The Professional Development Centre (PDC) is looking for an enthusiastic and innovative member of the Careers team. Based in a higher education careers service, the role can be as diverse as it can be demanding. From dealing with initial queries from students, to marketing events and activities on social media and generally enhancing the digital output of the service, careers information staff need to be able to demonstrate a range of skills and approaches.
About the role
You will be responsible for supporting the work of the careers and employability skills team. This will include dealing with initial careers queries from students, organising appointments and helping with facilitation and administration during careers conferences and workshops. Under the supervision of the Careers Information Adviser, you will also contribute to developing and maintaining the online careers information service and provide appropriate and timely responses to general and specialist enquiries from students, actively promoting our services to all groups. Under the supervision of Careers consultants, you will research opportunities and disseminate to relevant student cohorts. You will also contribute to the work of the skills team for the READY and Brunel plus.
You will be a recent graduate with a good understanding of higher education and graduate employability. You will possess strong communication, administration, IT and analytical skills. The ability to write content for social media and online newsletters will be key. You will display a flexible, can-do approach and be willing to become involved in all PDC activities.
Please note that interviews may take place in person, on campus, at Brunel University London.
Find out more about the Professional Development Centre at www.brunel.ac.uk/pdc If you wish to have an informal chat to find out more about the role, please email Calli Amiras, Deputy Director PDC, (Careers) at calli.amiras@brunel.ac.uk
For further details about the role including the Job Description and Person Specification and how to apply please visit https://careers.brunel.ac.uk/home.html
This position does not meet the University criteria for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
Brunel University London is fully committed to creating and sustaining a fully inclusive workforce culture. We support flexible working. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities, we particularly welcome applicants who are currently under- represented in our workforce.