Careers Manager

Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) is a globally leading independent arts, design, performance and media university.

At AUB we nurture creativity, engage communities, collaborate with industry and make a difference.

Our statutory commitments

AUB is committed to meeting its legal obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and to securing lawful freedom of speech and academic freedom in accordance with the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act 2023. We are committed to providing a working and learning environment that is fair, respectful and free from unlawful discrimination.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community and, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, particularly encourage applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds and people who are disabled, who are currently underrepresented in our workforce.

AUB holds the Silver Award from Inclusive Employers in recognition of our work to support inclusive practice across the University.

Our commitment to Safeguarding

AUB is committed to maintaining the highest standards of safeguarding. We take all reasonable steps to ensure the safety and welfare of children, young people, and adults at risk who engage with us, as well as those who work with them.

About the role

We are seeking a proactive, confident and highly motivated Careers and Enterprise Manager to play a key role in shaping and enhancing AUB’s employability and enterprise agenda, shaping a forward‑looking vision that empowers students to thrive in dynamic creative industries.

The role has overarching responsibility for leading an integrated portfolio of initiatives that enhance students’ employability, enterprise capability and graduate prospects. The post holder will coordinate and deliver innovative, inclusive and future‑aligned activities that build students’ adaptability, creative leadership and industry‑readiness, empowering them to meet emerging workforce needs and contribute to the future shape of creative sectors.

The successful candidate will have experience of designing and delivering relevant resources, workshops, or learning activities, particularly in an enterprise or employability context, with excellent leadership skills and the ability to build successful professional relationships and effective stakeholder links.

Candidates will have appropriate qualifications and experience of collaborative working with a wide range of stakeholders.

This position supports hybrid working, however due to its student-facing responsibilities, on-site attendance requirements and remote working arrangements will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate.

Our benefits

In meeting your performance expectations, you’ll receive an annual salary increase in line with the grade of your role. An annual cost of living uplift will be applied, the timing and implementation of which are subject to the University’s decision. AUB provides generous holiday entitlement, and you will be enrolled in the Local Government Pension Scheme (professional services staff) or the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (academic staff) from day one of employment. Along with subsidised bus travel, cycle to work and annual savings schemes, our broad range of benefits can be explored on the AUB careers website.

AUB has an agile working policy, and flexible working can be considered. If you require support with your application or have any questions about the role or recruitment process, please email us. If you are disabled, we are committed to supporting you with any reasonable adjustments you require, so please email us and we’ll be in touch.

Advertised on behalf of AUB.