Full job descriptionProfessional Services
Directorate of Student Success
Unfortunately, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship in line with Home Office requirements. Applicants will therefore be unable to secure a Skilled Worker visa for this role and will require an alternative source of right to work in the UK. However, Transitional arrangements may apply if you have been on the skilled worker route prior to July 2025.
Please note that the information provided in this advert is correct at the time of writing. The University cannot guarantee sponsorship, and we encourage you to keep up to date with any changes that the Home Office may introduce.


THE POST – REQ000659 - Careers Adviser


The University of West of Scotland are recruiting for a Careers Adviser to join the Directorate of Student Success. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to join the team and assist in maximising student success.


The postholder will be responsible for the delivery of careers education, information, advice and guidance to students and graduates, across the university and within the curriculum, to support student career development.


They will be involved in the coordinating the promotion of Careers Service activities and events widely across the university and externally, raising awareness and enhancing engagement of students, staff, employers and other external stakeholders, raising the profile of the Careers Service and the University. As well as this the successful candidate will workcollaboratively with academic staff, building partnerships to effectively integrate careers education within the curriculum, enhancing student employability and career readiness.




The successful candidate should have the following:


*Degree level qualification
*Postgraduate qualification in Careers Guidance and Development/QCD or equivalent
*Experience of working in a careers advisory-related post
*A working knowledge in the design and delivery of careers education, advice and guidance.
*Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to deliver one-to-one guidance, presentations and facilitate groupwork






ABOUT US
University of the West of Scotland is a placemaking institution that is proud to be an integral part of its local communities, with a national and international reach: the University has four campuses in Scotland in Ayr, Dumfries, Lanarkshire and Paisley, as well as a campus in London Docklands. UWS has almost 100 international partnerships and its student community comprises more than 100 nationalities.
UWS is committed to providing education opportunities for all, empowering individuals to reach their full potential. The University creates meaningful impact locally, nationally and globally through innovative learning and teaching, pioneering research, and transformative partnerships. UWS is committed to the UNSDGs and was ranked joint 1st in Scotland and joint 4th in the UK for quality education (SDG4); and 1st in the UK and 39th globally for our contribution to decent work and economic growth (SDG8) in the Times Higher Education Sustainability Impact Ratings 2026.
90% of UWS research was classed as world-leading, internationally excellent, or recognised internationally in the REF (Research Excellence Framework) 2021.
Our professional services teams are the backbone of UWS, providing robust and innovative solutions to support the vast range of work across learning and teaching, and research and innovation. You will join a supportive and dedicated team, playing a key role in a range of work that will help drive forward our ambition to deliver world-leading research, and graduates who will design, shape and build a new future.


We offer our staff a caring and supportive environment, across five campuses, and a competitive benefits package which includes:


*24 days of annual leave, plus a further 12 days for public/university holidays
*An additional days leave on your birthday
*Defined benefit contribution pension scheme (including death in service benefits upon joining the scheme
*A flexible approach to working pattern and work-life balance
*Employee discount scheme across 3,500 retailers
*Fitness facilities across our campuses
*Access to a range of health and wellbeing resources, including occupational health, physiotherapy and access to our Employee Assistance Programme
*Professional, career and research development opportunities.


Closing Date: Wednesday 25th November
Interview Date: Tuesday 8th December or Wednesday 9th December


Please note that the appointment will be made on the first point of the salary scale (unless by exception, where evidence would need to be provided).


The University reserves the right to shorten/extend the closing date of any position where a high/low volume of suitable applications are received. Therefore, if you are interested in this role, an early application would be encouraged.


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UWS are committed signatories to the Armed Forces Covenant.
UWS is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applications from underrepresented groups.
UWS is a "Disability Confident" employer.
University of the West of Scotland is a registered Scottish charity, no. SC002520