Corporate Relations & Internships Manager
London based/Hybrid working
Up to £70K plus commission
Job DescriptionThe purpose of the role is to:
* build and maintain strong relationships with business and industry
* work with students to find out their aspirations
* establish opportunities for internships and industry related projects,
* establish an ongoing guest lecture series
* establish industry visits
Main duties
Relationship management
* Establish strong relationships with companies to be able to provide internships (particularly in London), part time job opportunities, industry related project opportunities for students and guest lectures,
* Seeking out and following up new business contacts
* Keeping contacts informed about the latest activities on campus
* Engaging with alumni and the Industry Advisory Board to make new business connections
Internships
* To meet with students to find out their aspirations to inform the search for internships
* To identify and develop appropriate approaches to ensure the School secures internships for undergraduate and postgraduate students
* Review and respond to all incoming JD’s and requests in a timely and appropriate manner
* Working with the Head of Careers to ensure that students are prepared for their interviews/internships
* Liaise with Registry to ensure that UKVI reporting is undertaken
* Administer the internships and ensure that all students have a corporate and academic mentor and ensure that meetings are taking place
* Liaise with companies to resolve any issues during the internship
* Follow up to get feedback which can be used to improve programmes
Guest lectures/workshops/industry visits
Use industry, alumni and other contacts to organise a relevant guest lecture/workshop series for students.
Organise industry visits to a range of different companies
Working with the Head of Careers to ensure that students are prepared for the lectures/workshops/visits
Ensure that events showcase the company and students to best effect
Person SpecificationEssential CriteriaQualifications
Business related degree or equivalent qualification
Evidence of recent CPD
Experience of establishing successful relationships with employers, recruitment partners and/or internship providers
Experience of networking with external and internal contacts in order to promote services and establish joint working.
Experience of organizing events
ExperienceSkills, knowledge and abilities
Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to build relationships and communicate effectively and work with a wide range of contacts, both internally and externally
Excellent communication skills and written and spoken English
Excellent organizational skill
Good record keeping and attention to detail
Knowledge of key business sectors in both the private and public domains
Understanding of student and graduate employability in HE and graduate employment
Understanding of student expectations particularly in terms of ambition and on programme experience at the postgraduate level.
Ability to leverage a wide network of companies to contact
Understanding of the needs and different aspirations of a diverse range of students and graduates
Experience of collecting, analysing, and reporting data to inform decision making and service planning
Experience of working in a commercial business environment and/or business development
Experience of organizing careers events/industry trecks and other activities