Senior Manager, Career Development &Student Employability

Purpose of Role

To enhance students' career readiness andsupport successful transitions from education to employment through coaching, employer engagement, and career development activities.

Key Responsibilities

Career Coaching

Provide support on:

• Career planning
• CV development
• LinkedIn profile enhancement
• Interview preparation
• Personal branding

Student Employability Programmes

Develop and deliver:

• Career workshops
• Industry panel sessions
• Employer networking events
• Career readiness bootcamps

Employer Engagement

Work closely with employers to:

• Source internships
• Promote graduate opportunities
• Facilitate recruitment events
• Support talent matching initiatives

Digital Employability

Manage platforms such as:

• Career portal
• LinkedIn initiatives
• Employability tools
• Graduate tracking systems

Alumni Engagement

• Develop alumni mentoring programmes
• Build graduate success stories
• Leverage alumni networks for employment opportunities

Key Success Measures

• Student participation rates
• Career coaching outcomes
• Internship placements
• Graduate placement rates
• Student satisfaction ratings
• Employer feedback

Preferred Background

• Career Services
• Recruitment
• Human Resources
• Learning and Development
• University Student Services

Experience

• 5-8 years relevant experience
• Strong stakeholder management skills
• Passion for student development and employability