Job Description

About us

UCL is one of the world\'s top universities. At its establishment in 1826, UCL was radical and responsive to the needs of society, and this ethos \xe2\x80\x93 that excellence should go hand-in-hand with enriching society \xe2\x80\x93 continues today. UCL\'s excellence extends across all academic disciplines; from one of Europe\'s largest and most productive hubs for biomedical science interacting with several leading London hospitals, to world-renowned centres for architecture (UCL Bartlett) and fine art (UCL Slade School). With an annual turnover exceeding \xc2\xa31 billion, it is a major research and education hub in London and globally.

UCL is one of the world\'s top universities. At its establishment in 1826, UCL was radical and responsive to the needs of society, and this ethos \xe2\x80\x93 that excellence should go hand-in-hand with enriching society \xe2\x80\x93 continues today. UCL\'s excellence extends across all academic disciplines; from one of Europe\'s largest and most productive hubs for biomedical science interacting with several leading London hospitals, to world-renowned centres for architecture (UCL Bartlett) and fine art (UCL Slade School). With an annual turnover exceeding \xc2\xa31 billion, it is a major research and education hub in London and globally.

Some highlights are:

• Race Charter Mark - UCL holds a Bronze Race Equality Charter Mark award, recognising UCL\'s commitment to improving the representation, progression and success of minority ethnic staff and students.
• Athena SWAN - UCL holds an institutional Silver

award \xe2\x80\x93 this recognises our commitment to and impact in addressing gender equality. * B-MEntor \xe2\x80\x93
is a mentoring scheme for black and minority ethnic staff. The mentoring scheme is a collaborative initiative with a number of London-based universities.

Please see our for information on our current priorities.

UCL Careers

UCL Careers provides careers education to current students, graduates and staff of UCL, as well as recruitment solutions for employers. UCL Careers provides a \xe2\x80\x98core\xe2\x80\x99 service for students as well as bespoke support within some academic areas.

About the role

This role will be part of a twelve strong team focused on developing and delivering careers education provision for the students in twenty-eight departments across the faculties of Built Environment, Engineering and Mathematical and Physical Sciences.

In addition, the Careers Consultant will conduct central one-to-one careers guidance appointments, and work collaboratively on a range of projects with colleagues from the wider UCL Careers team.

Core duties include:

• Developing students careers management skills via a range of learning activities
• Conducting a range of one to one guidance interactions to support clients
• Developing strategic relationships with colleagues, academic staff, and other stakeholders
• Undertaking collaborative projects to create products and services
• Using data to identify and prioritise the most effective career development activities
• Maintaining an up-to-date understanding of recruitment practices
• Developing knowledge of the graduate labour market, and the HE sector

Interview date:

• 2-stage interview process:

• Stage 1: wc 18th September (online)- most likely 22nd September
• Stage 2: wc 25th September (in person)- most likely 29th September
• If you have any questions about the application process please contact Passant Khalifa - p.khalifa@ucl.ac.uk

About you

Careers Consultants will be expected to work occasional flexible hours (weekday evenings). The majority of in-person student facing activity will take place at UCL\xe2\x80\x99s Bloomsbury campus.

The ideal candidate for this role will demonstrate the following:

• mentoring/coaching others and supporting their personal development
• planning and managing areas of work to a high standard and agreed objectives/outcomes
• communicating appropriately with a range of audiences in a variety of different situations
• high-level professional and interpersonal skills required to build successful working alliances
• using qualitative and quantitative information to improve the effectiveness of activities
• planning, prioritising and implementing long-term projects as part of a busy workload
• identifying personal strengths/weaknesses, and a willingness to develop, adapt and learn
• willingness and ability to seek new and better ways to deliver an excellent service
• maintaining motivation and resilience in demanding situations
• thinking independently and responding appropriately to the demands of the situation
• a strong commitment to the values of equality and diversity

What we offer

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:

• 41 Days holiday (including 27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• On-Site nursery
• 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\xe2\x80\x99s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world\xe2\x80\x99s 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\xe2\x80\x99s workforce.

These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.

You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here : https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/

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