Careers Consultant [Temporary Cover]

Temporary cover: This post is fixed-term for 10 months or the return of the post holder, whichever is the earlier. The University of Cambridge Careers Service is seeking to appoint a Careers Consultant on a 10 month fixed term contract to cover a period of maternity leave. Primarily responsible for providing careers education, advice and guidance to PhD candidates and Postdoctoral Research staff. This role would be particularly suitable for candidates with an understanding of the career challenges faced by early career researchers (within and beyond academia). They will also contribute to the programme of activity supporting students at all levels. The role will also take over the stakeholder management of Departments (within Clinical Medicine and Biological Science disciplines) and Colleges that the current role holder is responsible for. Providing the expertise, experience and tools to help shape delivery for local activities designed to support individuals' career development. The ideal candidate will be fascinated by the evolving Labour Market, experienced with digital delivery, and an excellent communicator capable of building and sustaining relationships across the Collegiate University and beyond. Previous experience of careers work in a Higher Education setting, experience of graduate recruitment or similar professional experience is essential. More detailed information on the role can be found in the Further Particulars document, via the link at the bottom of this advert. We are able to accommodate flexible working arrangements, including compressed hours or part-time working patterns of 0.8% FTE and above for this role. Benefits of working at the University of Cambridge include: • Competitive rates of pay with automatic service-related pay progression and annual cost of living increases; • Generous annual leave allowance; • Flexible and hybrid working opportunities; • Generous maternity, adoption and shared parental leave entitlement and other family friendly schemes (e.g. workplace nurseries); • An auto-enrolment pension scheme, with a generous employer contribution; • Travel benefits and retail discounts at over 2,000 local and national stores; • Schemes to support with relocation / the provision of accommodation. Additional information regarding the role can be found within the Further Particulars. When applying, please upload your CV and cover letter which clearly sets out how you meet the criteria listed in the person specification of the Further Particulars (the knowledge, skills, and experience required for the role) along with relevant examples. Candidates will be shortlisted and invited to interview based upon these criteria. Applications are welcome from both external and internal candidates including those who would like to apply for the role on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University. If you wish to make an informal enquiry, or have any questions about the post, please contact Krista Cooper at kc510@cam.ac.uk. If you have any technical difficulties submitting your online application, please contact the recruitment team - sscjobs@admin.cam.ac.uk Closing date for applications: Sunday 6th September Interview date: Thursday 17th September (only apply if you are available to interview on this date) Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online. If you have any queries regarding the application process please contact SSCjobs@admin.cam.ac.uk Please quote reference DD49764 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy. The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.