Graduate Careers Manager - Music

Graduate Careers Manager – Music role at BIMM University

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At BIMM University, we’re more than just an educational institution; we’re a vibrant community dedicated to nurturing creativity and empowering students to reach their full potential. With campuses across the UK, Ireland, and Germany, we offer a diverse range of courses in modern music, performing arts, filmmaking and creative technology. Our commitment to excellence in creative arts education sets us apart, providing students with the knowledge, skills, and opportunities they need to succeed in their chosen fields.

About The Role

As Graduate Careers Manager, you’ll play a key role in helping BIMM University students and graduates take the next step into employment, self‑employment, or portfolio careers across the creative industries. You’ll lead the development and delivery of initiatives that strengthen graduate outcomes and connect creative talent with real‑world opportunities. Working closely with academic teams, industry partners, and colleagues across Creative Futures, you’ll shape and embed employability resources within the curriculum, ensuring our graduates are confident and well‑prepared to progress in their chosen paths. You’ll be responsible for ensuring that all career routes, from traditional employment to freelance and entrepreneurial ventures, are effectively shared and promoted across our digital platforms, social channels, and events.

What You’ll Do

• Build and maintain strong relationships with employers, agencies, and industry bodies to create meaningful work opportunities for graduates.
• Use your network to bring new employers onto the university’s career platform (Handshake) and monitor the success of posted opportunities.
• Design and deliver employability resources in collaboration with our Digital Learning team, aligning with BIMM’s Graduate Attributes.
• Plan and promote careers events, industry sessions, and alumni engagement activities across music, screen/film, and performing arts disciplines.
• Support final‑year students and graduates through one‑to‑one advice, mentoring programmes, and guidance on job searches, auditions, and freelance careers.
• Analyse and report on graduate destination data to inform ongoing improvement and planning across Creative Futures.
• Curate digital resources and communications, including newsletters and alumni‑facing content for the Alumni Career Hub.
• Collaborate with academic and professional services teams to integrate employability into the wider student experience.
• Represent BIMM University at graduation ceremonies and industry or alumni events, showcasing the value of our Creative Futures community.

What You’ll Bring

• A strong understanding of the creative industries and the education‑to‑employment landscape, with experience working in or alongside creative sectors.
• Proven experience supporting employability initiatives, ideally within higher education or a similar learning environment.
• Confidence in building and managing relationships with employers, alumni, and professional networks.
• A track record of designing and delivering engaging workshops, learning content, or resources that support career readiness.
• Experience supporting creative freelancers or self‑employed graduates.
• Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to translate data and insight into meaningful action.
• A collaborative approach and genuine interest in helping graduates succeed through inclusive and practical support.
• Comfortable using digital tools and social media to engage students, graduates, and industry contacts.

The successful candidate can be based at any of BIMM University’s seven UK campuses.

Why BIMM University?

• 25 days holiday per year (FTE)
• SMART pension
• A comprehensive benefits package

We continually strive to create a culture of inclusivity so that we truly represent our diverse communities. We particularly welcome applications from people of colour who are underrepresented in our organisation. We are committed to promoting the safety and welfare of our students, therefore all successful applicants are required to complete a basic DBS disclosure. Depending on the role, you may be required to complete an enhanced check / enhanced check with barred list if required by statute and internal policy.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Human Resources
• Higher Education