Project Officer - Career Confident

Cardiff University’s Student Futures division is recruiting Project Officers supporting the Career Confident programme.

The post holder will deliver the HEFCW targeted employability support for students (Career Confident) Programme, carrying out supporting work, providing advice, guidance and support to both students and employers.

The focus of the programme is to move the students closer to the labour market and help to put them in a position where they are able to compete for quality, sustainable jobs on an equal basis to their peers. One of the measures of success is the number of students who consider that their employability has improved as a result of the support.

Students will access Student Futures support with a particular focus on work experience and employability support as a means to develop, articulate and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, attributes, and experience that employers look for. 

This post is full time (35 hours per week) and fixed term until September 2025 to cover for a member of staff on maternity leave. The post is available from mid October 2024.

Salary: £32,332 to £34,980 per annum (Grade 5)

Standard working pattern applies however, due to the nature of this role, some activities take place on a Saturday and as such the post holder will be required to work Saturdays and out of office hours on occasions.

Cardiff University offers many excellent benefits, including 37 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), pro rata for part time staff, local pension scheme, a cycle to work scheme and other travel initiatives, annual increments up the pay scale, and more. It is an exciting and vibrant place to work, with many different challenges and is a proud Living Wage supporter.

Closing Date: Saturday, 5 October 2024

Please be aware that Cardiff University reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.

Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

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