Employability Development Manager

HRUC (Harrow, Richmond and Uxbridge Colleges) is a successful and ambitious College Group, which brings together three colleges across five vibrant campuses.

You will support the Head of Employability and Assistant Director for Enhanced Skills and Employability in achieving HRUC’s targets for work experience, industry placements, and employability. Working closely with academic departments and corporate services, you will implement strategies that embed employability and skills into the curriculum, expand placement opportunities, and enhance employer engagement activities. You will build strong relationships with academic staff, employers, and external partners to support learners in developing industry-relevant skills and accessing meaningful work placements.   You will line manage a team of Employability Development Officers and Work Experience Co-ordinators.  

We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic individual who can demonstrate the following:

• Experience of building and maintaining effective relationships with employers and external partners
• Experience of developing programmes to develop students’ employability skills
• Experience of work experience development 
• Ability to lead a team effectively
• Driven and results-focused, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines 

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