Careers Mentoring Project Co-ordinator - FTC

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Project Co-ordinator - Careers Mentoring
Fixed-Term (4 months) | Full-time

Grade: OS5
Department: Careers and Employability
Location: Exton Park / Hybrid
Contract: February/March – May/June 2026
Reporting to: Angela Standish

The Careers and Employability Team are looking to hire a proactive and organised Project Co-ordinator - Careers Mentoring to deliver The Chester Exchange – an exciting, externally funded pilot careers and reverse mentoring programme connecting students with employers, entrepreneurs, alumni and regional partners. This role will play a key part in supporting student employability, graduate retention and knowledge exchange, aligned to the University’s Citizen Student Strategy, Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) priorities and institutional goals around civic value and global impact.

This is a full-time, fixed-term role for 4 months
, created specifically to deliver this time-limited project.

• Project coordination & delivery
• Coordinate the day-to-day delivery of mentoring pathways.
• Manage and support approximately 20–30 mentor–mentee pairings.
• Maintain accurate records using the Mentor Net platform, tracking engagement, activity and feedback.
• Monitor project timelines and milestones, contributing to monthly project updates and reporting.
• Support quality assurance processes, including surveys, mid-point reviews and end-of-programme evaluation.

• Stakeholder & partnership engagement
• Act as a point of contact for mentors, employers, partners and students.
• Liaise with external stakeholders including Chambers of Commerce, SMEs, founders, alumni and LSIP partners.
• Support mentor recruitment through outreach, communications and relationship coordination.

• Student & Mentor Experience
• Coordinate student recruitment with a strong focus on inclusive participation, prioritising students from low social economic backgrounds, and also first-generation students.
• Support matching processes using career readiness data and mentor profiles.
• Respond to queries sensitively and proactively to ensure a high-quality participant experience.

• Events & communications
• Support delivery of key programme events, including:
• A launch event with the Chester & Cheshire West Chamber of Commerce
• A mentor journey social media campaign (#Chester Mentoring Club  / #Chester Future)
• A wrap-up showcase event highlighting outcomes and impact
• Coordinate event logistics including venues, speakers, accessibility needs and marketing content.
• Draft engaging communications for students, mentors, partners and senior stakeholders.

• Educated to A Level standard (or equivalent).
• Experience of project administration or coordination (e.g. in HE, employability, business support or related sectors).
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple work streams to tight deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence engaging external stakeholders.
• Experience delivering events (in person and/or online).
• Demonstrated understanding of, and commitment to, equity, diversity and inclusion, particularly in supporting students from underrepresented backgrounds.
• Ability to travel to campus and external partner sites.

This is an opportunity to play a central role in a high-profile pilot programme that strengthens university–industry partnerships, supports student success and contributes to regional skills development. You’ll work collaboratively with colleagues and external partners and help shape a mentoring model with the potential for long-term impact.

This role is externally funded and offered on a fixed-term basis for 4 months only.

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