Location: Sotheby’s Institute of Art - London, 30 Bedford Square, Bloomsbury.Occasional UK and international travel may be required.
Salary range: £70,000 - £79,000 per annum.Full-time and permanent role.
The Head of Career Services will direct the career services strategy, enhance the employability of Sotheby’s Institute of Art students and build global relationships with employers and art market and luxury professionals to foster career, placement and internship opportunities for students. They will manage all aspects of career services and programming for current students and alumni and support them with their careers planning and successful transition to employment in the art and luxury worlds. Based in London, this position will lead a small team and report to the Director.
Employability outcomes are at the centre of the Institute’s mission, and this exciting opportunity allows scope for shaping and enhancing a dynamic service at the heart of our community.
The ideal candidate for this role will be committed to offering an outstanding service to our students. Student-focused and an excellent communicator, they will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the workings of recruitment in the art and luxury sectors. They will have a strong and current knowledge of these sectors as well as a related professional network which they will leverage for industry partnerships and employment opportunities. They will also support student recruitment and conversation through admissions engagement and institutional representation and communication.
Benefits of working for Sotheby’s Institute of Art include:
- 25 days annual leave plus up to 4 days additional discretionary leave during the Christmas period
- 2 discretionary Company Global Celebration Days
- Option to purchase an additional 5 days annual leave on a salary sacrifice basis
- 24/7 access to Spectrum.Life, a comprehensive health and wellbeing platform, which includes virtual GP, nurse and physiotherapy appointments, confidential counselling, legal and financial advice, a digital gym, nutrition and wellbeing resources, meditation, and a benefits hub
- Life insurance of 4 x salary
- Access to courses within the Edconic online course portfolio free of charge
- Employee and family discounts on all Edconic courses
- Access to a comprehensive e-learning platform
- Enhanced maternity and sickness payment benefits (after qualifying period)
Contact Details:
Sotheby's Institute of Art Recruitment Team
