Careers & Professional Practice Advisor

Join us in the role of Careers and Professional Practice Advisor to make a real difference in the career prospects of UCA students. This a key and varied role within the Creative Futures team, working with a range of stakeholders to deliver a range of support for our students and graduate. This support is both embedded within the curriculum alongside extra-curricular delivery of one to one appointments, employer events and student competitions. 

We are looking for someone who is passionate about supporting students and has a knowledge of career paths within the creative and cultural sectors- including freelancing. You will be the lead Advisor for two of our academic departments based on our Farnham Campus- Games and Creative Technologies and Communications, so specific knowledge of these areas is desirable. 

It is expected interviews will be held on Thursday 19^th December 2024 (online).

For an informal conversation regarding the role please contact:

Nikki Ellis, Careers & Professional Practice Manager at  Nikki.ellis@uca.ac.uk

At UCA, creativity and innovation are at the heart of what we do. Our legacy of educating eager and passionate artists, makers and thinkers runs back almost 160 years, and today we’re helping shape a global future that supports and nourishes talent worldwide. 

 Our campuses across Surrey and Kent are vibrant communities, each specialising in different areas of the creative industries. We are also home to a thriving research hub, with academic experts and fellows leading the way in research on sustainability, design, textiles, animation, history and culture, and more. 

 Are you ready to share your passion for creativity with the next generation of innovators? If so, we want to hear from you.

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