Career Development Officer

De Montfort University (DMU) is an ambitious, globally-minded institution with a relentless focus on delivering quality teaching and learning, and a campus-wide focus on providing a sector-leading student experience.

A culturally rich university with a palpable commitment to the public good, it strives to maintain a stimulating and inclusive environment where staff and students are able to thrive. The university is a vibrant, multicultural hub of learning, creativity and innovation that never surrenders to convention. Our success is built on a fantastic student experience coupled with award-winning teaching and world-class facilities that help students develop the skills and attitudes employers demand.

Faculty / Directorate

Library and Student Services is a large directorate offering a broad range of support to our students, staff and visitors. The faculty includes: The Careers Team, Library Services, Student Welfare, and Global Team. This is an exciting time to join the directorate as we continue to develop our services to continuously improve the student experience here at DMU.

Role

This is a part time (0.6 FTE) role. The post holder will work in partnership with the Health and Life Sciences Career Development Manager, to develop collaborative links between the Careers Team and De Montfort University students, graduate recruiters, faculties, and the Students’ Union, which support the University’s employability strategy.

You will develop and implement student-facing activities which promote and encourage employability and work experience predominantly in the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, through a variety of curricular and noncurricular initiatives, including the delivery of careers workshops, employer events, all with the overall aim of supporting students’ employability and improving the university’s employability outcomes. As well as monitoring and evaluating comprehensive and up-to date management information and labour market intelligence relating to employability activities throughout the student journey.

Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will have experience in delivering career workshops and, information, advice, and guidance to students, informed by knowledge of the graduate employability market. Establishing and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders is vital as well as the ability to manage multiple projects and experience of marketing and/or events management.

Closing date: 13 October 2024

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