Anglia Ruskin University
Careers Officer
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Careers Advisor – Employability Services
Job Category: Administrative Vacancy Type: Permanent Employment Type: Full-time Salary: £31,236–£36,636 p.a. Location: Chelmsford, Staffordshire Street Campus Faculty/Professional Service: Student & Library Services Closing Date: 07/07/2026 Reference Number: 3970
About The University
Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) is a global institution dedicated to innovative, inclusive education and research. A Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) Gold Award recipient, ARU strives to transform lives through impactful learning and research.
As one of the UK’s largest providers of Nursing, Midwifery, Health & Social Care students in the East of England, ARU also leads in degree apprenticeships, collaborating with hundreds of employers across the UK.
About The Role
Located within the Employability Services team at Chelmsford, this role is critical in empowering students and graduates to achieve their career goals. As a primary point of contact, you will:
- Provide welcoming, professional care to students and graduates, offering tailored employability support (CV/cover letter reviews, interview preparation, job search strategies).
- Assist students in accessing opportunities, including through ARU Temps.
- Work with Careers Consultants and colleagues to plan and deliver:
- Careers fairs
- Employer events
- Workshops & employability initiatives
- Create and manage engaging digital/social media content to promote ARU’s employability services.
- Maintain minimum 80% campus presence for in-person student engagement.
Key responsibilities include: ✔ Ensuring students and graduates have access to high-quality employability services. ✔ Collaborating across teams to align services with student needs. ✔ Promoting employability initiatives through digital channels. ✔ Monitoring and improving service quality and student engagement metrics.
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Requirements
Essential
- A degree, relevant professional qualification at degree level, or equivalent experience (with evidence of continuing professional development).
- Proven experience in a student support, recruitment, employability, or similar role, demonstrating:
- Strong communication & customer service skills (working with diverse stakeholders).
- Experience in coordinating events, workshops, or activities.
- Ability to deliver engaging digital content (social media, promotional materials).
- Comfort in managing competing priorities and maintaining accurate records (e.g., databases, digital systems).
- Understand of graduate career progression and student/graduate challenges.
- IT proficiency (Microsoft Office, online platforms, databases).
Desirable
- Qualifications in career guidance, employment support, or related fields (e.g., CIPD, ECPD).
- Experience in university employers, job centres, or NUS Careers cluster environments.
- Social media management or content creation experience (platforms: Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.).
- Knowledge of employment law, ethics, and safeguarding in a student-facing role.
Benefits
ARU offers an agile working model with a robust benefits package, including:
- Generous holiday entitlement (25 days + bank holidays).
- Occupational pension schemes (auto-enrolment).
- Training & professional development opportunities.
- Travel to Work Scheme (bicycle and travel support).
- Competitive relocation package (for eligible candidates).
- Diverse and inclusive workplace (PRIDE & Disability Confident Employer).
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About The Team & Culture
The Employability Services team fosters a collaborative environment where you’ll work alongside:
- Careers Consultants (specialising in sectors like healthcare, creative industries, and beyond).
- Placement/Internship teams and Employer Engagement Officers.
- Digital & marketing specialists to amplify employability campaigns.
ARU is committed to safeguarding, mentorship, and diversity. We ** celebrate inclusivity** and actively seek employees who reflect and contribute to our inclusive values.
Commitments & Policy Reminders
- Safeguarding obligation: All employees/volunteers must uphold ARU’s commitment to protecting students/staff.
- DBS checks may be required as part of due diligence.
- Right to Work in the UK:
- UK-based candidates: Rights depend on eligibility (Grade 6 threshold may apply to visa sponsorship).
- Non-UK applicants: ARU cannot sponsor Tier 2/Worker Route Visa applications for this role.
- Flexible working: Committed to discussing accommodations for eligible candidates.
How to Apply
- Informal enquiries: Contact Amanda Crouch at Amanda.crouch@aru.ac.uk.
- Application guidance: Download the Job Description & Person Specification and Candidate Brief (provided above).
- Ensure your application demonstrates alignment with the key personal competencies outlined.
- Visit ARU’s Careers Page for more on working here and our recruitment process.
Note: ARU reserves the right to close this vacancy when adequate applications are received.
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