At a Glance
- Tasks: Design careers programmes and coach students for successful international careers.
- Company: Join UCL, a leading institution shaping the future of higher education.
- Benefits: 41 days holiday, pension scheme, gym access, and employee support services.
- Other info: Be part of a collaborative team dedicated to student success and employer partnerships.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on students' global career success in a diverse environment.
- Qualifications: Fluency in English and Mandarin, with experience in the APAC graduate market.
The predicted salary is between 37800 - 46200 £ per year.
At UCL, we're shaping the future of higher education and the people who will shape the future. Our Strategic Plan 2022-2027 puts students at the heart of everything we do, creating a future-focused education that equips them with the skills, opportunities and confidence to thrive. The newly established Higher Education Development & Support (HEDS) Institute brings together UCL Arena and UCL Careers to connect outstanding education with meaningful employability outcomes. As part of UCL Careers, you'll join a collaborative, innovative team that helps thousands of students and graduates access life-changing opportunities while building strong partnerships with employers across sectors.
About the role
Are you passionate about helping students build successful international careers? Do you understand the APAC graduate market and enjoy building meaningful employer relationships? In this job you'll support a diverse global student community by designing careers programmes, coaching students and creating opportunities with employers across APAC. You'll develop partnerships, deliver engaging events and use insight and feedback to shape activity that helps students succeed in global recruitment markets.
About you
We're looking for someone fluent in English and Mandarin, with experience of working or living in China and/or Hong Kong, strong stakeholder engagement skills, and knowledge of the Asia-Pacific graduate labour market. You’ll bring international insight, excellent relationship-building skills and a passion for student success. You’ll have a university degree or equivalent qualification, experience developing stakeholder relationships, and the ability to design and deliver impactful careers programmes and events.
What we offer
- 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays and 6 closure days)
- Additional 5 days' annual leave purchase scheme
- Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
- Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
- Relocation scheme for certain posts
- On-site gym
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
- Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
- Discounted medical insurance
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
As London's Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world's talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL's workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.
Senior Careers Officer employer: UCL
The Faculty of Social and Historical Sciences offers a dynamic and supportive work environment, where your contributions to student recruitment and marketing will be valued. With a strong emphasis on professional development, you will have opportunities to grow your skills in higher education admissions and digital marketing while collaborating with a diverse team dedicated to excellence in teaching and research. Located in a vibrant academic community, this role provides a unique chance to engage with prospective students and make a meaningful impact on their educational journey.
