School Employability Partner

About the role

The newly created role of School Employability Partner is pivotal in progressing the strategic aim of working in partnership with academic schools. This role is responsible for developing and maintaining strong working relationships with academic colleagues across designated schools of study, and liaising with specialist colleagues across the Careers and Employability Service to further embed employability, enterprise, entrepreneurialism and the Bath Spa graduate attributes across the curriculum. 

About us

Bath Spa University is focused on creative enterprise and guided by our four values of respect, inclusivity, collaboration and sustainability. We teach around 8,000 students on a set of campuses around Bath, with most being located at Newton Park, including a listed Georgian house and grounds, or Locksbrook Road, our new city-centre art and design campus.  Our research centres focus on creative industries and humanities.

Our purpose is to challenge our students and staff to realise their talent and thrive, for their own benefit and for the wider good. By doing this we will think and make the world better.

Our Careers and Employability department aims to raise student aspirations through a higher education experience that equips them with the skills, knowledge and attributes to succeed. To enable them to explore values, interests and capabilities so they can effectively make the transition to a fulfilled working life.

We are a diverse and collaborative team offering careers education, information, advice and guidance. We coordinate placement activities and opportunities for students and develop skills and confidence through mentoring programmes and awards. We develop networks with employers and partners to give students access to opportunities and advice through workshops, events and insights. We take a creative approach to graduate success ensuring we help students with the first steps from university and beyond. ]

For an informal discussion regarding this post, please contact Laura Ingham on [email protected]

Interview Date: Tuesday 24 January

How to apply

For further information or to apply on-line please visit the Bath Spa University jobs page at https://www.bathspa.ac.uk/work-at-bath-spa/current-vacancies-at-bath-spa/ . Please note that CVs will not be considered and those included with application forms will be removed.  Any queries regarding the application process or our website should be emailed to [email protected] .

Please note that we use anonymous shortlisting therefore request that you do not include any personal details or reference to protected characteristics (such as gender, age or race) when completing your supporting statement.

We offer excellent facilities and benefits to our staff.  These include a pension scheme, flexible working practices, an employee assistance programme, and family-friendly policies. Please use the link below to see our full facilities and benefits package:

https://www.bathspa.ac.uk/work-at-bath-spa/rewards-and-benefits/

Please note this role may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route subject to immigration criteria. If you require visa sponsorship, please let us know by emailing [email protected] before completing an application form to confirm your eligibility. 

We value a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community.