Careers and Employability Officer

Location of job: London, UK (Canary Wharf)

SP Jain London School of Management (SPJL) is an OfS-registered business school that opened in Canary Wharf in October 2023. We are part of the SP Jain Group, with campuses in Dubai, Mumbai, Singapore and Sydney, and are ranked by leading global publications. The colleagues we appoint now will shape our programmes for the next decade.

We are appointing a Careers and Employability Officer to join our Careers and Corporate Relations team, reporting to the Head of Careers and Corporate Relations.

The role

You will support careers and employability across our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes: holding one-to-one careers appointments with students (CV and covering letter reviews, mock interviews); supporting our Professional Readiness Programme (PRP), Executive Career Acceleration Pathway (ECAP) and extra-curricular careers activity; sourcing, matching and administering internships; coordinating guest speakers, careers events and company visits; building relationships with employers, alumni and industry contacts; and keeping the CRM records and reports the team needs to meet its employability objectives.

You will take on much of the day-to-day operational and administrative work of the team, allowing the Head to focus on leading and developing the function.

About you - essential

• Degree or equivalent relevant professional experience
• Experience of careers advice, employer engagement, recruitment, internships, business development or careers services
• Experience of working with students, in particular international students
• Strong organisational, administrative and relationship-management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Good digital skills, including Microsoft 365, spreadsheets and databases or CRM systems, and the ability to use AI tools effectively in the workplace
• A proactive approach, with attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities
• A flexible approach to work, and a commitment to student employability, an excellent student experience, equality, diversity and inclusion, and your own professional development

This is a campus-based role at our Canary Wharf campus and includes occasional evening work for employer events and careers activities.

Desirable

• Experience in higher education or a business school
• Experience of developing employer contacts or sourcing internship opportunities
• Familiarity with graduate recruitment, student and employer matching and internship administration
• Experience of producing reports and monitoring performance indicators
• Working knowledge of Blackboard

What we offer

SPJL is a technology-driven, forward-thinking school, and we are committed to using emerging digital tools, including AI, effectively. You will join a small, engaged and collaborative team where your contribution is visible, with real career progression as the School grows, a campus in Canary Wharf, and a global network across the SP Jain Group.

Salary: up to £40,000, depending on experience.

Selection

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an in-person interview at our Canary Wharf campus. Interviews are expected to take place in the week commencing 14 December 2026. Reasonable adjustments are available at any stage on request.

How to apply

Apply via the 'Apply' button above (e: staffrecruitment.uk@spjain.ac.uk) with a CV and a covering letter of up to two pages setting out your relevant experience and why you are interested in the role. For an informal conversation, contact the Head of Careers, Paul Schoonenberg: paul.schoonenberg@spjain.ac.uk

Early application is encouraged.

Closing date: Sunday 6 December 2026 at 17:00.

Applicants must have the right to work in the United Kingdom. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this post.

SPJL is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.