UK universities are increasingly extending careers services to graduates in their 40s and 50s, responding to mid‑career transitions and longer working lives. Institutions now offer interview coaching, skills refreshers and job‑search assistance tailored to older alumni seeking sector changes or re‑skilling. Career offices said demand reflects macro trends—longer careers, sector disruption from AI, and employees seeking purposeful second acts. Universities view lifelong careers support as a retention and alumni‑engagement strategy that strengthens employer relationships. For U.S. and international higher‑ed leaders, the shift argues for reallocating career‑service resources, developing employer partnerships for mid‑career placements, and measuring long‑tail alumni outcomes beyond the traditional graduation window.