At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students in securing placements and develop their employability skills.
- Company: Join a TEF Silver rated university with a commitment to student success.
- Benefits: Generous leave, excellent pension, subsidised healthcare, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Hybrid working options and free gym membership available.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' careers while enjoying a flexible work environment.
- Qualifications: Minimum level 3 qualification and experience in supporting students or relevant industry.
The predicted salary is between 22922 - 22922 £ per year.
Location: Birmingham
Salary: £21,653 - £22,922 per annum pro rata of £35,608 - £37,694 per annum - SS5
Job Type: Permanent, Part Time (22.50 hours per week)
UCB is an equal opportunities employer. We are TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating.
The Role
Hired provides careers, employability and placement services to our students. We currently have a vacancy for an Employability Tutor supporting both placement provision for established and new HE courses and building employability and career management skills to deliver positive graduate outcomes. You will need to develop strong links with UCB Schools and Departments regarding the service, as well as engage directly with employers to source and develop partnership and placement opportunities.
The successful candidate will have knowledge of supporting students, either into placements/work experience, or have recent industry experience relevant to early years education or the health and social care sector. You will have excellent communication and organisation skills, the ability to work with a diverse range of clients, and proficiency in administration and the use of IT. To be successful in this application, you will possess a minimum level 3 qualification. Flexibility and a willingness to conduct placement visits off-site as required are essential.
Benefits
- Generous allocation of annual leave
- 29 days' paid leave per year
- 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days
- Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme Employer Contributions - 20.9%
- Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service
- Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support
- Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse
- Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship
- A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including technology and cycle
- Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham
- Hybrid working opportunities
- Free on-site gym membership
Additional Information
All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education.
Closing Date: Sunday 20th September 2026
Interview Date: Wednesday 7th October 2026
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UCB S.A. is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, particularly in the field of immunology. With a strong commitment to employee growth and development, you will have access to unique opportunities for professional advancement while working in a hybrid environment that promotes work-life balance. Join us in making a meaningful impact on patient outcomes across the UK and Ireland, where your contributions will be valued and recognised.
