Curriculum and Career Education

• Design and deliver engaging employability and career development learning activities within academic programmes.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with academic colleagues, Programme Leaders and Lecturers, providing clear and effective guidance on EiC and supporting its successful integration across academic programmes.
• Support the delivery of curriculum-based employability provision across Business, Computing and Health and Social Care programmes.
• Deliver workshops that develop career management skills, self-awareness, professional identity, networking confidence and employability skills.
• In collaboration with the Enterprise team, design and deliver workshops focused on supporting students with entrepreneurial concepts and self-employment.
• Support students to recognise and articulate the skills and attributes developed through their academic studies and wider experiences.

Student Engagement and Visibility

• Represent the Careers & Employability Team at university Open Days, Applicant Days, and other student recruitment events.
• Deliver presentations and engage with prospective students, applicants, and visitors regarding employability support available at Bath Spa University.
• Support the delivery of student inductions and welcome activities, introducing students to Careers & Employability services and resources.
• Actively promote careers support services and employability opportunities to students and graduates.
• Develop and deliver creative approaches that increase student awareness of, and engagement with, employability support.
• Support the development of career champion activity where appropriate.

Data, Evaluation and Administration

• Maintain accurate student records and appointment notes using relevant university systems i.e. Target Connect.
• Produce monthly reports for Line Manager, and wider Careers and Employability Management team, using data to demonstrate activity, progress, and outcomes.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records on Target Connect and other appropriate reporting platforms.
• Ensure reports and supporting data are stored in the appropriate folders and readily available for Line Manager meetings.
• Gather feedback and evaluate all relevant activities using established team-wide evaluation processes, using insight to inform service improvement.
• Monitor student engagement and contribute to reporting requirements as requested.
• Use available data, labour market intelligence and insight to support planning and prioritisation.
• Ensure compliance with university policies, procedures, and data protection requirements.

Team Contribution

• Work collaboratively with colleagues across Careers & Employability and the wider Student Experience teams.
• Contribute positively to a high-performing and student-centred team culture.
• Share good practice and contribute to the continuous improvement of services and activities.
• Work across both Canary Wharf and Birmingham sites as required by business needs.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to the continuous improvement of the student experience.
• Maintain awareness of developments within employability, career development and the graduate labour market.

About You

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• Degree-level qualification or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience delivering careers, employability, coaching, training, education or student development activities.
• Experience facilitating workshops, group learning activities or presentations.
• Experience supporting individuals to identify and achieve personal, professional or career-related goals.
• Experience engaging and communicating effectively with diverse audiences.

Desirable

• Level 6 or above qualification in Careers Guidance, Career Development, Coaching, Advice and Guidance or related discipline.
• Experience working within Higher Education, employability, careers or student support.
• Experience delivering employability activity within a curriculum setting.
• Experience supporting mature learners, commuter students, career changers or working professionals.
• Experience developing digital resources and online learning materials.
• Knowledge of labour market trends within business, digital, technology, health or professional services sectors.
• Experience using careers management systems such as TargetConnect.
• Experience of enterprise education, entrepreneurship or self-employment support.

Skills and Knowledge

• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive working relationships with students and colleagues.
• Knowledge of career development, employability and graduate recruitment practices.
• Awareness of a range of graduate progression routes, including employment, further study, self-employment and entrepreneurship.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative appropriately.
• Ability to develop engaging and inclusive learning activities.
• Strong digital capability and confidence using Microsoft 365 and online platforms.
• Commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and student success.

Personal Attributes

• Student-centred and committed to supporting positive student and graduate outcomes.
• Proactive, adaptable and willing to try new approaches to engage students.
• Confident facilitating learning and discussion with groups of students.
• Collaborative and able to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Positive, approachable and professional.
• Curious and committed to continuous learning and development.
• Resilient and able to work in a dynamic and evolving environment.

Additional Information

• This is a fully on-site position and requires regular face-to-face engagement with students.
• The successful candidate may occasionally be required to support events outside normal working hours, including evening and weekend working for Open Days and student-facing activities.
• This role works primarily with students at Canary Wharf, but is required to support students at the Birmingham campus in line with business need.
• Occasional travel to Bath is required within this role.
• The postholder will work as part of a wider One BSU Careers & Employability team, contributing to shared priorities and collaborative initiatives.
• This role offers an excellent opportunity to make a direct impact on the student experience by providing practical careers support and helping students develop the confidence and skills needed for their future careers.

Staff Benefits

• Generous annual leave package with 25 days plus bank holidays, supporting a healthy work life balance
• Access to the TELUS Health Employee Assistance Programme, offering confidential counselling, wellbeing tools and 24/7 support
• Free annual eye test for VDU users, with a Specsavers voucher including up to £70 contribution towards glasses or sunglasses
• Access to Hapi Benefits, providing exclusive retail discounts, lifestyle savings and wellbeing perks
• Workplace pension scheme to support long term financial security
• Enhanced company sick policy
• Statutory Maternity and Paternity Pays to support growing families
• Ongoing training and development opportunities to support career progression