We are looking for an Early Careers Coordinator to join our team.  

We are flexible on the locations of either Elgin, Edinburgh or Inverness.

Job purpose:

The role of the Early Careers Coordinator is an exciting opportunity to learn about and support our fast-growing Early Careers programmes, focusing on our Graduate Programme, our JC Futures Apprenticeship Programme and our Internships across Scotland and Newcastle.

The successful candidate will act as the initial contact point for guidance and general study advice for the firm’s Early Careers employees. 

You will proactively support the end-to-end Early Careers experience from onboarding through to post qualification, ensuring we are equipped to meet the changing future skills needs of our business.

The successful candidate will primarily be responsible for (but not limited to):

Managing the Early Careers mailbox responding to queries and providing support to students and stakeholders in a timely manner Overseeing and monitoring Early Careers student records Working with the Early Careers team, and other key stakeholders, to support our Early Careers progression requirements across the firm Monitoring student’s progress via results of all final, interim assessments and mock exams, ensuring we provide regular monitoring and reporting Manage the internal Early Careers Share point site to ensure all information is up to date and relevant Delivering a professional, consistent, proactive advice service to our Early Careers students and their managers Organisation and support of all Early Careers events held throughout the year Providing a range of support on Early Careers projects as and when required.

About you:

Knowledge of all or some professional bodies is essential (ICAS, ACCA, AAT, ATT, CTA and ICAEW) Excellent relationship building skills and able to work well in a team Good problem-solving skills and the ability to take initiative Excellent attention to detail Working knowledge of Microsoft Packages, particularly Excel Effective communication skills both written and verbal with the ability to be engaging and professional Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage conflicting priorities in a fast-paced environment A leader of your work and your professional learning.

Why JC?

Johnston Carmichael helps to build success stories that change lives - whether it’s our clients, our communities, or most importantly, our people, who now number over 900 across the UK.

We work with individuals and businesses all over the country and our expertise covers almost every industry sector. We’re also an independent member firm of Moore Global Network Limited, a global accounting and advisory network of over 37,000 advisers across more than 114 countries.

Everything we do at Johnston Carmichael is underpinned by our four core values – Doing The Right Thing, Standing In Other People’s Shoes, Leading Our Future and Remaining Relevant. We’ve created a range of ways to support our people to make sure every voice is heard, including our People and Culture Forum, and we encourage each of our sharp minds to be leaders of their work and learning. You can read more about our culture and values here.

In the last 10 years we’ve raised more than £450,000 for charity and continuously evolved our commitment to sustainable business practices. We are Gold sponsors of the Kiltwalk and also partner with Netball Scotland and England Netball, creating an enduring impact on the ground in our communities.

What you can expect

As well as working with a great team of colleagues and enjoying the balance of hybrid and flexible working, we offer a range of benefits to make your time at JC even more fulfilling. Click here to see what’s on offer.

Different backgrounds and different opinions make for more interesting work and better outcomes. We’re sure we don’t have to say this, but we welcome people from all backgrounds, regardless of your heritage, ethnicity, religious beliefs, sexual identity or gender identity. We also actively encourage applications from anyone who’s had an extended time away from paid employment.

Our team is made up of people who’ve taken varied routes through their careers. We’re here to give you the tools, support, and materials to develop your expertise so you can pursue your ambitions. Our JC Aspire learning programme helps everyone reach their personal goals, and we’ve also carefully created our own Leadership Development Programme, which is accredited by the University of Strathclyde Business School at Masters degree level.

We look forward to hearing from you!

If you’re ready to write your success story with us, apply today.

At Johnston Carmichael we are committed to diversity, equality and inclusion in the workplace.  A copy of this policy will be made available on request.  We also welcome applications from individuals who have had time away from paid employment