Careers, Employability and Events Coordinator

Title: Careers, Employability and Events Coordinator

Who we are

Great minds. Innovative solutions.

Be part of a vibrant community that celebrates over 200 years of academic excellence, world-class research, and impactful innovation. Located in the dynamic Bahrain Bay, the University of Strathclyde, Bahrain, offers the same high standards of academic excellence and pioneering research that our Glasgow, UK campus is renowned for.

We currently provide eight undergraduate programmes in Engineering, Science, and Business, with future phases set to expand our offerings in research and innovation. As a leading international technological university, our mission, inspired by our founding principle as ‘a place of useful learning,’ is to make a positive difference in the lives of our students, society, and the world.

Main Activities/Responsibilities:

1. Provide high quality careers information, advice and guidance (CIAG) to students and graduates to help them fulfil their career potential, operating within the agreed careers guidance model. This will take account of best practice across the sector, and include a range of different approaches, such as one-to-one sessions, e-guidance, group teaching through career education seminars and group work, coaching and mentoring, working with a wide range of students.

2. Design and deliver general and course specific careers and employability sessions to students.

3. Work proactively with local employers and agencies; promoting Strathclyde as the place to recruit future talent, researching labour market needs, inviting relevant speakers on campus, developing recruitment events such as careers fairs and understanding recruitment practices.

4. Develop and maintain a thorough knowledge of career options, routes into employment, labour market trends, recruitment methods and post graduate education options relevant to the programmes offered.

5. Use information technology to its full potential using Strathclyde systems to create service delivery tools such as an appointments system, events management, careers information resources (online and hard copy), marketing services, meetings and gathering destinations information. 

6. Gather, analyse and use statistical evidence to contribute to the positive impact of the service.

7. Maintain a wide and appropriate external network with agencies such as the Association of Graduate Careers Advisory Services (AGCAS), and other similar tertiary education Careers Services, to keep up to date with subject specific and sector developments and good practice and access advice on emerging challenges.      

8. Engage in continuous development of professional practice and engage in developmental activities as guided by the Head of Service and where appropriate the Careers and Employability Service, to maintain and improve knowledge and skills as required within a challenging and ever-changing environment.

9. Undertake other duties as appropriate to the grade and content of the post, as directed by the Head of Service or Deputy Director. This list of duties is therefore not exhaustive.

The University of Strathclyde, Bahrain is a socially progressive institution that strives to ensure equality of opportunity and celebrates the diversity of its student and staff community. Strathclyde is people-oriented and collaborative, offering a supportive working culture with a deep commitment to our equality and diversity.

We strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities.

Qualification Required

Bachelor’s degree in related field or significant relevant experience.

You’ll be rewarded with:

- Financial Rewards: We provide attractive financial packages, including competitive salaries and relocation support for employees.

- Work-Life Balance: We are dedicated to enhancing healthy work-life balance for our employees.

- Family Friendly Benefits: We offer a variety of enhanced family-friendly benefits to support our employees in balancing work and family responsibilities.

- Career Development: Our commitment to personal development is reflected in initiatives such as professional courses, subsidised educational programs, coaching and mentoring, leadership development, and access to our library.

- Health & Wellbeing: We place high importance on the safety, wellbeing, and health of all our staff.

Application Procedure

Please visit Strathclyde’s vacancies portal and complete an application form. You should also submit a Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a covering letter detailing the knowledge, skills and experience you think make you the right candidate for the job.

Join us and be part of a legacy of excellence and innovation.