LCCA is an ambitious, energetic institution committed to developing confident, creative graduates ready for the evolving world of work. The newly established Careers and Employability team plays a critical role in preparing our diverse student community—especially mature and widening participation learners—for successful graduate outcomes.
We are seeking two dedicated Careers and Employability Consultants in two key areas:
* Creative Industries (design, gaming, fashion)
* Business and Social Sciences
These roles will be pivotal in embedding employability within our programmes and delivering high-quality careers support tailored to students' specific industry pathways.
Purpose of the Role:
The Careers and Employability Consultants will provide specialist advice and guidance, ensuring that students and graduates acquire essential employability skills, secure meaningful work experiences, and successfully transition into graduate-level employment. You will collaborate closely with academic staff, employers, and external partners to deliver tailored employability programmes and initiatives, enhancing graduate outcomes in your dedicated subject area.
Requirements:
Experience Requirements
Essential:
* Experience in careers/employability services, ideally within higher education or 2+ years in house recruitment or learning and development
* Proven experience delivering engaging career development workshops and coaching
Desirable:
* Specialist experience in relevant industry (Creative Industries or Business/Social Sciences)
* Experience working with mature, diverse, or Widening Participation student populations
* Experience developing digital employability resources
Key Activities & Responsibilities:
Student & Graduate Support
* As a part of a front facing team in an open plan new student Career Studio, provide live, in person careers support to students and graduates.
* Deliver one-to-one and group careers coaching, employability advice, and guidance tailored to your specialist area (Creative Industries or Business/Social Sciences).
* Plan and deliver innovative, sector-specific employability workshops and programmes, integrating these within the curriculum and through extra-curricular initiatives.
* Provide regular support to diverse student cohorts, including mature and widening participation students, offering flexible and empathetic guidance.
Employer Engagement
* Build and maintain strong relationships with industry-specific employers and alumni, securing guest speakers, employer-led events, internships, placements, and graduate opportunities, work closely with the employer engagement team to support students with specific opportunities.
* Organise and support careers fairs, networking events, and industry visits aligned with your area.
Curricular & Co-Curricular Development
* Collaborate proactively with academics to embed employability skills into curricula, ensuring alignment with industry trends and employer needs.
* Develop digital and online employability resources, including use of virtual learning platforms (e.g., Abintegro and Handshake).
Service Development & Reporting
* Support the establishment of robust processes, policies, and procedures within the newly formed Careers Studio.
* Regularly monitor, analyse, and report on student engagement and outcomes against institutional employability targets.
* Contribute ideas for innovative service improvements based on sector best practice.
Who We’re Looking For:
* Careers professionals with experience in higher education careers services, coaching, guidance, or graduate recruitment.
* Individuals passionate about working with students from diverse and widening participation backgrounds.
* Adaptable, proactive, student-focused individuals comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving innovation.
* Excellent communicators who enjoy working in a collaborative, energetic, and student-facing environment.
Educational Requirements
Essential:
* Graduate or equivalent qualification
* Relevant professional qualification in Careers Guidance, Coaching, HR, or similar.
Desirable:
* Postgraduate qualification in career development, coaching, or teaching
* Degree aligned with your subject area (Creative Industries or Business/Social Sciences)
Skills & Knowledge
Essential:
* Detailed understanding of graduate labour markets relevant to your specialism
* Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills
* Strong IT skills (MS Office, digital platforms, online databases)
* Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders
* Adaptability, flexibility, and capacity to manage ambiguity
* Sensitivity to challenges faced by WP and mature learners
Desirable:
* Knowledge of virtual careers platforms (e.g., Abintegro)
* Understanding of higher education structures and culture
Competencies & Personal Attributes
* Highly organised, proactive, student-focused approach
* Ability to inspire and motivate students
* Comfortable working in an open-plan, student-facing environment
* Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion
* Flexibility to occasionally support events outside normal working hours
Business Requirements
* Occasional need for evening or weekend work to support events or workshops
* Travel between local campuses or external partners as required
Why Join LCCA?
* Exciting Opportunity: Be part of a new Careers & Employability team where you can shape services and processes from the ground up.
* Impactful Role: Work directly with diverse, committed students, significantly enhancing their career outcomes.
* Professional Growth: Collaborate closely with industry and academic experts, expanding your knowledge and networks.
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