Employer Engagement Manager

Hybrid working with one day a week on site at one of our London locations: 

• Tower Hill 
• Holborn 
• Ealing

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The Opportunity:

At Arden University, we pride ourselves on being true innovators, disruptors and pioneers, our focus is to promote life-long learning and ensure that everyone, everywhere can access higher education.

As and Employer Engagement Manager, you will focus on the strategic development and operational enhancement of the Employer Engagement team within the wider Careers, Employability and Alumni team to support graduate progression, increase engagement with employers in curriculum embedded employability activities, and in work-based learning, while also ensuring alignment to Arden’s strategic aims to support high quality student outcomes.

You will also manage a team of Employer Engagement Consultants, managing and coaching the team to ensure that the Employer Engagement function focuses on continuous improvement and quality standards.

About You:

We are looking for a candidate with excellent written communication skills tailored to diverse audiences. You will demonstrate tenacity and a positive, confident approach in challenging situations as well interpersonal skills are essential as you will develop effective relationships with clients and colleagues.

Experience in business development, employer engagement, and partnership development within the higher education sector is required. Knowledge of the graduate labour markets and the needs of employers is crucial.

Other key responsibilities include managing multiple complex projects, coaching and mentoring team members, and supporting strategic change. A proactive approach to problem-solving, a commitment to continuous improvement, and experience in staff or project management are essential. 

If you have a passion for supporting career and employability initiatives, we encourage you to apply.

Why Arden:

At Arden, you will become a part of a passionate and dedicated team who are committed to removing unnecessary barriers to learning and making education more accessible. Our people work hard to ensure our students journeys are the best they can possibly be, as such we want to reward our people with fantastic benefits. Employees benefit from:

• 30 days holiday, add the bank holiday on top, and we even throw in Christmas closure
• A generous Aviva pension plan, our contributions start at 7%
• PMI or Healthcare Cashback (dependent on role grade)
• Study any Arden course for free, with generous discount for all family and friends
• Our ‘Golden Ticket’ which allows you to gift anyone in your life a free Arden education
• Plus, other competitive benefits!

Arden’s values:

Stand out, Progressive, Accessible, Resourceful, Kindness, reflect who we are as an institution, a team and as individuals. If they also reflect you and you are excited by the chance to be the driving, creative force within a growing business, we want to hear from you.

There has never been a more exciting time to join Arden University, as we expand into new disciplines and locations.

To apply, please click on the ‘Apply’ button above.

Interviews will take place online on the 13th and 15th of August

Department: Student Experience

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