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 skills
- 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
Desirable criteriaQualifications· MBA or postgraduate degree qualification in the business field.· Evidence of continuing professional development via networks or academic bodiesExperienceSkills, knowledge and abilities
- Knowledge of Executive Education and ability to develop B2B business