Employability Advisor (C

Birmingham City University is a dynamic and forward-thinking institution, committed to providing our students with exceptional opportunities to excel academically and professionally. As part of our long-term vision outlined in the University 2030 Strategy, we are striving to create a pipeline of talent that drives success and innovation. 

We are recruiting an Employability Adviser who possesses a solid understanding of recruitment and selection processes, experience in developing employability activities, and is adept at providing supportive and encouraging advice and services. 

BCU has a diverse student population, and you will have experience in developing and delivering initiatives to improve positive graduate outcomes for all. 

You will be joining a supportive and encouraging Careers team and service that has a real passion for improving student outcomes and progression.

 

The Role:

This is an important role contributing to “Talent for Tomorrow” a designated pillar within the university’s 2030 strategy. You will join our Careers team, which focuses on helping students and graduates turn their skills and ambitions into realistic career plans. You’ll provide one-to-one advice, deliver focused employability workshops, and work with academics and employers to create opportunities that lead to positive placements/graduate outcomes. 

Delivering individual and group-based workshops and sessions to students, developing their employability, preparing them for the workplace and enabling them to gain the most from their experience.Work with the Careers team to develop students’ employability skills, targeting delivery to students and graduates who most need support.Contributing to the organisation, administration and delivery of student work-based learning projects and activities.You will be educated to degree level and/or have a vocational qualification and/or have equivalent experience, including a good standard of literacy and numeracy equivalent to GCSE English and Maths. You will have experience in working with employers and a good understanding of recruitment and selection processes, and/or experience in developing employability activities and opportunities. Relevant experience in a similar role supporting students in being professionally ready to enter the workplace would be beneficial.

 

Why Join Us?

You will be joining a forward-thinking and values-driven institution committed to enhancing student employability. This role offers the opportunity to shape future career outcomes for thousands of students and to play a key role in delivering an ambitious university-wide strategy.

The appointed candidate will normally be employed through our subsidiary company BCU Support Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Birmingham City University. Appointees with prior LGPS membership who wish to enter the LGPS scheme will be able to do so and will be employed by Birmingham City University directly.

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and to an environment that supports lawful free speech and academic freedom. We will continuously review and improve our policies, practices, and procedures to ensure that we are promoting these in all aspects of our operations. We believe that by working together, combining our many different backgrounds and life experiences, we will empower each other to reach our full potential. 

Closing Date: 04 Jan 2026

Department: Admin/Support Service

Salary: £35,331 to £39,002 per annum Maternity Cover - 12 Months