About the role
Reference: RQ0000002162
Job detailsJob reference
RQ0000002162
Date posted
11/09/2026
Application closing date
01/10/2026
Location
Chichester Campus
Salary
Salary: £38,784 to £41,064 per annum, pro-rata, £27,148 to £28,744 per annum
Package
Generous and supportive benefits package
Contractual hours
25.9
Basis
Part-time
Job category/type
Professional Services
Attachments
0001OOV - Careers and Employability Consultant - APP - Job Profile.pdf
Job description
Careers and Employability Part Time:25.9 hours per week (0.7 FTE) Salary: £38,784 to £41,064 per annum , pro-rata, £27,148 to £28,744 per annum
About this role The postholder will provide professional and impartial careers information, advice, education and guidance to undergraduate and postgraduate students and alumni, supporting them to make informed career decisions, develop their career readiness and progress successfully into employment or further study.
You will have particular responsibility for supporting the University's Access and Participation Plan (APP) priorities relating to student progression and employability. Using institutional and sector evidence, they will identify barriers, participation gaps and differential outcomes affecting APP priority groups and develop, coordinate and evaluate appropriate careers and employability interventions in response.
A key responsibility of the role will be to lead and coordinate the University's Central Careers Programme, providing an accessible and inclusive programme of careers education and practical career development activity for the wider student population. The postholder will also develop targeted approaches and interventions where evidence indicates that universal provision alone is insufficient to address the needs or barriers experienced by APP priority groups
About you You will have a qualification at Level 6 or above in Careers Guidance or a relevant discipline, with good knowledge of the current graduate labour market and recruitment processes. We are looking for someone with excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to interpret data and evidence to translate findings into practical careers and employability interventions. The successful applicant will have experience of providing careers information, advice and/or guidance and of designing and delivering careers education, workshops or presentations.
About the team You'll be joining a highly professional, committed and student focused academic community and work within a small, friendly and flexible team, who are keen to contribute to our student experience.
In addition to your salary we offer a competitive reward package with a range of staff benefits and discounts which include:
Enquiries are welcomed by Fede Bocciarelli, Associate Director – Employability, Alumni and Advancement via email at [email protected]
You can view further details about the role in the attached job profile.
Prior to submitting your job application kindly ensure you can demonstrate or obtain the necessary right to work in the UK.
All new external appointments are employed by Chichester Staff Services Ltd (CSSL). Internal appointments remain with their existing employer.
If you require any support with completing your application, please contact the recruitment team; [email protected]
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion at every level because we believe a diverse workforce benefits us all.
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Careers & Employability Consultant (Access, Participation & Progression)Job description
Careers and Employability Part Time:25.9 hours per week (0.7 FTE) Salary: £38,784 to £41,064 per annum , pro-rata, £27,148 to £28,744 per annum
About this role The postholder will provide professional and impartial careers information, advice, education and guidance to undergraduate and postgraduate students and alumni, supporting them to make informed career decisions, develop their career readiness and progress successfully into employment or further study.
You will have particular responsibility for supporting the University's Access and Participation Plan (APP) priorities relating to student progression and employability. Using institutional and sector evidence, they will identify barriers, participation gaps and differential outcomes affecting APP priority groups and develop, coordinate and evaluate appropriate careers and employability interventions in response.
A key responsibility of the role will be to lead and coordinate the University's Central Careers Programme, providing an accessible and inclusive programme of careers education and practical career development activity for the wider student population. The postholder will also develop targeted approaches and interventions where evidence indicates that universal provision alone is insufficient to address the needs or barriers experienced by APP priority groups
About you You will have a qualification at Level 6 or above in Careers Guidance or a relevant discipline, with good knowledge of the current graduate labour market and recruitment processes. We are looking for someone with excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to interpret data and evidence to translate findings into practical careers and employability interventions. The successful applicant will have experience of providing careers information, advice and/or guidance and of designing and delivering careers education, workshops or presentations.
About the team You'll be joining a highly professional, committed and student focused academic community and work within a small, friendly and flexible team, who are keen to contribute to our student experience.
In addition to your salary we offer a competitive reward package with a range of staff benefits and discounts which include:
Enquiries are welcomed by Fede Bocciarelli, Associate Director – Employability, Alumni and Advancement via email at [email protected]
You can view further details about the role in the attached job profile.
Prior to submitting your job application kindly ensure you can demonstrate or obtain the necessary right to work in the UK.
All new external appointments are employed by Chichester Staff Services Ltd (CSSL). Internal appointments remain with their existing employer.
If you require any support with completing your application, please contact the recruitment team; [email protected]
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion at every level because we believe a diverse workforce benefits us all.
Send to a friend
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