Employer Relationships Adviser (London)

Job Description

Come join our growing team at Bath Spa University in London! This is an exciting opportunity to build sustainable and mutually beneficial relationships with employers across London who can offer excellent professional experiences and graduate employment opportunities for our students and graduates.

The role is based at our new, business-focussed teaching centre based in vibrant Hackney, East London and is easily accessible via Hoxton and Shoreditch overground stations, as well as the bus and tube. The new centre enjoys top facilities, friendly academic and student support teams and a great location that equips our students with the knowledge, opportunities, and skills needed for a successful career.

About the Role

We are seeking someone who can source new employer contacts using a variety of research and networking methods to support the wide variety of student and recent graduate populations from both our Bath and Hackney campuses and their courses. You will be the first point of contact for our employer contacts in London, to understand their needs and be able to promote the many ways that they can engage with our talented students. We want to significantly grow our volume of London- based placement and work-based learning opportunities with businesses of all sizes and sectors, including freelance opportunities.

You will need to develop a strong understanding of the employability needs of students studying at our BSUL London campus, who are predominantly international and studying postgraduate degrees

About You

We are looking for someone that is an excellent networker, who can engage with employers, colleagues and students to build mutually beneficial partnerships for the long term. The ability to analyse data that leads to insights and prioritisation of needs will be an essential skill for this role. A knowledge of the Greater London labour market for early career graduates would be desirable.

You will be self-motivated and able to work well within and across multi-disciplinary teams based in Bath and London. As we grow our student population and courses in London you will need to be adaptable and resilient to change and be confident in suggesting new ideas and promoting continuous improvements that benefit our students.

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