Fairfield School of Business (FSB), is where ambition meets opportunity. Established in 2006 and registered with the Office for Students, FSB is a fast growing and high performing higher education provider. We deliver career-focused qualifications across a range of subjects in partnership with leading UK universities.
We are now seeking to appoint an experienced Careers & Employability Manager to lead and develop careers and employability services across our campuses, strengthen employer partnerships, embed employability within the student experience, and improve student opportunities and graduate outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
The responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to, the following:
Lead and develop the careers and employability team across all four campuses, overseeing performance, workload allocation, training and professional development.
Develop annual service plans, coordinate careers activities and events, and manage allocated budgets and resources effectively.
Develop and implement an employability strategy aligned with FSB’s institutional priorities and awarding-partner requirements.
Deliver initiatives that develop students’ job-search, application, interview and workplace skills, while expanding access to internships, placements, mentoring and work-based learning.
Set and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) relating to student engagement, employer participation, careers activities and graduate outcomes.
Coordinate Graduate Outcomes Survey activity with awarding partners, ensuring accurate graduate contact data, timely communications and effective monitoring of responses.
Build partnerships with employers, professional bodies and alumni to create opportunities for placements, internships, mentoring, live projects and graduate employment.
Work with employers and academic teams to identify industry skills needs and strengthen students’ career readiness.
Oversee careers guidance, workshops, employability programmes and employer-led sessions, ensuring support is accessible and inclusive.
Promote and manage digital careers platforms, job portals and employability resources, monitoring their effectiveness and student engagement.
Collaborate with academic teams, campus staff, student support services and awarding partners to improve stud...
Careers & Employability Manager employer: Fairfield School of Business Careers
Fairfield School of Business is an exceptional employer that prioritises community engagement and inclusivity, making it a rewarding place to work for those passionate about higher education. With a strong focus on employee development, the Head of Admissions will benefit from a collaborative work culture that encourages innovation and continuous improvement, while also enjoying the vibrant atmosphere of London. The role offers unique opportunities to lead strategic initiatives that directly impact student access and success, ensuring a meaningful contribution to the educational landscape.
Contact Details:
Fairfield School of Business Careers Recruitment Team
