Careers Advisor (Full Time, Permanent)

Harper Adams has one of the top rates for graduate employment amongst UK higher education institutions and this role holder is responsible for the provision of careers and employability consultancy, including careers information, advice, expertise and guidance alongside other employability interventions with the aim of raising the aspirations of students and ensuring their success in line with the university’s strategic mission.  

The post-holder will work as part of a small team working directly with students, academic colleagues and professional support staff to provide quality advice, information and guidance and curriculum consultancy.  The postholder will act as a key point of call for careers and the employability of students. The postholder will also connect students with university-wide initiatives, programs and wider employability opportunities. 

Ideally the successful candidate will hold: 

Along with experience of delivery of Careers Information, Advice and Guidance in a careers service function/environment, including the creation of resources, face-to-face support and online support, development and delivery of curriculum-based credit bearing career management and employability content and experience of maintenance of positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, influencing the development of good practice and supporting service enhancement

For further information about the University or to see full job description, please visit our website at www.harper-adams.ac.uk

If you have any queries or questions or for an informal discussion, please contact Lisa McWilliams via e-mail [email protected] 

Should you require any adjustments to complete your application for this role then please contact [email protected]

If you do not yet have the right to work in the UK and/or are seeking sponsorship for a Skilled Worker visa in the UK, please follow this link https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration which contains further information about obtaining the right to work in the UK and details about eligibility for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker Visa.

Closing Date: 23 Jan 2026

Department: Support Staff

Salary: £35,608 to £38,784 per annum The point of entry will be dependent upon relevant qualifications and experience