Careers Consultant

GBS is a higher education provider offering a range of sector-relevant courses across ten campuses in London, Birmingham, Leeds and Manchester. Working in partnership with several of the UK’s leading higher education providers, we deliver vocational, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in finance, accounting, business, construction, tourism, healthcare, and more.

Location:

Leeds (On-site). Type of contract:
Permanent. Working pattern:
Full Time – 40hrs per week. Salary range: £38,000-£42,000pa.

The Careers Consultant supports students and graduates in their career journey, providing personalised coaching, guidance and ongoing support to help them transition into professional-level roles.

Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position.

• Provide proactive, one‑on‑one coaching to students and graduates (up to 16 months post‑graduation) to support their career and professional development.
• Complete regular progress reviews to ensure students and alumni remain on track towards achieving professional‑level roles.
• Offer expert advice on career exploration, industry trends, job market insights and educational pathways.
• Help students and graduates develop clear, actionable career plans and review and update them regularly.
• Ensure career aspirations and progression pathways are continually discussed and updated to align with individual goals and market opportunities.
• Address concerns, challenges and barriers to employment success with tailored solutions and actionable advice.
• Connect students and graduates with relevant, location‑specific resources and support services.
• Work in collaboration with the Employer Engagement Team to promote and prepare participants for suitable roles.
• Work closely with academic departments, career services and external organisations to provide comprehensive, cohesive support.
• Maintain accurate, timely records of coaching sessions, progress reviews and outcomes.
• Track and report on key metrics, including progression rates, career aspirations and challenges faced by students and alumni.

• High degree of working flexibility, including some evening and weekend work.

• A degree in Careers Guidance, Education, Human Resources or a related field (or equivalent experience).

• Proven experience in coaching, career guidance or a related role.
• Demonstrated success in supporting diverse groups, including mature students and individuals from widening participation backgrounds.
• Experience in career planning, goal‑setting and job market navigation.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build trust and rapport.
• Excellent organisational skills, capable of managing multiple caseloads and meeting deadlines.
• Knowledge of industry trends, labour market insights and educational pathways.

• Empathetic and proactive approach to student support and career coaching.
• Resilient and adaptable, capable of handling complex challenges in a dynamic environment.

• Certification in coaching, career guidance or employability services is advantageous.

• 25 days annual leave, plus 8 public holidays.
• 1-day extra leave per year of service, up to a maximum of 5 days.
• Workplace pension scheme.
• Tuition reimbursement for career development courses.
• Flexible Benefits:
  Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery, Techscheme and more.
• Perks@Work discounts platform, wellbeing centre and more.
• Reward and recognition programme.
• £500 award employee referral scheme.
• Discretionary annual performance bonus.

GBS is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. We take our core values seriously and work hard to create an environment where everyone feels welcomed.