Careers Adviser

Are you passionate about helping students with their personal development to support their future career aspirations? Are you looking for a role where no two days are the same? The Careers Centre at the University of Reading is looking for a full-time Careers Adviser to join our Career Consultancy team to plan and deliver extra-curricular, undergraduate workshops, seminars and 1: 1 drop-ins for finalists across our campuses. You will also be instrumental in building greater student visibility and engagement for our Finalist Futures programme working closely with Reading Students’ Union and the Careers’ Information and Events team to develop social media content and other marketing materials. This is initially a 12 month fixed-term role, with the potential to be offered on a permanent basis.

This is a great opportunity to move into careers guidance for someone who has experience in recruitment or FE careers work, and are looking to gain valuable experience working within a friendly, busy and award- winning Careers Centre.

You will have:

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Experience of creating and delivering presentations and facilitating workshops
• Exceptional organisation and planning skills, with experience of managing projects and working to deadlines
• Be comfortable working as part of a team, as well as independently with little direct supervision
• Some knowledge of the UK graduate recruitment market
• Proficient IT skills, especially with Excel to enable data processing and analysis

Interviews will be held: 23rd January 2025

Contact Name: Nicky Norminton   
Contact Job Title: Head of Career Consultancy
Contact Email address: n.norminton@reading.ac.uk

Alternative Contact Name: Alexandra Baker       
Alternative Contact Job Title: Careers Consultant
Alternative Contact Email address: a.l.z.baker@reading.ac.uk

By reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship may be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. Applicants wishing to consider the SWR must ensure that they are able to meet the points requirement before applying. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.   

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

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