At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead partnerships with employers to create exciting opportunities for students and graduates.
- Company: ARU London, a vibrant campus with over 6,000 students in East London.
- Benefits: 25 days annual leave, Nest pension, wellbeing services, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team focused on enhancing graduate outcomes and industry connections.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on student success and connect them with industry leaders.
- Qualifications: Experience in employer engagement and strong communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 37800 - 46200 £ per year.
Start date: As soon as possible
Location: On campus - East India Campus
ARU London offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Business and Management; Finance and Accounting; Hospitality, Events and Tourism; Health; and Law. We currently have over 6,000 students, located at our East London campus, very close to the East India Docklands Light Railway stop.
We are seeking an experienced, commercially minded and relationship-focused Strategic Employer Partnerships Manager to support the development and delivery of ARU London's Employer Engagement Strategy. Working closely with the Director of Employer Engagement, you will lead the development of strategic partnerships with employers, professional bodies, industry organisations and external stakeholders that create meaningful opportunities for students and graduates.
You will play a key role in expanding opportunities for placements, internships, graduate employment, mentoring, networking, volunteering, live projects and employer-led learning while helping to strengthen graduate outcomes and industry engagement across the institution.
The successful candidate will bring significant experience in employer engagement, partnership development, business development or employability, with a proven track record of building strategic relationships and delivering measurable outcomes. You will be an excellent communicator and influencer, capable of engaging senior stakeholders across a range of sectors while identifying opportunities that support student success and organisational objectives. A strong understanding of graduate employability, employer engagement and the UK labour market is essential.
Working alongside the Director of Employer Engagement and colleagues across ARU London, you will help embed employer engagement within the curriculum, expand external networks and partnerships, and increase opportunities for students and graduates to connect with industry. You will represent ARU London at networking events, conferences and employer forums, monitor partnership performance and contribute insight that supports institutional priorities and Graduate Outcomes performance.
ARU London offers a range of staff benefits including:
- 25 days' annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
- Nest pension scheme
- Free library services
- Wellbeing services
- CPD opportunities
Closing date for applications: 4th October 2026
Interview date: 7th October 2026
Competitive
Strategic Employer and Partnerships Manager employer: ARU London
ARU London is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that prioritises employee wellbeing and professional development. Located at the East India Campus, staff benefit from a supportive environment with access to 25 days of annual leave, a Nest pension scheme, and continuous professional development opportunities. As a Strategic Employer Partnerships Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping student success while enjoying the unique advantage of engaging with a diverse range of industry stakeholders in a dynamic educational setting.
