Careers Consultant supporting University of Southampton, UK

This is an exciting opportunity to support Chinese students and graduates of the University of Southampton as they prepare for their careers in China and beyond.

As Careers Consultant (China), you will deliver high-impact careers guidance, employability programmes and job-search support to students before departure, during study, and after graduation. Working closely with colleagues in the UK and China, you will help students translate their international education into successful career outcomes in the Chinese labour market.

This role suits someone passionate about student development, employability and international education, with strong insight into China’s graduate recruitment landscape.

About Grok Global Services

Founded in 2005, Grok Global Services is a best-in-class provider of international engagement services for higher education institutions. By joining our team, you will be working in a supportive environment full of like-minded professionals, each committed to advancing the internationalization of higher education institutions from around the world.

A pioneer of in-country staffing in the international education sector, Grok remains at the forefront of this model and currently delivers this service across Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and the Americas. The company also boasts industry-leading divisions in digital marketing and strategic consulting.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored careers guidance, job coaching and employability support to Chinese students and recent graduates (online and in person)
• Lead delivery of the Career Ready+ pre-departure and return-to-China employability programmes
• Design and deliver workshops, webinars and events focused on job search, CVs, interviews and career planning in China
• Work closely with alumni networks to connect students with industry insights, mentoring and opportunities
• Collaborate with the Employer Engagement Manager (China) to support internships, graduate roles and employer events
• Support recruitment and engagement activities in China, including fairs, briefings and presentations (as required)
• Produce targeted communications to engage offer holders and graduates at key stages
• Track engagement, outcomes and impact, ensuring accurate reporting
• Act as an in-country careers expert, providing market insight to UK-based colleagues

Person Specification

Essential

• Fluent Mandarin and strong professional English
• Experience in careers guidance, graduate recruitment, employability or student support
• Strong understanding of the Chinese graduate labour market
• Confident communicator, comfortable delivering presentations and 1-to-1 guidance
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across international teams

Desirable

• Careers qualification or willingness to work towards one
• Experience working with international students or UK universities
• Project or programme delivery experience

Why Join Us

• Make a real impact on students’ career outcomes
• Work with a leading UK university and a respected international education provider
• Be part of a supportive, international team
• Ongoing professional development and exposure to global best practice