Assistant Careers Consultant £31,260 - £36,470 per annum excellent benefits Based Full-Time (Mon-Fri) on our Leeds Campus Full-Time Permanent Click here to read the full job description Arden University We are an aspirational and award-winning university, delivering rapid growth with ambitious plans to disrupt the HE sector through our passion for innovation and digital education. Our vision is to become the first-choice university for career- focused lifelong learners worldwide, ensuring that everyone, everywhere can access higher education. There has never been a more exciting time to join Arden University, as we expand into new disciplines, forge worldwide partnerships, and expand our locations. Careers and Employability Team The Assistant Careers Consultant role is part of our Careers and Employability team, which supports students throughout their academic journey by helping them plan and achieve their career goals. The role As an Assistant Careers Consultant, you will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience in providing career advice, guidance, and support to students and graduates within a Higher Education environment. This position is ideal for aspiring or trainee careers professionals looking to build skills in career counseling and career development. In this role, you will: Offer tailored career information, advice, and guidance to students and graduates. Help students reflect on their values, interests, and abilities to make informed career decisions. Support students in developing the skills and resources they need to successfully manage their careers and secure employment, further study, or training opportunities. About You We are seeking a candidate with experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds, supporting their personal development or career goals. You should possess: Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Proactive problem-solving abilities. A passion for mentoring and empowering others to achieve their goals. A team-oriented mindset with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues. An understanding of current issues in higher education, graduate employment, and career trends. By joining our team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future careers of our students and graduates, helping them navigate their career paths and achieve success. Why Arden: At Arden, you will become a part of a passionate and dedicated team who are committed to removing unnecessary barriers to learning and making education more accessible. Our people work hard to ensure our students journeys are the best they can possibly be, as such we want to reward our people with fantastic benefits. Employees benefit from: 30 days holiday, add the bank holiday on top, and we even throw in Christmas closure A generous Aviva pension plan, our contributions start at 7% PMI or Healthcare Cashback (dependent on role grade) Study any Arden course for free, with generous discount for all family and friends Our 'Golden Ticket' which allows you to gift anyone in your life a free Arden education Plus, other competitive benefits Arden's values: Stand out, Progressive, Accessible, Resourceful, Kindness, reflect who we are as an institution, a team and as individuals. If they also reflect you and you are excited by the chance to be the driving, creative force within a growing business, we want to hear from you. There has never been a more exciting time to join Arden University, as we expand into new disciplines and locations. For the full job description, click here , or to start your journey with us, click apply Closing Date: 10 November 2024 1st round of interviews is scheduled to take place on w/c 20th November. Successful candidates on the 1st interview stage will be invited to do a site visit to the Leeds Campus on w/c 25th November with a 2nd interview stage to follow on w/c 2nd December. This role will not attract sufficient points to obtain a sponsored Skilled Worker visa under the points-based immigration system, however applications are welcome from candidates who don't currently have the right to work in the UK, but who would be eligible to obtain a visa via another route. We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the specified closing date should we receive sufficient applications or in order to respond to business needs. In order to avoid missing an opportunity to apply please submit your application as early as possible. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Therefore, we make sure that our recruitment and selection processes never discriminate based upon people's age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances, and actively welcome applications from all groups.