Careers and Employability Manager

Locations: Careers and Employability (On-site)

Birmingham City University is a dynamic and forward-thinking institution, committed to providing our students with exceptional opportunities to excel academically and professionally. As part of our long-term vision outlined in the University 2030 Strategy, we are striving to create a pipeline of talent that drives success and innovation.

The Careers and Employability Directorate are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Careers Manger to join our management team, leading and managing a team delivering high quality careers and employability services to students individually and within curriculum. 

The Role:

This is an important role contributing to “Talent for Tomorrow” a designated pillar within the university’s 2030 strategy. You will lead and manage a careers team aligned to academic Schools, delivering services and initiatives to improve our students employability and graduate outcomes. You will play a critical role in managing and delivering our employability strategy and framework, working with academics to embed careers and employability, work-based learning and authentic assessment opportunities into the curriculum, and ensuring that our students are well-equipped for successful careers in a rapidly changing global economy. You will work closely with academic and Careers colleagues, employers and other stakeholders to co-create flexible and impactful employability services that support our students progression into successful careers. 

BCU has a diverse student population, and you will have experience of developing and delivering initiatives to improve positive graduate outcomes for all.

You will be joining a supportive and encouraging Careers management team and service, who have a real passion and desire to improve student outcomes and progression.

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership: Manage and support the Careers+ team in day-to-day operations, setting clear objectives and fostering a collaborative and inclusive working environment.
• Lead Strategy Development: Support School Senior Leadership and academics in developing and delivering the university employability strategy and framework, ensuring alignment with the university's 2030 strategic goals.
• Work-Based Learning Integration: Lead initiatives to enhance student learning by developing placement and work-based learning opportunities, collaborating with module leads, and quality processes including curriculum mapping and revalidation processes.
• Reporting & Evaluation: Provide regular KPI reporting for the Careers+ management team and academics, to ensure the continuous improvement of the employability strategy.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Proven management experience in a careers, employability, recruitment or student services role, ideally within a higher education environment.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire colleagues to deliver results.
• Excellent understanding of the graduate employability landscape and labour market, with experience of embedding employability within the curriculum, for example work based learning, live briefs and incorporating authentic assessment etc. 
• Strong relationship-building skills, with the ability to develop and maintain partnerships with academic staff, professional services colleagues, employers, and industry bodies.
• Experience in strategic planning, implementing new initiatives, and evaluating impact.
• A proactive, solution-oriented mindset with a passion for improving student outcomes and enhancing employability opportunities.

Why Join Us?

You will be joining a forward-thinking and values-driven institution committed to enhancing student employability. This role offers the opportunity to shape future career outcomes for thousands of students and to play a key role in delivering an ambitious university-wide strategy.

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Apply Before: 03/09/2025, 23:59

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