A University for the Creative Industries
BIMM has a long history in the creative arts.
From our beginnings as Drumtech in London in 1983 to the acquisition of MetFilm School in 2024, our journey has been one of continual growth.
We have campuses in nine locations – Birmingham, Brighton, Bristol, Essex, Leeds, London, Manchester, Dublin and Berlin – and are proud to be a leading provider of contemporary music, film, creative technology and performing arts education in Europe.
We have over 40 years of experience helping students launch successful careers in the creative industries. We offer a broad range of higher education courses including undergraduate degrees, the Trinity Professional Performing Diploma and Master's courses.
Beyond academic life, BIMM University offers a community built on a shared passion, creativity, and belief system. Our inclusive culture is at the core of everything we do, binding us together and driving us forward.
Our Purpose, Vision, and Values
Purpose
To shape the future of the creative industries
Vision
To redefine creative industries education for the benefit of all, giving students from every background the skills and opportunities to thrive in their future careers.
Values
Our values are at the core of our success; Believe in Everyone, Challenge the Norm, Grow Together, Own It and Do the Right Thing.
Job Description
Careers Advisors are required to prepare students and graduates for future employment, further study and a long-term professional career in the creative industries.
Working closely with Careers Managers and academic teams to ensure that all routes to graduate employment, including creative portfolio and freelance pathways, are understood by students to increase their chances of success.
Our versatile approach to employability involves working with trusted industry partners to provide real‑world, hands‑on work experience placements, projects, performances and productions which enhance employability throughout a student’s time at BIMM University.
Careers Advisors are regionally located to be close to our students and recent alumni to support with advice and guidance and to prepare for a career within the creative industries. Careers Advisors also support Careers Managers and the Head of Talent, Head of Film, Music and Performing Arts to source candidates for opportunities when they arise.
After 18 months, the Alumni team takes over responsibility for careers advice and guidance as well as enhancing engagement and continued communication.
Key Accountabilities
* Provide an excellent service at all times, ensuring a professional standard of delivery to students, clients and industry partners.
* Support the Careers Manager in building and maintaining local, regional and national contacts to create an industry network that secures jobs and internships for BIMM University students and graduates.
* Support the Careers Manager and Heads of Film, Music and Performing Arts to promote creative development programmes of activity and opportunities to engage with employment or freelance advice.
* Providing 1:1 advising on a range of employability support including CV’s, cover letters, interview advice etc.
* Write engaging ad copy and social media posts to attract candidates for roles.
* Support students and graduates through the recruitment process so that they find a suitable work placement, freelance creative opportunity or paid role within the industry.
* Assisting with career events held either on campus or externally.
* Track and record the number of student careers coaching sessions per month.
* Monitor and record agreed KPIs, including but not exclusively: numbers of companies, candidates, opportunities worked and successful work placements.
* Promote equity, diversity and inclusion at all times. Take proactive measures to increase access and participation in all Careers and Enterprise activities and employability services.
Person Specification
The postholder will be a collaborative professional with experience in Careers and Enterprise, who is passionate about driving positive outcomes for students.
* Experience in a Careers / Employability role in a HE setting.
* Knowledge and understanding of current Careers and Employability practices.
* Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and establish positive relationships with a range of stakeholders.
* Highly organised and comfortable managing a full and varied workload.
* Flexible and adaptable.
* Degree or professional qualification in a relevant subject.
* Data collection and reporting skills.
NB: This is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities of this post. The post holder may be required to carry out other duties in keeping with the nature of the post as directed by and agreed with their line manager.
Hybrid working
Hybrid working (minimum four days per week in the Brighton office)
Posted: Oct 20th 2025
Competitive salary and benefits package.
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