At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the Work Based Learning Team to create exciting employer engagement activities.
- Company: Join a dynamic university team focused on student success and career progression.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, professional development, and the chance to make a real impact.
- Other info: Collaborate with diverse stakeholders and drive innovative funding initiatives.
- Why this job: Shape the future of students by connecting them with amazing work opportunities.
- Qualifications: Experience in employer engagement and a passion for student development.
The Careers & Enterprise department sits within the Education Division, which is part of the University's developmental approach to ensuring effective student engagement, achievement and positive progression. Careers & Enterprise (C&E) is a dynamic team operating across the university through subject departments, colleges, societies and industry-facing initiatives to support the development and progression of all students. It aims to help them meet the challenges and opportunities of the constantly developing employment market, becoming the leaders and innovators of the near future.
The post holder will lead the Work Based Learning Team and the Employer Services Team to deliver a comprehensive programme of employer engagement activities as well as the strategic and delivery lead of funded work-based learning initiatives, including externally funded programmes, extra-curricular internships and in-curriculum work-based learning support.
As a member of the Senior Management team, a key role for the post will be to attract local, national and international businesses to establish opportunities for Durham students and graduates and to work innovatively to generate external funding to improve the Careers and Enterprise offer for key stakeholders. This post will work in close partnership with University departments ensuring effective collaborative practice and referral to support opportunity curation.
The post will also engage more widely with internal and external stakeholders, acting as a champion for employer engagement and work experience activity and aim to learn from best practice delivery elsewhere.
Work Based Learning Manager in Durham employer: Durham University
Durham University is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant academic environment that fosters collaboration and innovation. As a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Anthropology, you will benefit from extensive professional development opportunities, a supportive work culture, and the chance to contribute to impactful research that shapes understanding of diverse cultures. Located in a historic city, the university provides a unique setting for both personal and professional growth.
