Careers Adviser (0.4 FTE/open ended)

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This vacancy is only open to internal members of staff currently on a GCU contract of employment

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the position of Careers Adviser (0.4 FTE) within the Careers Service in the Directorate of Student Life at GCU.  The University Strategy 2030 provides an excellent framework for the Careers Service to work with developing the employability of GCU students and graduates. The service works across all GCU Schools to support the Careers Education, Information Advice and Guidance of GCU students providing an exceptional careers service. The Careers Service has 4 main sections: Careers Information, Education, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG); Employer Partnerships; Employment & Skills; and Administration & Vacancies.  

This post is based within the Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance team. The role will provide CEIAG to GCU students and recent graduates. The postholder will act as a Careers Partner for a designated academic school, and the role will involve proactively developing and maintaining relationships with a range of stakeholders to provide effective careers consultancy.

The postholder will play a key role in the development and delivery of CEIAG services within the Careers Service. The successful candidate will work closely will colleagues across the team, wider institution and externally with employers and professional bodies.

Educated to degree level or equivalent experience, and with a professional qualification in careers guidance, you will have experience working as a Careers Adviser supporting a wide range of clients. A strong skillset is required to carry out this role including excellent communication, planning and IT skills. The ability to influence, collaborate and problem solve is essential in this role.

We welcome and will consider flexible working patterns e.g. part-time working and job share options.

If you would like to discuss in further detail, please contact Craig Phillips, Senior Careers Adviser: craig.phillips@gcu.ac.uk

As the University for the Common Good, we are committed to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion, as well as our values in everything that we do.  As such, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who demonstrate the GCU Values.

Glasgow Caledonian University is committed to a fair and transparent recruitment process that is free from bias so that we can attract and retain a high performing workforce which makes a critical contribution to our success​.

The University holds the prestigious Athena SWAN Silver institution award, which recognises our significant record of activity and achievement in promoting gender equality across different disciplines.

As a Disability Confident 'Committed' employer, we are striving to ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to disabled people. Although the Disability Confident 'Committed' level does not guarantee an interview for disabled applicants, we will make reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants during the recruitment process.

The University also holds the Carer Positive ‘Engaged’ employer award, which recognises our commitment to supporting staff with caring responsibilities.

Glasgow Caledonian University are committed signatories to the Armed Forces Covenant. 

The University offers a range of benefits including opportunities for professional development, family friendly policies, cycle to work scheme and onsite childcare facilities.