Department leader Work, Jobs in Buxton, Dby (with Salaries)

Careers & Employment Adviser
University of Derby —Buxton
- £32,942.00 - £42,523.55 a year
- Part-time
- Microsoft Office
- University
- Education
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Retail Store Manager
The Works —Buxton
- Customer service
- Training & development
- Retail management
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Low Risk Manager - Production Department
Destiny Foods —Manchester
- £34,000 - £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bakery
- Team management
- Quality control
- Profit sharing
- Employee discount
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Teacher of Music
St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy —Buxton
- £16,458 - £25,524 a year
- Part-time
- School
- Teaching
- Employee assistance programme
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General Manager
The Northern Collective —Hathersage
- From £45,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Bar
- Management
- Inventory control
- Free parking
- Store discount
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Education Support Worker
University of Derby —Buxton
- £14.28 an hour
- University
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Head of Operations
Down Syndrome Cheshire —Northwich
- £33,000 - £38,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Writing skills
- Continuous improvement
- No degree
- Flexitime
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Test Center Administrator (Chesterfield)
Pearson —Chesterfield
- £13.60 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Customer service
- Travel
- School
- Annual leave
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Customer Contact Centre Advisor
Independent Office for Police Conduct —Sale
- £28,665 a year
- Hybrid work
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Leisure Sales Manager - New Opening
Village Hotel - Sheffield - Leisure —Sheffield
- £30,000 - £31,000 a year
- Full-time
- Training & development
- Leadership
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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Student Wellbeing Adviser
University of Sheffield —Sheffield
- £32,080 - £39,906 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- University
- Presentation skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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- Overtime
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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Faculty Employability and Placement Support Officer
University of Sheffield —Sheffield
- £27,319 - £31,236 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- University
- Recruiting
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- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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- Up to £35,000 a year
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- CRM software
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- £15,123.71 - £15,906.82 a year
- Part-time
- Master's degree
- IT
- In-person
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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Senior Global Opportunities Manager
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- £48,822 - £58,225 a year
- Weekend availability
- Hybrid work
- Research
- University
- Bachelor's degree
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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Director of Programme Delivery
Tes Global —Sheffield
- £75,000 - £90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Master's degree
- Team management
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Project and Policy Officer
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- Communication skills
Associate Director of Campus and Commercial Services
University of Sheffield —Sheffield
- £80,524 - £111,391 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Management
- University
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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Careers & Employment Adviser

University of Derby -
Buxton

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Job details

Permanent | Part-time
£32,942.00 - £42,523.55 a year
1 day ago

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Annual leave
Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Employee discount
Sick pay

Qualifications

Stakeholder collaboration
Case note recording
Case record updates
Microsoft Office
Education
Continuous improvement
Continuous improvement cycles oversight
Partnership building
Working with students
Organisational skills
Business
Teaching

Full job description

Job details

Responsible to

Careers and Engagement Manager

Location

Buxton Campus

Closing date

Wednesday 16 September 2026

Salary

£32,942 to £36,977 per annum pro rata (for exceptional performers, there is scope for further progression up to £42,523.55 per annum, pro rata)

Job grade

ATOS 6

Reference

0188-26

Contract type

Permanent

Post type

Part-time

Adaptive working type

Onsite
This role will be based on site, primarily in the named location.

About the University

We have one simple promise – to make a positive impact. Through our ground-breaking research, teaching excellence and commitment to sustainable living, we are changing lives for the better.

The University of Derby is a modern university with a modern outlook. Everything we do is driven by delivering excellence and opportunities for our students, our staff and our region.

We have some of the best university facilities in the UK and achieve outstanding results for our teaching and research and have been awarded Gold in the prestigious Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023 – making it one of the top universities in the country recognised for its outstanding student experience and student outcomes.

Financially strong and seriously ambitious we offer our employees an inclusive culture that centres itself around staff wellbeing, where you can be confident you will receive all the help and encouragement you need to build a rewarding career with lots of opportunities to enhance your skills.

About the College/Department

The Registry support all aspects of the student journey, right from initial enquiry and application, all the way through to final award and student completion. We strive to provide an outstanding service to all our users and to be thought leaders in our fields of expertise, developing research informed practise. Registry teams work collaboratively with stakeholders to deliver a high-performance culture that promotes wellbeing, diversity and opportunity for all, supporting excellent student experience.

About Student Services

Student Services at the University of Derby is committed to providing the best possible support services to our students, to enhance the student experience, to help students achieve their full potential and to meet the strategic aims of the University. These services are central to the student experience they are visible, seamless, effective and tailored to the needs of our student community. As part of this commitment, a transformational programme of work is underway in Student Services to ensure that the support we deliver meets the needs of our students. We are excited for this next chapter in our service and welcome applicants with vision, drive and a passion for supporting student success.

About the role

We are seeking a Careers & Employment Adviser to support the delivery of high-quality careers education, information, advice and guidance for students at our Buxton campus. You will provide one-to-one guidance and deliver group sessions to support students to make informed decisions about their next steps, including further study, apprenticeships, and employment. The role will focus on increasing access to personal guidance and supporting students to develop the skills, confidence and knowledge needed to progress successfully. You will work closely with curriculum teams and colleagues across Student Services to embed employability within the student experience and contribute to improving progression outcomes. This is a key role in strengthening our careers provision and ensuring students receive timely, high-quality support.

This role is part time 18.5 hours per week.

About You

You will have experience delivering careers education, employability support or guidance to learners aged 16 and over, including working with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and with differing needs. You will be confident delivering both one-to-one guidance and group sessions, and able to build positive relationships with students, colleagues and partners.

You will have a strong understanding of employability skills, recruitment processes and the labour market, and be committed to delivering a high-quality, student-centred service. You should also hold a Level 6 Careers Education, Information and Guidance (CEIAG) qualification. Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities are essential. You will have a good understanding of safeguarding and experience of working appropriately with under 18s and vulnerable adults.

Principal accountabilities

Deliver a high-quality, accessible programme of careers and employability support, including one-to-one guidance, workshops, group sessions, and targeted interventions.

Maintain a strong and current understanding of labour market trends, outcomes data, and the skills and attributes required for employment, further study, and enterprise, applying this knowledge to inform practice and provide expert advice.

Develop and sustain employer partnerships to enhance student opportunities, raise awareness of student talent, and support progression into employment within the region and beyond.

Work collaboratively with academic colleagues and students to develop, deliver, and evaluate employability initiatives, contributing to continuous improvement in practice.

Engage proactively with targeted student groups to promote opportunities, support applications, and improve progression outcomes.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of student interactions and progression, contributing to student tracking processes and the effective monitoring of career development.

Develop and maintain effective partnerships with academic departments, Professional Services, and the Careers and Employment Service to embed employability within the student experience.

Contribute to monitoring, evaluation, and reporting activities, including progress against targets, outcomes data, labour market insight, and examples of effective practice, to inform service development and performance improvement.

Use the CRM system to maintain comprehensive and accurate case records, supporting data-driven practice and contributing to the analysis and reporting of service activity and outcomes.

Support the embedding of data and monitoring and evaluation strategies to ensure a cycle of continuous improvement to ensure effective and improved service delivery.

Contribute to raising awareness of Student Services within the student population through collaboration with colleagues within the Student Services, professional services and the Colleges. Prepare and deliver a range of advice and guidance sessions at various inductions, Open Day and admissions events throughout the year.

Person specification

Essential Criteria

Qualifications

Level 6 Careers Education, Information and Guidance Qualification

Experience

Experience in careers education & guidance work, or career preparation work with 16+ learners
Experience of delivering to a wide diversity of students/clients assessing needs and developing interventions
Experience of working to achieve targets and measure impact
Experience of delivering advice in a one-to-one and group setting, including workshop and/or training delivery
Experience and confidence with a range of IT applications including MS Office and a willingness to develop expertise in the use of technology and social media.
Experience of prioritising and operating to tight deadlines whilst under pressure.
Experience of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults within an educational setting, including recognising and responding appropriately to concerns

Skills, knowledge & abilities

Strong understanding of employability attributes and skills, personal development and recruitment processes and the labour market
Demonstrate a strong commitment to high-quality, student-centred service delivery, using insight and feedback to evaluate effectiveness and drive continuous improvement
Deliver consistently high standards of service, embedding a culture of continuous quality improvement and responsiveness to user needs
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to deal sensitively with enquires from a diverse range of individuals and deescalate and manage potentially difficult or conflict situations calmly and with confidence
Demonstrable evidence of a proactive and positive, student-centred approach and with an understanding of and commitment to the values, aims and objectives of the University
Strong organisational skills, able to handle competing demands and priorities and remain focused, working autonomously whilst also working successfully in collaboration with colleagues
The ability to work collegially to engage with a wide range of colleagues/teams at all levels, building relationships and influencing to effectively carry out the role/deliver the services
Good understanding of issues affecting students and potential barriers to accessing and succeeding in further education

Business requirements

Ability to work outside of normal working hours (including some evenings and weekends), to support the business during key University events, such as Graduation, Clearing and Open Days.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement of 38 days inclusive of bank holidays and concessionary days (pro rata)
Local Government Pension Scheme
Suite of holistic wellbeing benefits and support including family-friendly policies, generous sick pay provision and comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
Access to a variety of staff discounts at high street retailers
Discounted onsite gym
Cycle to Work scheme
A flexible working environment
A commitment to personal and professional development

Key contact

For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Sarah Thompson, Careers and Engagement Manager via [email protected]

For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via [email protected].

Important information

Visa Sponsorship Eligibility

The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers under the Skilled Worker route for this role; however, applications are welcome from candidates who are able to demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

DBS check

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and is therefore subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Any information you provide will be treated in confidence and only used when considering your suitability for the post.

To enable us to process your DBS check please ensure you are able to supply the documentation listed on the DBS website at interview stage.

Equity, diversity and inclusion

The University of Derby is committed to fostering an open, inclusive and diverse community where everyone is treated with dignity, fairness and respect. We are committed to advancing equity, diversity and inclusion regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief (or none), sex or sexual orientation.

As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to inclusive recruitment and welcome requests for adjustments throughout the recruitment process. Applicants may choose their preferred title, including 'Mx', and may share preferred pronouns if they wish. We also use anonymised shortlisting to help reduce the potential impact of unconscious bias. For more information on equity, diversity and inclusion at the University of Derby, please visit our website.

We are also committed to promoting academic freedom and freedom of speech and expression within the law, in line with our Code of Practice, and value diversity of thought alongside diversity of backgrounds and experiences.

However you identify, we welcome applications from people whose experiences, perspectives and talents will contribute to our inclusive, supportive and intellectually vibrant community.

Environmental Sustainability

At the University of Derby, we are passionate about embedding sustainability into everything that we do. We aim to bring environmental sustainability into all aspects of the University, including teaching, research and operational activities. In line with the University's strategic framework, we expect all our staff to embed sustainability into their working practices and support the University's objective to reach net zero carbon by 2050.

Seize the opportunity to shape the future, apply now.

How to apply

You can apply by submitting an online application. Once you have signed in or registered with us you will be able to begin your application. If you are creating an account for the first time, please ensure you provide an email address that you access regularly as this will be our main means of contacting you regarding your application.

The University reserves the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

If you require any assistance, including the provision of any documentation in an alternative format, please contact the Recruitment team at [email protected].

Please note all applications must be submitted online by Midnight GMT on the closing date of the vacancy.

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