Careers & Employability Consultant

Description:

Careers & Employability Consultant - Weekends

Location: London 

Contract: Part time, Permanent - Weekends ONLY (Saturday and Sunday)

About LCCA

At London College of Contemporary Arts (LCCA), we’re committed to ensuring every student leaves with the confidence, skills, and opportunities to succeed in their chosen career. We are now looking for a Careers & Employability Consultant to support our Business & Hospitality learners, helping them translate their studies into meaningful graduate outcomes.

Role Summary

This is a highly visible, student-facing position where you’ll play a central role in embedding employability into the student experience. Based within our open-plan Career Studio, you’ll provide tailored careers guidance, deliver engaging workshops, and work closely with academic and employer partners to ensure students are fully equipped for the world of work.

You’ll support students and graduates from diverse backgrounds to build confidence, gain industry exposure, and successfully transition into graduate-level employment—contributing directly to improved progression outcomes across your subject area.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll act as a trusted careers specialist for Business & Hospitality, delivering high-quality, practical support through:
 

• Face-to-face careers guidance within a dynamic, front-facing Career Studio environment
• One-to-one coaching and group workshops tailored to specific industry pathways
• Designing and delivering innovative, sector-focused employability programmes
• Embedding employability within the curriculum through close collaboration with academic teams
• Supporting a diverse student population, including mature and widening participation learners, with flexible and inclusive guidance
   

Alongside Student Support, You’ll Strengthen Employer Engagement By
 

• Building relationships with relevant employers and alumni to create opportunities
• Coordinating guest speakers, placements, internships, and live industry projects
• Supporting careers fairs, networking events, and employer-led activity aligned to your subject area
   

You’ll also contribute to the development of a high-performing service by:
 

• Supporting the implementation of processes, systems, and best practice approaches
• Monitoring engagement and outcomes, using data to inform improvements
• Developing digital resources to enhance accessibility and reach
   

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking someone who is passionate about student success and understands how to translate academic study into career outcomes.

Essential
 

• Degree or equivalent qualification
• Professional qualification in Careers Guidance, Coaching, HR or related field
• Experience within careers/employability (ideally in higher education) or at least 2 years in recruitment or learning & development
• Proven ability to deliver engaging workshops and career coaching
   

Desirable
 

• Industry insight within Business or Hospitality
• Experience supporting diverse, mature, or widening participation students
• Experience developing digital or online employability resources
   

You’ll Also Bring
 

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Confidence working across academic and employer stakeholders
• A proactive, adaptable approach in a fast-paced environment
• Sensitivity to the needs of students from a wide range of backgrounds
   

What To Expect
 

• Occasional evening and/or weekend working to support events
• Travel between campuses and external partners where required
   

Why join LCCA?

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape a growing Careers & Employability service, working at the heart of the student experience.

You’ll have real impact - supporting students from diverse backgrounds to achieve meaningful career outcomes while collaborating with academics, employers, and industry partners to continuously enhance our offer.

What We Offer
 

• Competitive salary and pension scheme.
• Generous annual leave entitlement and access to flexible working arrangements.
• Access support for research, professional development, and enterprise projects.
• Employee wellbeing programmes and access to counselling services