Careers Consultant (LUBS UG, PG International & UG Direct Entry Students)
Provide expert careers guidance and employability support to international and direct-entry business students at the University of Leeds.
Best for:Best for career advisors and employment consultants with experience in higher education and supporting international student populations.
Overview
The University of Leeds is seeking a student-centred Careers Consultant to join the Student Careers service within the Leeds University Business School (LUBS) Employability & Opportunity Team. The role involves delivering high-quality career guidance, designing curriculum-based employability modules, and supporting the career development of undergraduate and postgraduate international students. Working collaboratively with academic colleagues and employer partners, the postholder will help students navigate graduate recruitment and enhance their employability. This fixed-term position offers flexible working arrangements and comprehensive staff benefits within a Russell Group institution.
What you'll do
- Deliver high-quality career information, advice, and guidance through online and face-to-face sessions for individuals and groups.
- Support the design and delivery of curriculum-based career development modules in collaboration with academic staff.
- Engage with international and direct-entry undergraduate students to address specific employability gaps and facilitate labor market integration.
- Build and maintain professional relationships with employer partners to enhance graduate recruitment opportunities.
- Contribute to institutional and faculty objectives regarding student success, graduate outcomes, and international student experience.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
Language: English; excellent written and verbal communication skills
Instruction: English
- Demonstrated experience in providing professional career guidance, advice, or coaching to students or graduates.
- Ability to develop and deliver engaging career education workshops or curriculum modules.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships with students and employers.
- Capacity to manage competing priorities and work collaboratively within a dynamic team environment.
- Post may be suitable for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route subject to salary concession criteria.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-01
Applicants should submit their application online through the University of Leeds recruitment portal by the specified deadline. Review the candidate brief and ensure all required application details are provided.
- CV
- Application form
Contact
Matthew Howard· Deputy Head of Student Careers
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