Experiential Education Manager (Maternity Cover)

FIE: Foundation for International Education is an international educational organisation working in partnership with universities and colleges in the US to provide immersive study abroad programs for undergraduate students in London, Dublin, Madrid, Barcelona and Amman.

We are currently seeking qualified, resourceful and confident applicants for the following full-time, temporary position

Job Type: Full-time, Fixed-term, 9 months with the possibility to extend

Start Date: no later than 1st September 2025

Application deadline: 27th June 2025 at 9 am

Interviews: In person in South Kensington, London in the beginning of July

Please note that this is a student-facing position which requires on-site working. Additionally, the post holder regularly conducts in-person visits to placement sites around the London area.

Job Summary: This key leadership role manages the members of the Experiential Education Team in planning, organising and overseeing internship and service internship placements for students, primarily in in the Greater London area. This includes researching and identifying work experience opportunities, networking in a varied range of job sectors, managing and shaping student expectations, and maintaining relationships with placement supervisors and home campus coordinators.

The main skills and qualifications required for this position:

• An undergraduate degree or equivalent experience (postgraduate degree desired)
• An understanding of the international education sector
• Previous experience in a supervisory role
• Experience with US or UK higher education environments, is desired
• Experience working with internship or work experience placements, in career services or advising/counselling students, is desired
• Ability to lead and motivate staff in a demanding work environment
• Excellent organisational and administration skills with a high attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise a complex workload in a busy office
• Ability to handle difficult, complex and challenging situations
• Excellent communication skills; able to engage effectively with various groups of people
• A strong command of written and spoken English and a high-quality telephone manner
• Excellent IT skills with a knowledge of MS Office package and databases

Job Description

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Application Process

Please submit a CV, covering letter, and the contact details of two referees as attachments via email to hr@fie.org.uk.  In your cover letter, please include:

1. Where you saw this position advertised
2. What it is that interests you about this job opportunity
3. What skills, experience and knowledge you can offer to FIE in this capacity
4. How you would present the benefits of hosting an intern to a London-based company

Please note this position is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.

Successful applicant will be required to produce acceptable documents confirm the right to work in the UK.

APPLICATIONS WITHOUT A COVERING LETTER WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

FIE promotes equality of opportunity and diversity within the workplace and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.