Careers Adviser

Careers Adviser 1 post, full-time fixed term contract to 31 July 2029

We are offering a fantastic opportunity to join our team of Careers Advisers. You will provide careers guidance through one-to-one appointments, group sessions and other activities, working collaboratively with recruiters and colleagues across the University.

Location: The Careers Service, 56 Banbury Road, Oxford, OX2 6PA Salary: £49,119 - £58,625 per annum including Oxford University Weighting

Contract: Full-time, fixed-term to 31 July 2029

About Us

Spanning the historic streets of the "city of dreaming spires", the University of Oxford has been ranked the world's leading university for ten consecutive years. A place where centuries of tradition meet world-changing innovation, we offer you the chance to shape the future while working in an inspiring environment that promotes excellence. Here, you'll contribute to an organisation which delivers ground-breaking research that tackles global challenges - from advancing sustainability to pioneering healthcare solutions - and join a diverse, inclusive community that champions your wellbeing, development, and aspirations.

Careers, University of Oxford is one of the UK's most innovative and engaged careers services. We educate and resource students and research staff to navigate the complex jobs market and make informed career decisions, while building strong relationships with employers. We support 26,800 undergraduate and postgraduate students, 5,000 research staff, an international community of 250,000 alumni, and 12,000 employers and other opportunity providers.

What We Offer

Working at the University of Oxford offers several exclusive benefits, such as:

• 38 days of annual leave (inclusive of public holidays) to support your wellbeing, with the option to purchase up to 10 extra days and additional leave after long service.
• One of the most generous family leave schemes in UK higher education, offering up to 26 weeks of full-pay maternity and adoption leave, plus 12 weeks of full-pay paternity/partner leave.
• A commitment to hybrid and flexible working to suit your lifestyle.
• Affordable and sustainable commuting options, including a cycle loan scheme, discounted bus travel, and season ticket loans.
• Access to a vibrant community through our social, cultural, and sports clubs.

About the Role

We are looking a full-time Careers Advisers to join our team. This post will focus primarily on providing support for undergraduate and graduate students.

You will provide tailored careers support through one-to-one appointments and online and in-person workshops. You will develop and deliver programmes, create engaging content, collaborate with employers, develop sector expertise, and draw on your previous experience to benefit students, researchers, alumni, and the wider University. You will provide tailored careers support through one-to-one appointments and online and in-person workshops. You will develop and deliver programmes, create engaging content, collaborate with employers, develop sector expertise, and draw on your previous experience to benefit students, researchers, alumni, and the wider University.

Careers Advisers are encouraged to develop new initiatives. Recent examples include expanding support for international students, developing consulting experience for students, and sector-focused programmes such as the Creative Careers Festival and Career Conference for Researchers.

About You

• Education You will be a graduate in any discipline.
• Employment experience Our Careers Advisers come from a diverse range of backgrounds, and we value the breadth that this experience brings. You will have substantial employment experience; for example, this could include working for a multinational organisation, charity, public sector organisation, or a research-related environment.
• Relevant experience in graduate recruitment, careers advice, professional development or similar discipline You will have a demonstrable ability to establish rapport and empathise with people from varied backgrounds. You will be able to analyse individual motivations, interests and skills, helping clients identify how these can be developed, explore suitable career options and turn those options into informed choices and successful career outcomes.
• Communication You will be able to write clear, engaging and informative English for a wide range of audiences. You will communicate confidently and effectively in one-to-one situations and when facilitating groups. You will have experience of presenting information clearly and engaging positively with diverse audiences.
• Motivation and personal qualities You will demonstrate a well-considered and compelling motivation for pursuing a career in careers guidance and employability within higher education, and an informed enthusiasm for the Careers Adviser role at Oxford specifically. You will be an enthusiastic networker with a demonstrable positive, can-do attitude, whether working independently or as part of a team. You will demonstrate initiative and the ability to implement new ideas and develop and deliver projects effectively. You will be self-confident and comfortable acting as an effective ambassador forthe Service. You will be at ease working with senior colleagues across Oxford colleges and departments, as well as with external partners in industry, policy and research institutions.

This role meets the criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa. The University will meet the cost of the Skilled Worker visa and NHS surcharge for applicants that require a visa.

Please let us know in your application if you require sponsorship.

Application Process

To apply, please upload:

Your CV, max 2 pages of A4

The details of two referees

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday 16 November 2026.The assessment day will be held in person on Thursday 26th November 2026.