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Employability Consultant (IAG & Mentoring)

Job details
Posting date: 29 May 2025
Salary: £40,839 to £48,003 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 12 June 2025
Location: Egham, Surrey
Remote working: Hybrid - work remotely up to 1 day per week
Company: Royal Holloway University of London
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 0525-117

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Summary

Full-Time, Permanent

Applications are invited for the post of Employability Consultant in Royal Holloway Careers Service.

Royal Holloway’s RH2030s strategy sets a bold direction for delivering careers education that is inclusive, industry-connected, and future-focused. In response, the Careers Service is transforming its approach to align with this vision through embedding employability within the curriculum, strengthening partnerships with industry, and ensuring all students are equipped with the skills, experiences, and confidence to succeed in a rapidly evolving world of work. We are committed to delivering accessible, impactful employability support that reflects the diverse ambitions and needs of our community throughout their student journey to get future ready.

We are seeking a proactive and student-focused Employability Consultant to join our evolving Careers Service. In line with the university’s RH2030s strategy, you will lead on delivering inclusive employability support across academic schools, managing an Employability Coordinator, and embedding IAG (Information, Advice & Guidance) and mentoring into the curriculum.

The role involves working closely with employers and industry partners to enhance work-based learning and student outcomes, while using digital tools and data systems to track impact and inform improvements. You will contribute to an innovative, accessible careers service that equips all students with the confidence, skills, and experience to thrive in a changing world of work.

In return we offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including:

- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Training and Development opportunities
- Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution
- Various schemes including Cycle to Work, Season Ticket Loans and help with the cost of Eyesight testing.
- Free parking

The post is based in Egham, where the University is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Sonia Vij on Sonia.vij@rhul.ac.uk or Phil Simcock on phil.simcock@rhul.ac.uk

For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at: recruitment@rhul.ac.uk


Please quote the reference: 0525-117

Closing Date: 23:59, 12 June 2025

Interview Date: 26 June

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