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Glasgow Caledonian - the largest and leading modern university in Scotland - is a vibrant, values-led university with campuses in the heart of Glasgow and London. With a strong commitment to high quality education and research which supports the communities we serve, we have strong partnerships with employers to ensure our students get the careers they dream of and deserve.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for the position of Careers Adviser within the Careers Service in the Directorate of Student Life at GCU. The newly launched Strategy 2030 provides an excellent framework for the Careers Service to work with developing the employability of GCU students and graduates. The service works across all GCU Schools to support the Careers Education, Information Advice and Guidance of GCU students providing an exceptional careers service.
This post is based within the Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance team. The role will provide CEIAG to GCU students and recent graduates. The postholder will act as a Careers Partner for a designated academic school, and the role will involve proactively developing and maintaining relationships with a range of stakeholders to provide effective careers consultancy.
The postholder will play a key role in the development and delivery of CEIAG services within the Careers Service. The successful candidate will work closely with colleagues across the team, wider institution and externally with employers and professional bodies.
Minimum Requirements:
1. Educated to degree level or equivalent, and with a professional qualification in careers guidance.
2. Experience working as a Careers Adviser supporting a wide range of clients.
3. Strong skillset including excellent communication, planning and IT skills.
4. Ability to influence, collaborate and problem solve.
If you would like to discuss in further detail, please contact Craig Phillips, Senior Careers Adviser: craig.phillips@gcu.ac.uk. Interviews will take place week commencing 3 February 2025.
As the University for the Common Good, we are committed to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion, as well as our values in everything that we do. As such, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who demonstrate the GCU Values.
Glasgow Caledonian University is committed to a fair and transparent recruitment process that is free from bias so that we can attract and retain a high performing workforce which makes a critical contribution to our success.
The University offers a range of benefits including opportunities for professional development, family friendly policies, cycle to work scheme and onsite childcare facilities.
Please note that the appointment will be made on the first point of the salary scale (unless by exception).
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