Employability Consultant (IAG & Mentoring)

View All Vacancies Employability Consultant (IAG & Mentoring) Careers (Employability & Volunteering) Location Egham Salary £40,839 to £48,003 per annum – including London Allowance Post Type Full Time Hours per Week 35 Weeks per Year 52 Closing Date 23.59 hours BST on Thursday 12 June 2025 Reference 0525-117 Right to work: Please note that it will not be possible for the University to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship to the successful candidate for this position. Therefore, the appointable candidate will need to be eligible to work in the UK or have leave to remain in the UK and associated right to work for the duration of their employment with the University, in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Full-Time, Permanent Applications are invited for the post of Employability Consultant in Royal Holloway Careers Service. Royal Holloway’s RH2030s strategy sets a bold direction for delivering careers education that is inclusive, industry-connected, and future-focused. In response, the Careers Service is transforming its approach to align with this vision through embedding employability within the curriculum, strengthening partnerships with industry, and ensuring all students are equipped with the skills, experiences, and confidence to succeed in a rapidly evolving world of work. We are committed to delivering accessible, impactful employability support that reflects the diverse ambitions and needs of our community throughout their student journey to get future ready. We are seeking a proactive and student-focused Employability Consultant to join our evolving Careers Service. In line with the university’s RH2030s strategy, you will lead on delivering inclusive employability support across academic schools, managing an Employability Coordinator, and embedding IAG (Information, Advice & Guidance) and mentoring into the curriculum. The role involves working closely with employers and industry partners to enhance work-based learning and student outcomes, while using digital tools and data systems to track impact and inform improvements. You will contribute to an innovative, accessible careers service that equips all students with the confidence, skills, and experience to thrive in a changing world of work. In return we offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including: Generous annual leave entitlement Training and Development opportunities Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution Various schemes including Cycle to Work, Season Ticket Loans and help with the cost of Eyesight testing. Free parking The post is based in Egham, where the University is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London. For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Sonia Vij on Sonia.vij@rhul.ac.uk or Phil Simcock on phil.simcock@rhul.ac.uk For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at: recruitment@rhul.ac.uk Please quote the reference: 0525-117 Closing Date: 23:59, 12 June 2025 Interview Date: 26 June Further details: Job Description & Person Specification Email details to a friend Apply Online The university has adopted hybrid working for some roles therefore some remote working may be possible for this role. Royal Holloway is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI), and encourages applications from all people regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, parental status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or trans status or history. More information on our structures and initiatives around EDI, including information on staff diversity networks, can be found on our Equality and Diversity Intranet page. #J-18808-Ljbffr