Director of Careers and Industry Engagement

Study Group•Stratford, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Masters degree, essential
Track record of successful industry engagement
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

Nice To Haves

Experience working in an international environment, desirable
Experience of working in the HE sector, desirable

Responsibilities

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 programmes 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.
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.
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.
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.