The University of West London (UWL) is ranked the best modern* university (non-specialist) in London in the Complete University Guide 2025.
We are ranked 30th university in the UK in The Guardian University Guide 2025, Number 1 London university for overall student satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2024 and Best university for Student Experience and Teaching Quality in the UK in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024.
The UWL community is a diverse body of students and staff who work together to create an environment of success and achievement. We celebrate the diversity of our staff and promote our values in practice through our commitment to inclusivity, progression, and success.
*University status awarded in or after 1992
The Department
We are seeking a Careers Consultant to join our dynamic and innovative Careers team looking to offer students and graduates the very best in careers guidance and planning; supporting our strategic aim to embed careers education and employability in the curriculum and become best in sector for graduate employability. You will have a level 6 qualification in careers guidance or equivalent and possess drive and enthusiasm and the desire to both lead and collaborate on a range of projects.
The Role
Key roles include providing effective and timely advice and guidance to students and graduates, delivering employability through the curriculum both as a consultant to academic staff and in deliver to student groups. Establishing and developing productive partnerships with academic staff, other professional colleagues and external organisations including employers. You will be required to research and develop a range of materials for use with students, graduates, and academics, producing information for use in print and digital form.
The University of West London is a leading modern university specialising in the education and development of exceptional creative, business and service professionals. We set ourselves apart by being a career focussed, professionally engaged, university of quality. We have grown in both size and reputation and have been ranked the best modern University in London (The Times/The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2018). With the Elizabeth line opening we will be even more accessible, with Ealing 42 minutes away from Reading and 24 minutes from Liverpool Street.
This post is not available for UWL students.
The Person
Candidates will need a level 6 qualification in Careers Guidance, experience of working in careers with higher education students and academic teams with strong communication skills, both written and verbal, including, the ability to lead on initiatives and embedding careers education in the curriculum.
How to Apply
To apply click on ‘Apply Online’ and fill out the application form. Further information about the application process can be found here: https://jobs.uwl.ac.uk/display.aspx?id=1253&pid=0
Please email hr.recruitment@uwl.ac.uk if you need any assistance with the application process.
Interviews are expected to be held in the week commencing 28 July 2025.
For informal enquiries about the position please contact Veejay Mistry – veejay.mistry@uwl.ac.uk or Jonathan Eastwood – Jonathan.eastwood@uwl.ac.uk
Additional Information
Read more about working at the University of West London at https://www.uwl.ac.uk/about-us/how-university-works/why-work-uwl
Our department/school is under-represented in terms of staff from minority ethnic backgrounds, of LGBT+ identities, and with disabilities. UWL is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter, and is a Disability Confident Employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly those mentioned above to increase diversity in our workforce.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
Please be advised that it is expected that appointment within a grade will normally be at the minimum point.
Previous applicants for this post need not apply again.
A Standard DBS Certificate is required for this post (to be undertaken upon appointment).
We will intermittently review the applications as part of this open advert, the University of West London reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.