ensuring that:

- Students, graduates and colleagues have a source of specialist expertise relating to the development of graduate prospects including personal development planning, the theory and practice of career decision making and development, and graduate labour market trends and opportunities.

- A business partnering approach is provided to Schools, Faculties and campuses to support with strategic graduate prospects goal setting and related operational planning.

- Employability and enterprise are embedded appropriately into the curriculum and course experience by supporting the design and delivery of relevant programme and support interventions, and by training and developing academic colleagues and Student Career and Skills Coaches.

What you can bring 

The successful applicant will have;

- Appropriate professional qualification in career guidance/coaching and/or relevant Fellowship (FHEA/FEEUK)

- Significant experience of working in a career guidance, development and/or education role in an educational setting

- Extensive experience of delivering career development, employability and/or enterprise-related skills workshops online and in-person.

Please note this role is part-time (22.5 hours), likely to be undertaken over three working days.

What we can offer you 

Our University is not just a place of academic excellence, but also a community that embraces inclusivity and support. We value our staff and offer a rewarding package that goes beyond just salary. At the University of Sunderland, we prioritise not only your professional growth but also your happiness and well-being.

Enjoy a generous annual leave entitlement of 36 days, along with an additional 5 closure days over the Christmas break and 8 Bank Holidays.  Enrolment into our workplace pension scheme, ensuring your financial security for the future.  Access to our “My Lifestyle Benefits Platform”, where you can enjoy online discounts at hundreds of retailers every day. Plus, take advantage of exclusive schemes that allow you to purchase a new car, bike, or technology at a discounted rate.  Your health and well-being are important to us. That's why we provide access to discounted private medical insurance, health cash plans, and guidance on financial well-being. For those with young children, our on-site nursery offers exceptional care and education for children from birth to school age, operating throughout the year. Maintaining an active lifestyle is made easy with discounted membership for CitySpace Fitness, our state-of-the-art facility for sports and social activities. 

Equality, diversity & inclusion 

We strongly believe that an inclusive university, where a diverse range of individuals feel valued and have equal opportunity to get into work and reach their potential, is good for our staff, students, university, and society.

Our work on equality, diversity and inclusivity has never been more important. We believe inclusivity is an essential value at the heart of what we do, and we want all our staff to be part of that journey with us.

Our recent staff survey conducted in 2023 showed that 97% of our staff believed that we were committed to achieving an inclusive university.

The closing date for applications is Thursday 20th June 2024 (23.59 GMT).

Interviews/assessments are likely to take place on Friday 12th July 2024

For informal enquiries about the role, please contact Helen Atkinson, Career Development & Academic Support Manager ().


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