Careers and Skills Development Adviser Jinan - Birmingham Joint Institute (J-BJI) - Careers Network

University of Birmingham - Careers Network/College of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Location: Birmingham, Guangzhou - China

Salary: £36,636 to £46,049, with potential progression once in post to £48,822.

Hours: Full Time

Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract

Placed On: 8th September 2025

Closes: 24th September 2025

Job Ref: 81593Z25

Fixed Term Contract up to November 2026

The post will be responsible for developing and implementing a programme of activity for J-BJI - Jinan University (JNU) and University of Birmingham (UoB) Joint Institute - undergraduate students studying Maths in Guangzhou, China. The post holder will also be responsible for the delivery of a number of student experience initiatives such as orientation, summer school and graduation. Informed through collaboration with Jinan University careers service and the University of Birmingham’s College of Engineering and Physical Sciences (EPS), the focus will be on employability skill development and employer-informed preparation for the global job market, delivering a high quality student experience, and providing a “University of Birmingham” experience in China.

The post holder will design and deliver a programme of career workshops, employer and alumni events that support JBJI students’ with career planning, networking, making applications, and preparing for postgraduate study, as well as managing the creation of online resources. The post holder will lead and manage large orientation and graduation events as well as the two week summer school in the UK. The post holder will establish and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders including employers, alumni and staff within the partner universities. The post holder will also coordinate employability activity for J-BJI students attending a summer school in the UK, or participating in an exchange programme, and contribute to the work of the EPS Careers team.

Regular travel to Guangzhou, China is expected.

Person Specification

• Degree in a related field or equivalent, alongside significant related experience
• Good knowledge and understanding of Higher Education and the global graduate labour market, and issues impacting on student employability
• Knowledge and experience of working in an international context and an understanding of Chinese language and culture
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to form effective working relationships with students, employers, colleagues and other stakeholders
• Experience of persuading and negotiating with internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent team working skills and ability to cross-promote services
• Proven experience of delivering group work and/or advice in a similar setting
• Event management or project management experience
• Experience of writing and developing learning material and information
• Proven experience of planning and delivering events
• Experience of using data to inform priorities and activity, and using effective processes for monitoring and evaluation
• Proficiency in the use of social media plus evidence of IT literacy (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook) and database management
• Drive and enthusiasm and the ability to work proactively
• Ability to work independently, and to manage own work programme and a budget
• Ability to travel and work in China on a regular basis

Informal enquiries can be made to: Richard Newman r.j.newman@bham.ac.uk

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