University of Warwick
Careers Coach (111786-0626)
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About The Role
Informal Queries
For informal queries about the role, please contact Shuo Shi (International Careers Manager) at Shuo.Shi.1@wbs.ac.uk
This role will work within the CareersPlus & Employer Relations team, this part-time (2 days per week) role supports the delivery of International Careers activity across WBS.
It will work closely with the International Careers Manager, the role provides careers coaching and workshop delivery to international students across UG, MSc and MBA programmes, and contributes to international employer engagement activity across multiple global markets through outreach, coordination, and engagement activities that support employer pipelines and the delivery of international careers events.
About You
You will be joining a collaborative WBS CareersPlus & Employer Relations team where employability is central to the student experience and where work has clear, visible impact. The role involves supporting engagement with international students, employers, alumni and partners, contributing to career coaching delivery, employer engagement activity, events and communications. You will work in a supportive environment where initiative is encouraged and high-quality delivery is valued, with opportunities to contribute to a range of international careers activities and see the outcomes of your work across the student and employer community.
For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description attached as a PDF below.
About The Department
The WBS CareersPlus & Employer Relations team provides faculty-based careers management and professional development support across the full student portfolio, with a strong focus on international students and global career pathways.
The team works closely with WBS faculty, corporate partners, and programme management colleagues to deliver integrated careers support that aligns with academic programmes and reflects global employer needs.
For further information about the University of Warwick, please read our University Further Particulars.
Warwick Business School (WBS)
WBS is a world-class business school at the heart of a world-class University. We are recognised for our academic excellence, our determination to challenge assumptions, and our connectivity to the broader university.
We offer a broad range of undergraduate, graduate and executive courses. We recruit the brightest students, offer exceptional learning experiences, have a positive impact on society, produce impactful research that is published in premier journals, and employ outstanding faculty who are global experts in their fields.
We are a global school with a cosmopolitan outlook. We believe in the power of an entrepreneurial mind-set to change the world for the better, and that business schools should have a significant role in fuelling that change. So, we welcome the problem solvers, value creators and change makers who share our intellectual curiosity. As one of Europe’s leading global business schools we set out to lead the debate through our transformative research, and to develop inquisitive minds that will make a positive impact in an ever-changing world.
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Our vision is: to be Europe’s leading University-based Business School, developing transformational ideas and people that shape how we do business. Our vision is supported by our three-fold mission:
- To develop cutting-edge research that leads debate and deepens our understanding of the practice of business and management.
- To provide a transformational learning experience, enabling our stakeholders to realise their full potential.
- To work in partnership with policy and practice, both in terms of our research and teaching activities, to catalyse the impact of our work.
Our reputation is based on our world-class staff, both academic and administrative, and world-class facilities. In addition, we have a very talented and diverse student body, with students from around 120 countries across our undergraduate, masters, MBA, PhD and DBA programmes.
Accreditation
Education
WBS is proud to be part of an elite group of global business schools who have been accredited by all three premier international management education bodies:
- European Foundation for Management Development’s quality inspectorate, EQUIS
- The Association of MBAs, AMBA, based in the UK
- AACSB International – the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, based in the USA. WBS was the first UK institution to attain this accreditation
Why WBS?
Our academics produce world-leading research in all fields of management, which is why we attract the very best PhD candidates. 100% of full-time faculty who both teach and research at WBS have PhDs and our doctoral community is thriving.
We offer a range of executive education programmes including diplomas, short courses, and customised programmes for corporate clients and individuals, and consult with industry to keep our programmes fresh, relevant, and accessible. The fact that many graduates return for further study with us later in their careers demonstrates our effective blend of academic research with the practicalities of the workplace.
Warwick Business School is one of just two business schools in the UK to be recognised for advancing gender equality. In 2018 the Equality Challenge Unit (ECU) awarded Warwick Business School a silver Athena SWAN award for its progress in gender equality. Warwick Business School is the first business school to receive a silver award.
The University of Warwick provides an inclusive working and learning environment, recognising and respecting every individual’s differences.
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About The University
We are a world-leading research-intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked 74th in the world and 9th in the UK.* Additionally, 92% of our research is rated world-leading or internationally excellent.**
Find out more about us at warwick.ac.uk/about/.
*World University Ranking 2026, Complete University Guide 2026
**Research Excellence Framework 2021
How to Apply
Closing Deadline: Monday 3 August 2026 at 11:55pm (UK Time)*
To apply, please click APPLY below and submit an application form by the closing deadline.
You will be asked to include a CV and Cover Letter. These documents should:
- Outline employment and education history (including your most recent employment).
- Demonstrate how you meet the essential and desirable criteria in the Job Description using clear examples.
Please ensure your application clearly evidences the essential criteria, as the hiring panel may not be able to shortlist your application if these are not demonstrated.**
Interview Date: To be confirmed Start Date: 1 September 2026 Applications must be submitted through the warwick-careers.tal.net portal before the closing deadline. We recommend completing your application form in good time, as the advert will automatically close at the deadline. You are welcome to include any career breaks, such as parental leave, caring responsibilities, or long-term sickness absence. For guidance on how to format a cover letter, see here.
What we Offer
We Provide a Comprehensive Range Of Benefits, Including
- An attractive pension scheme.
- 30 days holiday plus University Christmas closure.
- Generous parental/adoption leave policy.
- Onsite childcare facilities.
- Excellent learning and development opportunities.
We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer access to flexible working arrangements. For more information, see here.
We are proud to be a Living Wage employer.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
To find out more about our commitments to equality, diversity, and inclusion, please see: Our Commitments | University of Warwick
Job Description
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