Careers & Employment Adviser

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About Student Services

Student Services at the University of Derby is committed to providing the best possible support services to our students, to enhance the student experience, to help students achieve their full potential and to meet the strategic aims of the University. These services are central to the student experience they are visible, seamless, effective and tailored to the needs of our student community. As part of this commitment, a transformational programme of work is underway in Student Services to ensure that the support we deliver meets the needs of our students. We are excited for this next chapter in our service and welcome applicants with vision, drive and a passion for supporting student success.

We are seeking a Careers & Employment Adviser to support the delivery of high-quality careers education, information, advice and guidance for students at our Buxton campus. You will provide one-to-one guidance and deliver group sessions to support students to make informed decisions about their next steps, including further study, apprenticeships, and employment. The role will focus on increasing access to personal guidance and supporting students to develop the skills, confidence and knowledge needed to progress successfully. You will work closely with curriculum teams and colleagues across Student Services to embed employability within the student experience and contribute to improving progression outcomes. This is a key role in strengthening our careers provision and ensuring students receive timely, high-quality support.

This role is part time 18.5 hours per week.

You will have experience delivering careers education, employability support or guidance to learners aged 16 and over, including working with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and with differing needs. You will be confident delivering both one-to-one guidance and group sessions, and able to build positive relationships with students, colleagues and partners.

You will have a strong understanding of employability skills, recruitment processes and the labour market, and be committed to delivering a high-quality, student-centred service. You should also hold a Level 6 Careers Education, Information and Guidance (CEIAG) qualification. Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities are essential. You will have a good understanding of safeguarding and experience of working appropriately with under 18s and vulnerable adults.

1. Deliver a high-quality, accessible programme of careers and employability support, including one-to-one guidance, workshops, group sessions, and targeted interventions.
2. Maintain a strong and current understanding of labour market trends, outcomes data, and the skills and attributes required for employment, further study, and enterprise, applying this knowledge to inform practice and provide expert advice.
3. Develop and sustain employer partnerships to enhance student opportunities, raise awareness of student talent, and support progression into employment within the region and beyond.
4. Work collaboratively with academic colleagues and students to develop, deliver, and evaluate employability initiatives, contributing to continuous improvement in practice.
5. Engage proactively with targeted student groups to promote opportunities, support applications, and improve progression outcomes.
6. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of student interactions and progression, contributing to student tracking processes and the effective monitoring of career development.
7. Develop and maintain effective partnerships with academic departments, Professional Services, and the Careers and Employment Service to embed employability within the student experience.
8. Contribute to monitoring, evaluation, and reporting activities, including progress against targets, outcomes data, labour market insight, and examples of effective practice, to inform service development and performance improvement.
9. Use the CRM system to maintain comprehensive and accurate case records, supporting data-driven practice and contributing to the analysis and reporting of service activity and outcomes.
10. Support the embedding of data and monitoring and evaluation strategies to ensure a cycle of continuous improvement to ensure effective and improved service delivery.
11. Contribute to raising awareness of Student Services within the student population through collaboration with colleagues within the Student Services, professional services and the Colleges. Prepare and deliver a range of advice and guidance sessions at various inductions, Open Day and admissions events throughout the year.