Employability Officer

We are seeking an organised Employability Officer with excellent writing skills to help our students prepare for healthcare and care-sector employment.

You will help students present their skills and experience through tailored CVs, cover letters, supporting statements and professional job board profiles. You will also research suitable vacancies, support job applications and prepare students for interviews.

This role suits someone who combines strong written English with attention to detail, sound judgement and consistent follow-through.

Key responsibilities

• Manage an allocated caseload of students throughout their employability support programme.
• Review students’ qualifications, employment history, skills and career goals.
• Write, edit and format professional CVs, tailored cover letters and supporting statements.
• Create and optimise job board profiles for opportunities in the UK, Australia, Ireland and New Zealand.
• Research suitable vacancies through direct employer websites and recognised recruitment platforms.
• Review vacancy requirements and accurately record employers’ stated sponsorship policies.
• Support job applications, ensuring all information is accurate and approved by the student before submission.
• Deliver mock interviews and provide practical, personalised feedback.
• Maintain accurate records of applications, employer responses, interviews and student progress.
• Provide regular progress updates and respond promptly to enquiries.
• Use AI tools to support drafting, editing and research, personally checking all outputs for accuracy, relevance and quality.
• Handle student information confidentially and follow company data protection procedures.

Essential requirements

• Experience in CV writing, recruitment, employability support, careers services or a similar role.
• Excellent written and spoken English, with strong editing and proofreading skills.
• Ability to present students’ genuine experience in clear, persuasive application documents.
• Experience tailoring applications to job descriptions and person specifications.
• Confidence using Microsoft Word, Google Docs, spreadsheets and online recruitment systems.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple students and meet deadlines.
• Professional communication skills and a supportive, proactive approach.
• Confidence using AI tools responsibly while maintaining careful human review.
• Reliable internet access and a suitable working environment if working remotely.

Desirable experience

• Familiarity with NHS Jobs, Trac and NHS Scotland recruitment systems.
• Experience supporting healthcare assistants, support workers, carers or other healthcare professionals.
• Knowledge of recruitment platforms used in Australia, Ireland or New Zealand.
• Experience delivering mock interviews and interview preparation sessions.
• Experience using a CRM system, particularly Zoho.

What success looks like

• Accurate, personalised application documents delivered within agreed deadlines.
• Complete, consistent and professional job board profiles.
• Relevant vacancies matched to each student’s experience, qualifications and goals.
• Up-to-date application records and regular communication with students.
• Well-prepared students who can explain their experience confidently at interview.

How to apply

Please submit your CV and a short covering statement outlining your relevant experience, the recruitment platforms you have used, and how you use AI while maintaining accuracy and quality.

Shortlisted applicants will complete a practical writing task using an anonymised candidate profile and a sample job description.