Senior Careers Consultant

King's College London

May 7

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Senior Level
People, HR & Administration
Education & Teaching
London

Requirements

Essential Criteria
Strong coaching skills with experience supporting young people
Proven experience designing and delivering inclusive learning or development programmes in a higher education, careers, or learning & development setting
Project management experience with a track record of leading and delivering projects from concept to evaluation
The ability to use qualitative and quantitative information to critically evaluate, demonstrate and improve the effectiveness of activities
Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate with academic staff, employers, and students.
Strong leadership skills with a people-centric and strategic approach
Strong reflective practice and a commitment to innovation in employability and skills development.
Desirable criteria
A relevant professional qualification in careers and employability
Experience embedding employability within academic curricula or leading credit-bearing modules
Familiarity with authentic assessment methods and digital learning tools (e.g. LinkedIn Learning, VMock, simulation platforms).
Experience managing large student cohorts or implementing peer-led or hybrid learning models.

Responsibilities

This position supports our undergraduate population and joins us at an exciting time at the Business School as we look to grow our student population, and offer a scalable, forward-thinking careers provision.
This role will be overseeing the undergraduate provision and designing and delivering our new credit-bearing learning and development modules, which aim to build students’ business acumen and relevant competencies and career management skills.
This role requires a strong understanding of learning and development principles, a passion for supporting young people and an ability to work creatively and strategically.
You will be responsible for building innovative, experiential, and scalable learning experiences that incorporate reflective practice.
With increasing cohort sizes, you will implement appropriate delivery models, leverage technology and peer-led learning, to ensure a high-quality student experience and impact.
You will manage an undergraduate Careers Consultant, who also oversees the development of a new Student Career Coach team, and you will be delivering workshops, small group sessions and 1:1 student coaching appointments.
You will work across the Careers team, with faculty members and wider teams and departments and continue to grow our high-quality careers offering.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Senior Careers Consultant.

What is the primary responsibility of the Senior Careers Consultant?

The primary responsibility is to oversee the undergraduate careers provision and design and deliver new credit-bearing learning and development modules to enhance students' business acumen and career management skills.

Is prior experience in higher education necessary for this role?

Yes, proven experience designing and delivering inclusive learning or development programmes in a higher education, careers, or learning & development setting is essential.

What type of work environment does King’s Business School offer?

King’s Business School offers a friendly, helpful culture within a flexible work environment.

What kind of skills are required to apply for this position?

Candidates must have strong coaching skills, project management experience, excellent stakeholder management skills, and strong leadership abilities, among other essential and desirable criteria listed in the job description.

Can applicants apply for part-time positions?

Yes, both part-time (0.8) and full-time applicants will be considered.

How many days are required on campus for this role?

The position is hybrid, requiring two days on campus, which may increase during the Autumn term for a short duration.

What is the closing date for applications?

The closing date for applications is 18-May-2025.

What salary range is offered for this position?

The salary range is £53,149 - £56,039, including the London Weighting Allowance.

Who should candidates contact for more information?

Candidates can contact Rachel Tonner at rachel.tonner@kcl.ac.uk for more information.

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Mission & Purpose

King’s College London is amongst the top 40 universities in the world and top 10 in Europe (THE World University Rankings 2024), and one of England’s oldest and most prestigious universities.  With an outstanding reputation for world-class teaching and cutting-edge research, King’s maintained its sixth position for ‘research power’ in the UK (2021 Research Excellence Framework).   King's has more than 33,000 students (including more than 12,800 postgraduates) from some 150 countries worldwide, and 8,500 staff. For nearly 200 years, King’s students and staff have used their knowledge and insight to make a positive impact on people, society and the planet. Focused on delivering positive change at home in London, across the UK and around the world, King’s is building on its history of addressing the world’s most urgent challenges head on to accelerate progress, make discoveries and pioneer innovation. Visit the website to find out more about Vision 2029, which sets out bold ambitions for the future of King’s as we look towards our 200th anniversary.