Careers & Employability Consultant at Global University Systems Medical Schools

London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Aug, 26

Salary

44000.0

Posted On

21 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Careers Guidance, Career Coaching, Workshop Delivery, Employer Engagement, Curriculum Integration, Student Support, Relationship Building, Program Design, Data Monitoring, Digital Resource Development

Industry

Higher Education

Description

Careers & Employability Consultant London College Of Contemporary Arts Location: Aldgate/Tower Hill Contract: Full Time, Permanent Salary: Competitive At London College of Contemporary Arts (LCCA), we’re committed to ensuring every student leaves with the confidence, skills, and opportunities to succeed in their chosen career. We are now looking for a Careers & Employability Consultant to support our Business & Hospitality learners, helping them translate their studies into meaningful graduate outcomes. About the role This is a highly visible, student-facing position where you’ll play a central role in embedding employability into the student experience. Based within our open-plan Career Studio, you’ll provide tailored careers guidance, deliver engaging workshops, and work closely with academic and employer partners to ensure students are fully equipped for the world of work. You’ll support students and graduates from diverse backgrounds to build confidence, gain industry exposure, and successfully transition into graduate-level employment—contributing directly to improved progression outcomes across your subject area. What you’ll be doing You’ll act as a trusted careers specialist for Business & Hospitality, delivering high-quality, practical support through: Face-to-face careers guidance within a dynamic, front-facing Career Studio environment One-to-one coaching and group workshops tailored to specific industry pathways Designing and delivering innovative, sector-focused employability programmes Embedding employability within the curriculum through close collaboration with academic teams Supporting a diverse student population, including mature and widening participation learners, with flexible and inclusive guidance Alongside student support, you’ll strengthen employer engagement by: Building relationships with relevant employers and alumni to create opportunities Coordinating guest speakers, placements, internships, and live industry projects Supporting careers fairs, networking events, and employer-led activity aligned to your subject area You’ll also contribute to the development of a high-performing service by: Supporting the implementation of processes, systems, and best practice approaches Monitoring engagement and outcomes, using data to inform improvements Developing digital resources to enhance accessibility and reach What we’re looking for We’re seeking someone who is passionate about student success and understands how to translate academic study into career outcomes. Essential: Degree or equivalent qualification Professional qualification in Careers Guidance, Coaching, HR or related field Experience within careers/employability (ideally in higher education) or at least 2 years in recruitment or learning & development Proven ability to deliver engaging workshops and career coaching Desirable: Industry insight within Business or Hospitality Experience supporting diverse, mature, or widening participation students Experience developing digital or online employability resources You’ll also bring: Strong communication and relationship-building skills Confidence working across academic and employer stakeholders A proactive, adaptable approach in a fast-paced environment Sensitivity to the needs of students from a wide range of backgrounds What to expect Occasional evening or weekend working to support events Travel between campuses and external partners where required Why join LCCA? This is an exciting opportunity to help shape a growing Careers & Employability service, working at the heart of the student experience. You’ll have real impact—supporting students from diverse backgrounds to achieve meaningful career outcomes—while collaborating with academics, employers, and industry partners to continuously enhance our offer. How to Apply Please submit a CV and a supporting statement outlining how you meet the essential criteria. Applications should be made via our online careers portal by the closing date. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community. LCCA is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. We are committed to ensuring our workforce is reflective of our diverse student population, striving to increase the representation of age, disability, gender identity and expression, religion, race, sex, sexual orientation, and socio-economic background of our employees. We’re also committed to providing adjustments to those who may require support with the recruitment process - please contact the LCCA Talent Acquisition Team collegedivisionrecruitment@gus.global Please note: For this opportunity, you must be able to prove you have the right to work in the UK - if in doubt please visit the following link Employers' right to work checklist - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). Please note we are not a licenced sponsor.

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Responsibilities

Provide tailored careers guidance and deliver employability workshops for Business and Hospitality students. Build relationships with employers and alumni to create internships, placements, and industry opportunities.