Part‑time Careers & Employability Trainer (0.6 FTE)

About the role

LJMU’s Student Futures team is looking for an experienced part‑time Careers & Employability Trainer to design and deliver engaging workshops that help students develop employability skills and navigate early‑career pathways.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and continuously improve workshops on employability skills, work‑based learning, and graduate career development.
• Create tailored sessions for diverse student groups, including placement preparation and onward destination planning.
• Collaborate with academic staff to embed employability content within curricula.
• Provide one‑to‑one guidance and support to students seeking work experience or graduate roles.

Required profile

• Proven experience designing and delivering workshops for students or adult learners.
• Strong understanding of current labour‑market trends and challenges faced by graduates.
• Ability to support students from a wide range of backgrounds.
• Excellent communication, self‑organisation and teamwork skills.

Required skills

What we offer

• Generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme.
• Induction and professional development support.
• Family‑friendly policies and a supportive university environment.