"Careers Consultant"

Please note: This role is advertised for FTE 0.6 but has high potential to be increased to FTE 0.8

City St George’s, University of London is the University of business, practice and the professions and brings together the expertise and excellence of City, University of London and St George’s, University of London into one institution. The combined university is now one of the largest higher education destinations for London students, combining a breadth of disciplines across health, business, policy, law, creativity, communications, science and technology. Our students are at the heart of everything that we do, and we are committed to supporting them to pursue their career and personal ambitions.

Our research is engaged, at the frontier of practice and has a positive impact on the world around us.

Background

This position is based in the Careers & Employability Directorate. The Directorate is pivotal in supporting City St. George’s to deliver a student experience that combines academic excellence with a focus on employability. Studying at City St. George’s enables our graduates to develop the intellectual capacity, skills and personal attributes required to move into the graduate position they desire, while also fostering the mindset and attitude necessary to embark on a rewarding lifelong career.

This role sits within the Careers Consultants team, one of several teams within the Directorate including Employer Engagement, Student Development, Unitemps and Information. Together these teams service the careers and employability needs of our students.

Responsibilities

This six-month, part-time Careers Consultant position (21 hours per week) sits within the Careers Consultant team and contributes to embedding career-focused learning and professional experience across the curriculum, ensuring every undergraduate is career ready. The role also involves delivering core careers activities, including one-to-one guidance and group sessions for students from all disciplines and levels.

Person Specification

A key aspect of the post is designing and delivering career-focused learning within academic modules and working closely with academic colleagues. You will apply pedagogical approaches to employability, deliver lectures to large student groups, and use learning design principles to create engaging, impactful content. Supporting students and graduates in developing their career plans will also be an important part of your work.

We welcome applicants with experience in careers advisory roles, as well as career changers who can demonstrate the relevant skills outlined in the job description. Strong knowledge of the UK graduate labour market and relevant professional experience are essential.

Additional Information

Further information is available in the job description via the 'Apply' button above.

Closing date for applications: 12 April 2026 at 11:59pm

Interviews are scheduled to take place on 28 April 2026

The selection process will involve an interview and an exercise. Further details will be confirmed at the interview stage.

City St George’s offers a sector-leading salary, pension scheme and benefits including a comprehensive package of staff training and development.

City St George’s, University of London is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all its activities, processes, and culture for our whole community, including staff, students and visitors.

The University of business, practice and the professions