At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide personalised career support to students and engage them in employability activities.
- Company: University of Gloucestershire, dedicated to enriching student experiences.
- Benefits: Flexible working across campuses, inclusive environment, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to inclusivity and student empowerment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while building your coaching skills.
- Qualifications: Enthusiasm for career coaching and strong interpersonal skills.
The predicted salary is between 25272 - 30000 £ per year.
About the department
Libraries and Student Support Services offer student‑centred support across a range of teams to enrich the student experience throughout their academic journey. These teams collaborate with other professional and academic colleagues across the University to deliver a professional, high quality, and customer‑focused service aligned with the University’s academic mission and strategic priorities. The Careers and Employability Team sits within the Student Services offer, providing a range of employability and career support through in‑curricular and extra‑curricular activities. The Career Studio acts as the ‘front door’ to this team, providing personalised 1‑1 and group career coaching and support.
About the role
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and empathetic individual to join our Career Studio team as a Career Coach. You’ll be at the heart of the student experience, providing high‑quality career support both in‑person and online. To support our growing campus communities, you will spend time across all four campuses each week (FCH, Park, Oxstalls and City), supported by other members of the Careers and Employability Team.
As a Career Coaching and Engagement professional located in the Career Studio, your main responsibilities will involve both offering personalised career support to students and graduates and contributing to the wider goal of engaging as many students as possible with the activities run by the Careers and Employability Team. Operating across all UoG campuses, this will be a hands‑on and flexible role where every day is different.
At the University of Gloucestershire, we are committed to fostering a vibrant, inclusive, and supportive community where every student feels valued and empowered. We are also committed to building a diverse and inclusive staff community and welcome applications from currently under‑represented sections of our workforce. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader, guaranteeing an interview to everyone who meets the definition of disability set out in the Equality Act 2010 and the essential criteria contained within the person specification.
Career Coach Graduate Placement in Cheltenham employer: University of Gloucestershire
The University of Gloucestershire is an exceptional employer, dedicated to enriching the student experience through a vibrant and inclusive work culture. As a Career Coach within the Careers and Employability Team, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students' lives while benefiting from professional development opportunities and a supportive community across multiple campuses. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, the university fosters an environment where every employee is valued and empowered to grow.
Contact Details:
University of Gloucestershire Recruitment Team
