Director of Careers and Industry Engagement

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Contract type: Full Time (37.5 hours per week) – Permanent
Location: The University of Huddersfield - London Campus, Stratford, Greater London (this is an on site role)

The University of Huddersfield - London offers career-focused academic programmes for ambitious international students.
Situated in the heart of one of the world's leading hubs for business and industry, we combine academic excellence with practical learning to prepare students for global careers.
The University of Huddersfield - London degrees are taught by Study Group, a leading international education provider with decades of expertise, and awarded by the University of Huddersfield.

The Director of Careers & Industry Engagement plays a key role in shaping students’ career readiness and employability through the strategic leadership of careers, employability and entrepreneurship provision at the new, modern, University of Huddersfield London campus. The role is responsible for developing and maintaining strong relationships with employers, industry partners and professional networks, creating opportunities that connect academic learning with real-world practice. In addition, the Director provides oversight of the campus careers service, ensuring students have access to high-quality careers guidance, employability support, work-based learning opportunities and entrepreneurial pathways. Through this integrated approach, the role helps deliver an industry-focused student experience that equips international students with the skills, knowledge, experience and professional connections needed to succeed in their future careers.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Strategic Leadership

• Work with the School leadership team to achieve the aspirational targets for student outcomes and satisfaction and other commercial and contractual KPIs.
• Contribute to insights and evidence to inform strategic development of the partnership, including courses and progression routes of pathway prgrammes to maximise recruitment opportunities and keep offering current.
• Deliver and continuously improve the Industry Engagement and Employability strategy, evaluating its effectiveness and identifying areas for continuous improvement. 
• Attend and actively contribute to relevant partnership committees and work with university colleagues through approved liaison points.

Leadership, management and personal development

• Actively lead the careers and industry engagement team, motivating them to deliver high-quality student experience and graduate outcomes, as well as excellent client experience for external stakeholders.
• Ensure all persons employed are suitably qualified, trained, honest and experienced and carry out their duties in a professional manner in line with applicable laws and regulations.
• Oversee the allocation of resources, ensuring that employment activities are planned and delivered within an agreed budget and meet operational margins.
• Provide effective performance management of direct reports, including: setting personal objectives and KPIs; regularly reviewing performance of direct reports; and conducting formal performance reviews according to Study Group policy and procedures.
• Facilitate, encourage and support staff to participate in regular continuous professional development activity.

Operational Management

• Lead the planning, management and delivery of all careers services, industry and employability programmes and activities that facilitate student internships and job placements.
• Orchestrate industry-related events such as careers fairs, guest lectures, and workshops.
• Liaise with academic teams on opportunities to embed employability in the curriculum.
• Protect and promote the name and reputation of Study Group and the University of Huddersfield, acting in an ambassador role and participating in any recruitment or other beneficial activities as required.
• Be accountable for key performance indicators related to employability and industry engagement areas, monitoring data and impact.
• Have due regard to the Prevent duty and relevant policy when organising external speakers, ensuring all staff understand and use the correct approval processes, requiring input from DSL and appropriate timeframes for Head of School sign off.

Partnership Management

• Develop and maintain effective relationships with key industry and commercial contacts to support delivery at the University of Huddersfield London.
• Manage communication and outreach efforts to maintain strong industry relationships. 
• Develop marketing strategies to promote university programs to industry partners. 
• Work with designated faculty, career services, and alumni relations at The University of Huddersfield to enhance student experiential learning opportunities. 
• Serve as a liaison between key stakeholders and industry partners to align academic programmes with industry needs.
• Work effectively and collaboratively with Student Recruitment, Marketing and Admissions to ensure that the Campus grows, develops and remains an attractive proposition for international students and relevant stakeholders.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the Head of School.

ABOUT YOU

• Masters degree, essential

• Track record of successful industry engagement
• Experience working in an international environment, desirable
• Experience of working in the HE sector, desirable
• Experience of leading innovation and facilitating change
• Experience of developing strategy and marketing plans
• Experience of partnership working or partnership management in the education sector

ABOUT US

Study Group is a leading international education provider that is dedicated and passionate about helping students around the world, creating a brighter future and reaching their full potential. With university partnerships and a variety of face-to-face, online, and hybrid study programmes, we can provide students with the resources and guidance they need to succeed. Our global network of offices and university partnerships ensure that students receive the best educational services available. Additionally, our Insendi platform enables us to deliver innovative, accessible, and intuitive digital learning experiences with the most advanced digital tools available.

ORGANISATIONAL COMPLIANCE

Study Group is proud of its high standards in safeguarding and recognises its importance in enabling the best possible student experience and outcomes. For successful applicants the following checks will be conducted- Criminal Background Check (country specific), x2 References, ID and Right to Work checks as well as Education Verification.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we strive to create a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all individuals, regardless of race, gender, religion, nationality, or any other factor. We believe that the best person for the job should be selected based on skills and experience alone. Your information will be kept confidential and stored securely. Please see our Privacy Policy.
We adopt a rolling recruitment process meaning that we review applications as they are submitted. To avoid disappointment, please ensure that you apply ASAP.​