Careers and Employability Officer

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality careers, employability and progression support through one-to-one appointments, drop-ins, workshops, digital resources and group activities to students across all academic disciplines (Business and Management, Computing and Health and Social Care Management. 
• Support students in identifying and articulating their skills, strengths, experiences and professional identity 
• Help students explore and pursue a range of progression pathways, including graduate employment, career advancement, career change, further study, self-employment and entrepreneurship. 
• Provide support on applications, CVs, cover letters, LinkedIn profiles, interviews, assessment centres, networking and professional development.  
• Promote opportunities that support career readiness and progression, including internships, mentoring, work-related learning, enterprise programmes and graduate opportunities. 
• Be engaged with labour market intelligence, utilising and sharing this information with students in an engaging way. 
• Support final-year students and recent graduates as they transition into employment, further study, professional practice or self-employment and promote and support engagement with graduate support initiatives and alumni activities. 
• Build a strong working knowledge of Graduate Outcomes and the Graduate Outcomes Survey in order support promotion and messaging priorities. 
• Confidently communicate the GOS message and explain its importance to students and graduates. 
• Work closely with the Graduate Outcomes team, supporting shared priorities and engagement activities. 
• Support the planning and delivery of events at Canary Wharf campus, including but not limited to careers fairs, employer networking events and guest speaker sessions. 
• Facilitate employer presentations, networking events, careers fairs, industry panels and guest speaker sessions. 
• Develop and maintain resource and guidance materials aligned to the needs of the student population. 
• Deliver inclusive support that recognises and values diverse backgrounds, experiences and ambitions. 
• Act as the lead staff member for Careers and Employability in the One Stop Shop hub at Canary Wharf and signpost students to relevant university support services where appropriate. 
• Collaborate closely with Bath-based colleagues to translate centrally developed activities to the Canary Wharf context, acting as the local lead on relevant programmes or activities i.e. Mentoring. 

• 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.  

• 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. 

• 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. 

• 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

• 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. 

• 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 

• 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. 

• 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

• 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

• 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

About
At Bath Spa University, we believe in the power of education to break down barriers to opportunity and to transform lives. We are the Professionally Creative for the future. Professional Creativity transcends subject disciplines, and is just as important for our sciences, education, business and law subjects as it is for our sector leading creative industries provision. We connect learners, staff and external partners with applied research and innovation. We power inclusive growth through skills development and practice based, innovation – intensive learning for all.Our main Newton park campus is based in stunning countryside just a few minutes from a World Heritage City. We are also proud to offer courses to students at our other campuses around Bath, and in London at our Canary Wharf and Hackney sites.An impressive 84% of our staff said they would recommend the University to a friend as a good place to work. We are a community of colleagues, striving for excellence to ensure students thrive. Our values are:Respect Inclusivity CollaborationSustainabilityWe are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community. We foster inclusivity, celebrating and respecting differences. We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds and genders. We consider our recruitment practices to be comprehensive and unbiased; ensuring fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity for all. Information about visa sponsorshipUnder the 2006 Immigration, Nationality and Asylum Act the University has a duty to prevent illegal working by carrying out document checks on all potential employees to confirm that a person has the right to work in the UK.Please note that the University has a legal responsibility to ensure that all employees are entitled to live and work in the UK.For some vacancies (those requiring specific specialist skills or in shortage occupations) we may be able to obtain a certificate of sponsorship for a suitably qualified applicant. Due to the limited availability of sponsorship resources, not all vacancies in this category will be eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship. Sponsorship eligibility will be assessed on a role-by-role basis and is normally limited to positions that meet the University's workforce and immigration criteria.In light of this, for most vacancies it will be unlikely that permission to work in the UK would be granted.For further information please click here to visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.