Join a unique British University in China.  The University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC) was the first Sino-foreign university to open its doors in China. This award winning campus offering a UK style education has grown to establish a student body of over 10,000 in just 21 years.

The University of Nottingham Ningbo, China, a pioneer in Sino-foreign tertiary education, is rapidly expanding.  It is looking for ambitious, talented academics with a passion for teaching as well as research flair to join its team of science and engineering experts. UNNC is part of the University of Nottingham’s Global University, and offers unique teaching and research opportunities in a highly dynamic economy.

Purpose of role:

The purpose of the role is to take responsibility to enhance students’ overall employability experience through providing tailored, professional and diversified employability services such as career education, guidance, advice, training and projects etc. This role will be responsible to manage, supervise and implement the employability development service across the range of its activities to ensure that the department will achieve the target of the university strategic plan and increase satisfaction rate of employability metrics in Nottingham Student Experience Survey.

Person specification:

Essential 

• Skills
  • Proven analytical and problem-solving capability.
  • Proven communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
  • Proven planning and organising skills.
  • Excellent online and onsite teaching skills to deliver lectures and seminars for students;
  • Proven change management and project management skills.
  • Proven coaching and motivating skills.
  • Initiative, resourcefulness, problem solving skills.
• Knowledge and experience
  • At least 3 years of work experience in a field related to careers.
  • Detailed knowledge and understanding of career development theories and models, career assessment tools etc.
  • Authoritative knowledge of coaching, advice and guidance knowledge and experience in career planning and module development
  • Experience of managing the employability activities in institutions or universities
  • An understanding of key working relationships required with DCL, faculties and T&L etc.
  • Have project management knowledge and experience in high education or headhunting areas
  • Awareness of current and future activities of the university or career department to use for planning purposes and systems analysis.
• Qualifications
  • University degree qualified in career, education, psychology, business, communication or other relevant
• Statutory, legal or special requirements
  • Sound understanding of the relevant professional, legal and regulatory requirements of in the areas of career advice and guidance work

Desirable:

• Skills
  • Management skills – coaching, motivation, managing performance.
  • Teaching, coaching and advice skills in career and employability areas Financial training sufficient to manage budgets.
• Knowledge and experience
  • Extensive work background in the context of international higher education
  • Have at least 3 years of employability service and project management experience
• Qualifications
  • Have career coaching, guidance and advice qualifications or other related
  • Hold master degree with oversea study experience

Main responsibilities include:

1. Employability Education Service & Activity Management

Service Design and Development with a Long-term Vision:

Design and develop an employability education service grounded in a comprehensive understanding of postgraduate taught (PGT) students’ long-term career development. Ensure that career education content, guidance, advisory support, and project initiatives are strategically aligned to enhance PGT students’ employability outcomes. The service should be designed to evolve in response to students’ changing needs throughout their academic journey and into their professional careers, ensuring sustained relevance and impact.

Workflow and Activity Scheduling Optimization:

Establish a structured workflow and optimize activity scheduling for employability services. These should be in diversified formats, such as career diagnostic services, skill-building workshops, and some specific innovative projects. The goal is to ensure that the employability service integrates seamlessly with the overall missions of the Careers and Employability Service and the university's strategic plans. This integration will enhance the overall effectiveness of the university's career-related initiatives.

Managing Employability Events:

Support the planning, coordination, and execution of a variety of employability events, including mock interviews, skill-building workshops, self-exploration and career planning sessions, Ph.D. application guidance sessions, and civil service examination preparation workshops. Each event is purposefully designed to address different aspects of students' career development and enhance their chances of success in the job market.

Expanding the Career Advice Service Resource Pool:

Taking a leading role in expanding the resource pool for the Career Advice Service. Coordinate with a diverse group of industry professional advisors, such as industry experts, human resources (HR) professionals, and career advisors.

Career Assessments and Data Analysis:

Provide students with a suite of career assessment tools designed to explore their career interests, personalities, and other relevant factors. Employ a range of advanced techniques to analyze and interpret students' career-related data within the career system. This data-driven approach will help identify students' individual career needs as well as broader trends. Where necessary, source additional related information to support more informed career decision-making.

Developing the Career Digital Lab:

Drive the development of the career digital lab by identifying and integrating new career-related AI resources. This includes building a career coach library, providing access to advanced career assessments, and offering insights into global working policies and opportunities. Conduct in-depth product market research to identify suitable AI-based products. Support the procurement process, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and the successful completion of IT security tests.

Support for At-Risk Students:

Identify and closely follow up with students who face potential employment risks. Engage in an in-depth exploration of their career goals and organize customized career-related activities for specific academic programs. This targeted support aims to help these students overcome obstacles and achieve better employment outcomes.

2. Strategic Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration

Foster Integrated Partnerships:

Proactively build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with key internal stakeholders, including academic faculties, the Department of Campus Life (DCL), the Department of Alumni Relations Office (DARO), and external vendors. The goal is to create a cohesive ecosystem of support for students.

Synergize Resources for Targeted Support:

Integrate resources from all parties to design and implement suitable employability enhancement services for target student groups, especially those students at risk of employment difficulties. Serve as the primary liaison between the Careers and Employability Service (CES) and FOSE to ensure a consistent service while providing specialized, in-depth support.  Identify and promote relevant employment, internship, and further study opportunities.

Customizing Key Activities for FOSE Programmes：

Design and carry out targeted key activities tailored to the characteristics of specific programs and students' needs. Key activities will include industry insight sessions, technical skills workshops, and networking events that connect students with professionals and alumni from their specific field. These activities aim to help students better understand industry trends, improve their employment skills, and enhance their competitiveness.

3. Deliver Staff Training & Development

Design and deliver targeted training sessions and resources for university staff. Equip them with up-to-date knowledge on labor market trends, graduate recruitment processes, and effective employability coaching techniques to enhance their ability to guide students in their career planning.

4. Continuous Improvement

Content and Procedure Optimization：

Regularly review and enhance the content and procedures. Ensure that all information is up-to-date, aligning with the latest market trends, as well as the career development requirements stipulated by the authorities. Moreover, guarantees that these services are accurately and effectively delivered to the targeted student groups.

Capability and Expertise Development： Strengthen professional capabilities and expertise in career advice through continuous learning. This involves participating in regular internal training sessions and pursuing external professional qualification courses in fields such as career planning, further study advice, coaching, and mentoring.

5. Other

Participate in training and staff development events as trainer or trainee as appropriate; Maintain appropriate professional development, expertise and awareness; Undertake other tasks and responsibilities as may reasonably be required.

Your Remuneration, Benefits and Support 

The post will be offered on a fixed term contract for 3 years and a probation of 6 months with University of Nottingham Ningbo China. We are committed to providing competitive employment packages while supporting the wellbeing of our staff to help them reach their full potential.

How to Apply

All applicants are required to formally apply online https://jobs.nottingham.edu.cn/ for the position.

Interviews will take place in Ningbo, China and likely interview dates are around January 2026, but they are subject to change.

For more details and/or to apply on-line please access: https://jobs.nottingham.edu.cn/job/184426/. If you are unable to apply on-line please contact Recruitment Team, Email: Job@nottingham.edu.cn Please quote ref. 184426. Closing date: 21 December 2025

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