Assistant Careers Consultant - Leeds

Salary: £31,260 - £36,470 per annum Employment type: Permanent Hours per week: 37 Reporting into: Careers Consultant Department: Careers, Employability and Alumni Click here to read the full job description and view our excellent benefits here This role will be based full time from our Leeds Campus About Arden University : We are an aspirational and multi-award-winning university, delivering rapid growth with ambitious plans to disrupt the HE sector through our passion for innovation and digital education. Our vision is to become the first-choice university for career-focused lifelong learners worldwide, ensuring that everyone, everywhere can access higher education. There has never been a more exciting time to join Arden University, as we expand into new disciplines, forge worldwide partnerships, and expand our locations. About our Department : Arden’s Careers, Employability & Alumni team is dynamic, supportive, and forward-thinking. We empower students and graduates with personalised guidance, curriculum embedded careers education, and strong employer and alumni networks. Recently shortlisted for national awards, we’re a growing team making a real difference to student success and graduate outcomes. About the Opportunity: Are you passionate about helping others discover and achieve their career goals? This role is a fantastic opportunity for someone starting out or aspiring to become a Careers Consultant, offering hands-on experience in supporting students and graduates as they plan their next steps. As an Assistant Careers Consultant at Arden University, you’ll be part of a friendly and forward-thinking Careers, Employability and Alumni team dedicated to empowering our learners to reach their full potential. You’ll provide career information, advice, and guidance to help students and graduates reflect on their values, interests, and skills, and gain the confidence and resources they need to plan and manage their careers effectively. Working alongside experienced Careers and Employability professionals, you’ll play a key role in helping our community make informed career choices through 1-1 appointments, group sessions, workshops, and online events. You’ll also collaborate with our Alumni Careers Consultant to enhance the careers support available to Arden graduates, helping them continue to grow long after they’ve completed their studies. If you’re enthusiastic about supporting others, love seeing people succeed, and want to develop your own skills in career guidance within higher education — this is a perfect opportunity to make a real impact. About You: We’re looking for someone who’s enthusiastic about helping others succeed and who’s ready to grow their career within a supportive higher education environment. You’ll be passionate about guiding students and graduates as they explore their career options and develop the skills and confidence to reach their goals. You’ll bring: Experience of working with students or colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds, demonstrating cultural awareness and inclusivity in a variety of settings. Experience of coaching or mentoring students or customers to help them identify and achieve their personal, academic, or professional goals. Proven ability to plan, prioritise, and implement multiple complex projects and deadlines within a changing environment and under pressure. Excellent organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships and engage effectively with a range of stakeholders. A proactive and adaptable approach, with a commitment to continuous professional development and a genuine interest in supporting students and graduates to succeed. If you're someone who enjoys making a difference, thrives in a collaborate team, and wants to help others take their next step with confidence, we'd love to hear from you. Why Arden: At Arden, you will become a part of a passionate and dedicated team who are committed to removing unnecessary barriers to learning and making education more accessible. Our people work hard to ensure our students journeys are the best they can possibly be, as such we want to reward our people with fantastic benefits. Employees benefit from: 30 days holiday + bank holidays on-top, and even a Christmas closure! A generous Aviva pension plan, company contributions starting from 7% SimplyHealth plan option Access to Perkbox benefits Study any Arden course for free, with a discount for all family and friends Plus, other excellent benefits Our ‘Golden Ticket’ which allows you to gift anyone in your life a free Arden education Our Values: Stand out, Progressive, Accessible, Resourceful, Kindness, reflect who we are as an institution, a team and as individuals. If they also reflect you and you are excited by the chance to be the driving, creative force within a growing business, we want to hear from you. There has never been a more exciting time to join Arden University, as we expand into new di…