Industry Partner and Academic Operations Specialist
- Contract Type: Full Time / Permanent
- Salary: 32k –35k GBP
- Benefits: Pension Contribution, Enjoy flexible work arrangements and an appreciation for work/life balance.
- Location: London, England
- Reports to: Academic Programmes Manager, England and Wales
Position Overview
Are you a life‑long learner, curious about the world around you? Are you ready to bring your unique skills to a mission‑driven organization? Do you enjoy being a part of a student’s journey of personal, academic and intercultural growth?
We are looking for an individual to support IFSA’s programs in England and Wales. The Industry Partner and Academic Operations Specialist provides specialised support for students on IFSA’s Centre‑based programmes.
The postholder works with the Academic Programmes Manager to facilitate the delivery of IFSA’s flagship Career Accelerator programmes in London in the Biosciences and Health Sciences. The role coordinates between Leadership Course faculty, students, and industry partners to deliver Challenge Projects, the core component of the Career Accelerator programmes. The role fosters effective teamwork, promotes inclusive leadership, encourages reflective practice, and facilitates clear communication between students and industry partners.
In addition, the role is integral to the student academic experience, ensuring the highest degree of quality and student learning. Successful candidates will monitor attendance; manage Canvas administration, course registrations, and co‑curricular activities; and support IFSA faculty. The postholder also works closely with the Operations Team, Student Experience team, and the Director.
Equal Opportunity Statement
IFSA is an equal opportunity employer, and our hiring process is inclusive of all genders and gender expressions, races and ethnicities, ages, religions and sexualities as well as veterans and people with disabilities.
