This role is primarily based at Stratford Campus or Holborn Campus five days a week, with occasional evening and weekend commitments to support students and foster a strong campus culture. Some home working may be available where appropriate, while maintaining a consistent and visible on‑site presence. Please note, hybrid and remote working are non-contractual benefits, therefore your Campus Location will be stated on your contract.

About Arden University:

We are an aspirational and multi-award-winning university, delivering rapid growth with ambitious plans to disrupt the HE sector through our passion for innovation and digital education. Our vision is to become the first-choice university for career-focused lifelong learners worldwide, ensuring that everyone, everywhere can access higher education.

There has never been a more exciting time to join Arden University, as we expand into new disciplines, forge worldwide partnerships, and expand our locations.

About our Department:

Arden’s Careers, Employability & Alumni team is dynamic, supportive, and forward-thinking. We empower students and graduates with personalised guidance, curriculum embedded careers education, and strong employer and alumni networks. Recently shortlisted for national awards, we’re a growing team making a real difference to student success and graduate outcomes.

About the Opportunity:

We are looking for a Careers Consultant to provide information, advice and guidance to Arden Students and Graduates by using a wide range of online tools to assess their values, interests, skills and abilities, helping them to acquire skills and resources to plan and manage their careers. You will develop and deliver careers education materials online and in-person as part of the academic curriculum, collaborating and co-creating with academic colleagues and students. You will be involved in annual service planning working with schools and faculties, as well as taking part in ongoing reviews and enhancements.

About You:

We are looking for a dedicated and motivated individual to join our team at this exciting stage of growth. To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• A relevant professional careers qualification or experience of working in a recruitment or human resources function.
• Experience of working with students or graduates from diverse backgrounds, supporting them in a variety of contexts.
• A proven ability to coach and mentor individuals to help them achieve their goals and succeed.
• Experience of working on complex projects to tight deadlines in a fast-moving environment.
• Awareness of current issues in Higher Education and an understanding of graduate employment trends.

These are exciting times to join a forward-thinking, digital-first university that puts students at the heart of everything we do. At Arden, you’ll find a purpose to believe in and a culture to thrive in. Your perspective will be valued, your ideas will be encouraged, and you will play a key role in shaping something new.