Careers and Employability Consultant

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is a distinctive, unique institution, rooted in the Liverpool City Region and with a global presence. Our students and staff, past, present, and future, are the beating heart of our city and can be found in every corner of every industry and community. We couldn't exist anywhere else and have shaped the city in which we belong. Working with the people of Liverpool to improve lives and support communities is at the heart of why we were founded and why we exist today. Liverpool John Moores University is seeking an experienced, forward-thinking Careers & Employability Consultant to join our award-winning Student Futures team. Student Futures is LJMU's Careers, Employability and Start-Up team. As a strategic partner across the University, we deliver innovative expertise, high-impact support and opportunities that empower students and graduates to thrive in their future careers. Working collaboratively with academic teams and external partners, we help transform potential into lasting success. As one of Student Futures' business partners to LJMU Schools, you will work with academic colleagues – shaping and delivering activity that embeds careers & employability at the heart of teaching & learning. As well as directly delivering sessions in and beyond the curriculum, you will provide leadership to an associated delivery team. Together, you and your team will also co-develop targeted programmes with students from diverse backgrounds. To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• Experience in leading or facilitating course design that progresses employability & career confidence
• A track record in delivering engaging & impactful group sessions
• Inspirational leadership skills, with the ability to coach, motivate and guide others
• Solutions-focused use of data, feedback and evaluation to drive results
• A collaborative, partnership-focused approach In return, we offer an excellent benefits package including generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme, induction and development support as well as family-friendly policies. This is an exciting time to join the university as we deliver the LJMU Strategy 2030 and its vision of LJMU as an inclusive civic university transforming lives and futures, by placing students at the heart of everything we do. LJMU values diversity and provides a supportive, inclusive environment where everyone can fulfil their potential. Please note all of our vacancies will be closed to applications at midnight on the advertised closing date, unless otherwise stated.