Location - Campus-based, onsite - Bristol Campus
We’re looking for a Careers, Industry & Events Coordinator to join dBs Institute and play a central role in helping our students turn their talent and creativity into successful careers.
This is a varied, hands-on role combining careers support, industry engagement and live events.You’ll be right at the heart of campus life, you’ll build relationships with music industry professionals, create work experience and performance opportunities, support students with their career development, and deliver exciting showcases, gigs, masterclasses and networking events.
- Build and manage relationships with employers, promoters, venues, studios and music industry partners
- Identify work experience, placement and performance opportunities for students
- Provide practical careers support, including mock interviews, audition preparation and industry guidance
- Plan and deliver showcases, gigs, performances, networking events, panels and masterclasses
- Help deliver our annual Industry Week
- Engage industry professionals and alumni with campus activity
- Lead and develop our student events team, giving students valuable paid professional experience
- Manage careers communications, opportunities, newsletters and the campus job board
- Work collaboratively with Academic, Marketing, Technical and Campus teams
You’ll be proactive, organised and confident building relationships. You’ll have a strong understanding of the music or creative industries, experience of delivering events, and a genuine passion for helping people develop. Some evening and weekend work will be required for events, open days, festivals and other student activities.
Who is dBs Institute?
dBs Institute is on a relentless mission to empower creative people by providing the experience, education and opportunities needed to pursue a life in the creative industries. For 25 years we’ve been focused on providing an exceptional educational experience that equips you with the technical skills, theoretical knowledge, and entrepreneurial mindset needed to succeed in a constantly evolving industry. Our goal is to empower you to think critically, approach your work with curiosity, experiment, and take risks to push the boundaries of creative technology.
We're big believers that innovation flourishes in a community that's diverse and collaborative. That's why we're dedicated to creating an environment that celebrates and supports a wide range of voices and perspectives. We encourage creativity and the sharing of ideas; a space where everyone is valued and treated with respect, where every member of our community has the opportunity to contribute their unique talents and ideas.
At dBs Institute, we’re nurturing a new generation of creative professionals who will use their skills and passion to make a positive impact on the world.
dBs Institute was acquired by ‘Access Creative College’ (ACC), formerly known as Access to Music, as such are part of Access Education Group which boasts 32 campuses nationwide with over 5,000 students & apprentices across ACC, Access Sport College and Access Industry. This allows for a perfect synergy in offering end-to-end post-16 education in the creative industries which allow us to continue making a real difference in the lives of our students.
What we offer?
- Generous Holiday Allocation
- Wellbeing Benefits: Health Cash Plan, Doctorline GP Service, Employee Assistance Programme, Access to Counselling and Cycle to Work
- Staff Discounts & Benefits: access to Accolade, our benefits platform which offers discounts at over 800 retailers!
- Paid Leave: Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Sick pay.
A full job description and person specification is available for download alongside our full benefits booklet.
Diversity and open expression are fundamental to creativity. We are committed to promoting a culture of diversity and inclusivity for all our employees and potential employees.
DBS Checks: Enhanced DBS clearance will be required.
