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Manchester Metropolitan University is one of the most extensive higher education centres in Europe with 38,000 students and more than 1,000 undergraduate, postgraduate and professional courses. The University educates and trains large numbers of legal and business professionals, scientists, engineers, teachers, health workers and creative professionals.

Manchester Metropolitan achieved the silver award in the Teaching Excellence Framework, has 85% of research impact rated world-leading and internationally excellent as judged in the REF, is the UK’s greenest university as ranked by the People and Planet sustainability league tables and is one of the country’s top 20 best employers for LGBT staff, as featured in the Stonewall Top 100 Employers ranking.

The University is in the top 200 global universities under 50 years old as ranked by the Times Higher Education and has more than 290,000 alumni living across the world, with a further 10,000 new graduates joining the community each year. Notable alumni include fashion designer Sarah Burton, actor Julie Walters, designer Thomas Heatherwick and marketing expert Jonathan Mildenhall.

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You should be proactive, organized, possess strong research skills, understand diverse learner needs, and excel in communication to deliver impactful employability development activities.

You will enhance graduate employability, collaborate with departments, deliver career-focused activities, create e-learning resources, promote student employment, and coordinate employer events.

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At Manchester Metropolitan University, we believe in working together as one. We are proud to create amazing spaces where colleagues can do their best work and thrive. Join our diverse team that supports each other and is dedicated to excellence. About the Department: The Careers and Employability Service plays a crucial role in helping students succeed in a competitive graduate job market. We support students and graduates with the development of employability skills, advice on career options, applying for jobs and work experience, meeting employers and finding graduate job opportunities. About this role: In this role you will: * Develop a range of faculty focussed activities to make a significant impact on the employment prospects of our graduates. * Collaborate with academic departments to meet the employability needs of their students through a programme of curriculum delivery, extracurricular activities and 1:1 guidance. * Enhance the career development of students at all stages of study and take a data informed approach to deliver impactful careers provision. * Develop appropriate e-learning resources to support career development learning such as online tutorials and sessions, webinars, short films etc. to help engage and meet the needs of a large and diverse student body. * Promote the employment of students and graduates to employers and help identify appropriate opportunities such as work experience, graduate entry roles and projects to support the career development and progression of our students. You will coordinate a range of employer-focussed events. You will be based in the Faculty of Arts and Humanities and lead on our work with a number of academic departments, as well as working across the wider Careers and Employability team. This role is a fixed term contract running until August 2026. About You: We're looking for someone who brings the following strengths and experiences to our team. To be successful you will: * be proactive and enthusiastic with the ability to plan and deliver multifaceted high quality and impactful services. This is a role requiring excellent organisational skills. * have good research and data manipulation skills with the ability to assimilate, interpret, and determine effective recommendations that will have a substantive impact on key objectives. * have a good understanding of strategies and techniques, including e-learning resource creation, to support skills development within a curriculum setting. * have knowledge and experience of meeting the needs of learners from a diverse range of backgrounds to design and deliver tailored employability development activities. * be an effective and constructive team player who is able to work collaboratively with other colleagues and multiple stakeholders. * have the communication and influencing skills essential in building and managing positive working relationships. To apply: If interested, you should submit your CV with a Covering Letter detailing your suitability for the role. For enquiries about this role, please contact Julian White j.r.white@mmu.ac.uk Interviews are provisionally scheduled for the week commencing 30th June 2025 (30/06/2025). Further information: Manchester Metropolitan University fosters an inclusive culture of belonging that promotes equity and celebrates diversity. We value a diverse workforce for the innovation and diversity of thought it brings and welcome applications from local and international communities, particularly those from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQ+ individuals. We support a range of flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and tailored schedules, which can be discussed with your line manager. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in your role, please let us know so we can provide appropriate support. Our commitment to inclusivity includes mentoring programmes, accessibility resources and professional development opportunities to empower and support underrepresented groups. Manchester Met is a Disability Confident Leader and aims to guarantee an interview to disabled people who meet the essential criteria for most recruitment processes. This role however is expected to attract a high volume of applications and therefore only disabled people who best meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

At Manchester Metropolitan University, we believe in working together as one. We are proud to create amazing spaces where colleagues can do their best work and thrive. Join our diverse team that supports each other and is dedicated to excellence.About the Department:The Careers and Employability Service plays a crucial role in helping students succeed in a competitive graduate job market. We support students and graduates with the development of employability skills, advice on career options, applying for jobs and work experience, meeting employers and finding graduate job opportunities.About this role:In this role you will: * Develop a range of faculty focussed activities to make a significant impact on the employment prospects of our graduates. * Collaborate with academic departments to meet the employability needs of their students through a programme of curriculum delivery, extracurricular activities and 1:1 guidance. * Enhance the career development of students at all stages of study and take a data informed approach to deliver impactful careers provision. * Develop appropriate e-learning resources to support career development learning such as online tutorials and sessions, webinars, short films etc. to help engage and meet the needs of a large and diverse student body. * Promote the employment of students and graduates to employers and help identify appropriate opportunities such as work experience, graduate entry roles and projects to support the career development and progression of our students. You will coordinate a range of employer-focussed events.You will be based in the Faculty of Arts and Humanities and lead on our work with a number of academic departments, as well as working across the wider Careers and Employability team.This role is a fixed term contract running until August 2026.About You:We're looking for someone who brings the following strengths and experiences to our team. To be successful you will: * be proactive and enthusiastic with the ability to plan and deliver multifaceted high quality and impactful services. This is a role requiring excellent organisational skills. * have good research and data manipulation skills with the ability to assimilate, interpret, and determine effective recommendations that will have a substantive impact on key objectives. * have a good understanding of strategies and techniques, including e-learning resource creation, to support skills development within a curriculum setting. * have knowledge and experience of meeting the needs of learners from a diverse range of backgrounds to design and deliver tailored employability development activities. * be an effective and constructive team player who is able to work collaboratively with other colleagues and multiple stakeholders. * have the communication and influencing skills essential in building and managing positive working relationships.To apply:If interested, you should submit your CV with a Covering Letter detailing your suitability for the role.For enquiries about this role, please contact Julian White j.r.white@mmu.ac.ukInterviews are provisionally scheduled for the week commencing 30th June 2025 (30/06/2025).Further information:Manchester Metropolitan University fosters an inclusive culture of belonging that promotes equity and celebrates diversity. We value a diverse workforce for the innovation and diversity of thought it brings and welcome applications from local and international communities, particularly those from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQ+ individuals.We support a range of flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and tailored schedules, which can be discussed with your line manager. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in your role, please let us know so we can provide appropriate support.Our commitment to inclusivity includes mentoring programmes, accessibility resources and professional development opportunities to empower and support underrepresented groups.Manchester Met is a Disability Confident Leader and aims to guarantee an interview to disabled people who meet the essential criteria for most recruitment processes. This role however is expected to attract a high volume of applications and therefore only disabled people who best meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Careers Adviser - The Manchester Metropolitan University

&lt;p&gt;At Manchester Metropolitan University, we believe in working together as one. We are proud to create amazing spaces where colleagues can do their best work and thrive. Join our diverse team that supports each other and is dedicated to excellence.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About the Department:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The Careers and Employability Service plays a crucial role in helping students succeed in a competitive graduate job market. We support students and graduates with the development of employability skills, advice on career options, applying for jobs and work experience, meeting employers and finding graduate job opportunities.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About this role:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this role you will:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Develop a range of faculty focussed activities to make a significant impact on the employment prospects of our graduates.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Collaborate with academic departments to meet the employability needs of their students through a programme of curriculum delivery, extracurricular activities and 1:1 guidance.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Enhance the career development of students at all stages of study and take a data informed approach to deliver impactful careers provision.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Develop appropriate e-learning resources to support career development learning such as online tutorials and sessions, webinars, short films etc. to help engage and meet the needs of a large and diverse student body.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Promote the employment of students and graduates to employers and help identify appropriate opportunities such as work experience, graduate entry roles and projects to support the career development and progression of our students. You will coordinate a range of employer-focussed events.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;You will be based in the Faculty of Arts and Humanities and lead on our work with a number of academic departments, as well as working across the wider Careers and Employability team.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This role is a fixed term contract running until August 2026.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About You:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We're looking for someone who brings the following strengths and experiences to our team. To be successful you will:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;be proactive and enthusiastic with the ability to plan and deliver multifaceted high quality and impactful services. This is a role requiring excellent organisational skills.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;have good research and data manipulation skills with the ability to assimilate, interpret, and determine effective recommendations that will have a substantive impact on key objectives.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;have a good understanding of strategies and techniques, including e-learning resource creation, to support skills development within a curriculum setting.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;have knowledge and experience of meeting the needs of learners from a diverse range of backgrounds to design and deliver tailored employability development activities.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;be an effective and constructive team player who is able to work collaboratively with other colleagues and multiple stakeholders.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;have the communication and influencing skills essential in building and managing positive working relationships.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;To apply:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;If interested, you should submit your&lt;/em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt; CV with a Covering Letter&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;em&gt; detailing your suitability for the role. &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;For enquiries about this role, please contact Julian White j.r.white@mmu.ac.uk&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Interviews are provisionally scheduled for the week commencing 30th June 2025 (30/06/2025).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Further information:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Manchester Metropolitan University fosters an inclusive culture of belonging that promotes equity and celebrates diversity. We value a diverse workforce for the innovation and diversity of thought it brings and welcome applications from local and international communities, particularly those from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQ+ individuals.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We support a range of flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and tailored schedules, which can be discussed with your line manager. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in your role, please let us know so we can provide appropriate support.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Our commitment to inclusivity includes mentoring programmes, accessibility resources and professional development opportunities to empower and support underrepresented groups&lt;strong&gt;.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Manchester Met is a Disability Confident Leader and aims to guarantee an interview to disabled people who meet the essential criteria for most recruitment processes. This role however is expected to attract a high volume of applications and therefore only disabled people who best meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.&lt;/p&gt;

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