Careers Advisor – Music

About the Role

As a Careers Advisor, you’ll guide and support students and graduates as they prepare for future employment, further study, or freelance opportunities. Working closely with our Careers Managers and academic teams, you’ll play a key role in enhancing employability by connecting students with hands‑on work experience, internships, and career opportunities within the creative sector.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide expert advice and 1:1 coaching to students and graduates on career preparation, including CVs, cover letters, interview techniques, and freelance pathways.
• Collaborate with Careers Managers and academic teams to promote creative development programs and freelance opportunities.
• Build and maintain industry relationships with local, regional, and national contacts to secure job placements and internships for students and graduates.
• Write engaging job ads and social media posts to attract candidates for roles and opportunities.
• Track and monitor key metrics such as student coaching sessions, placements, and engagement in career events.
• Organise and assist with career events, both on campus and externally, ensuring professional delivery.
• Support students through recruitment processes and help them secure suitable roles within the industry.
• Champion equity, diversity, and inclusion across all careers and employability activities.
• Provide occasional multi‑site support for Creative Futures Managers across South campuses (London, Brighton, Bristol, Berlin) for admin and student communications.
• Support with social media activity across the university to promote the work of the Creative Futures team by managing the capture of accurate, engaging and appropriately branded social media assets.
• Advise and mentor student Social Media volunteers to bolster support for Marketing and Social Media activity and to widely promote the work of BIMM University students engaging with Creative Futures projects.

What You’ll Bring:

• Experience in a Careers or Employability role within a Higher Education setting, or strong interest in developing a career in this area.
• Understanding of current Careers and Employability practices.
• Knowledge and interest in the music/creative Industries.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to establish positive relationships with students, graduates, and industry partners.
• Strong social media skills, with experience in content creation, brand alignment, and supporting others to deliver engaging communications.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage a varied workload and work to deadlines.
• Strong digital literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and in content creation.
• A flexible and adaptable approach to work.

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Why BIMM University?

We are a values‑led organisation, meaning our core values underpin all that we do. In addition to joining a committed and dedicated team, you will have access to:

• 25 days holiday per year (FTE)
• SMART pension
• A comprehensive benefits package

We continually strive to create a culture of inclusivity so that we truly represent our diverse communities. We particularly welcome applications from people of colour who are under‑represented in our organisation.

We are committed to promoting the safety and welfare of our students, therefore all successful applicants are required to complete a basic DBS disclosure. Depending on the role, you may be required to complete an enhanced check / enhanced check with barred list if required by statute and internal policy.