Liverpool John Moores University

In 1823 the first of several institutions that became Liverpool John Moores University was founded, revolutionising education in Liverpool. Those early pioneers have grown into one of the most dynamic universities in the UK, a vibrant community of over 28,000 students from over 100 countries, 2,500 staff and 250 degree courses. With a significant presence in the Liverpool landscape, the University has a deep appreciation of its responsibilities. Students are given full academic and pastoral support throughout their university experience, and the individual contributions of all our staff to the University’s success are highly-valued. We are a university committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Liverpool, UK

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Graduate Transitions Officer

Liverpool John Moores University

Liverpool, UK

Housed within the Student Futures team, this high-impact civic role focuses on providing individualized casework and career coaching to help university graduates transition from unemployment or underemployment into highly skilled positions.Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is a distinctive, unique institution, rooted in the Liverpool City Region and with a global presence. Our students and staff, past, present, and future, are the beating heart of our city and can be found in every corner of every industry and community. We couldn’t exist anywhere else and have shaped the city in which we belong. Working with the people of Liverpool to improve lives and support communities is at the heart of why we were founded and why we exist today.Liverpool John Moores University is seeking a passionate, skilled and people-centred Graduate Transitions Officer to join our award-winning Student Futures team.Student Futures is LJMU’s Careers, Employability and Start-Up team, providing services & opportunities to students & graduates that help them build confidence & skills, secure great onward destinations and successfully navigate early stages of their career. As a strategic partner, we work collaboratively with academic teams, employers and external partners, transforming potential into success.The Graduate Transitions Officer is a new, high-impact role that will take an individualised ‘casework’ approach to supporting graduates to move from unemployment & underemployment into High Skilled roles. This will include proactively supporting graduates from diverse backgrounds, including groups who may experience additional barriers to achieving positive outcomes. The Graduate Transitions Officer will also deliver group training, collaborate with relevant external agencies, and lead on engagement activities such as graduate call centres and Student Futures’ presence in graduation weeks.To succeed in this role, you will bring:Proven experience in coaching and supporting individuals to achieve positive outcomesThe ability to deliver engaging, impactful group sessionsA collaborative, partnership-focused approachStrong communication skills and a people-first mindsetIn return, we offer an excellent benefits package including generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme, induction and development support as well as family-friendly policies.This is an exciting time to join the university as we deliver the LJMU Strategy 2030 and its vision of LJMU as an inclusive civic university transforming lives and futures, by placing students at the heart of everything we do.If you feel that this is the role you have been looking for and your skills and experience can make a real difference at LJMU, we look forward to hearing from you.LJMU values diversity and provides a supportive, inclusive environment where everyone can fulfil their potential.

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