The University of London Careers Service is recruiting a Careers Consultant to work with our postgraduate research students based at the School of Advanced Study. We are looking to hire one fixed term maternity cover post for 2 days a week (0.4 FTE) for 12 months from August 2026 to August 2027.
This is an exciting opportunity to join an award‑winning, dynamic and innovative Careers team. As a University of London Careers Consultant, you will work in collaboration with the wider University of London Careers Service team, School of Advanced Study colleagues and University of London colleagues, to design and deliver the highest possible standard of careers and employability support to our students and clients.
The School of Advanced Study at the University of London brings together eight internationally renowned research institutes to form the UK's national centre for the support of researchers and the promotion of research in the humanities. The School provides a research base for an international community of humanities and social science scholars and provides specialist research training at master's, doctoral, and postdoctoral levels - locally, nationally, and internationally. The work with this cohort involves one to one guidance appointments and delivering webinars and workshops to this audience of research students.
University of London Careers Consultants also collaborate with colleagues from across The University of London Careers Service on activities that enhance the quality and effectiveness of our services.
We are looking for candidates who have experience within Higher Education careers and employability services and have a relevant qualification in careers guidance or coaching.
Further information
For more information on the role, please read the Job Description and the Job Pack. For an informal chat about the role please contact Laura Brammar, Associate Director of University of London Careers Service, laura.brammar@london.ac.uk.
To be considered for this opportunity, please submit your application on www.london.ac.uk/jobs before the closing date at midnight on Wednesday 20 May 2026.
Interviews and assessment activities will take place on Monday 1 June. Panel interview and assessment activities are planned to take place virtually.
We look forward to receiving your application.
The University will be unable to sponsor candidates for a visa for this role. Successful applicants must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK for the duration of their employment.
The University currently operates a Hybrid Working framework involving a mix of working remotely and in the office. Typically, the majority of employees will be able to agree to work remotely for up to 60% of their working week, role dependent, however will be required to attend on specific days for training or team meetings.
The University of London is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive working environment where we can all be ourselves and succeed. We particularly encourage applications from members of Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities as this group is currently under‑represented at all levels within the University. All appointments will be made on merit, based on the criteria identified in the job description.
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