Director of Careers and Employability, UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS LONDON

About the role

You will provide strategic leadership for the University's careers, employability and enterprise agenda, shaping institutional policy, performance and reputation in relation to graduate outcomes and student success.

Responsibilities

• Lead on the establishment of a University-wide Careers and Employability Service as part of a Service Development Programme.
• Provide strategic oversight of Arts Temps, ensuring they support the University's long-term ambitions and commitment to preparing graduates for successful and sustainable careers.
• Define and deliver a university-wide employability strategy, driving organisational change to embed employability, enterprise and skills development throughout the student lifecycle.
• Work in partnership with academic and professional services leaders to influence curriculum development, strengthen industry engagement and ensure students are equipped with the knowledge, skills and experiences needed to thrive in a changing world of work.
• Build strong relationships across the University and with external stakeholders to represent the University nationally and internationally, developing partnerships with employers, sector bodies and policymakers that enhance student opportunities and strengthen the University's reputation for innovation and impact.

Requirements

You will be an accomplished and influential leader with significant experience of leading careers, employability, enterprise or student success services within a complex higher or further education environment. You will have a track record of delivering strategic change, improving organisational performance and leading high-performing teams. You will bring a strong understanding of employability, skills development and graduate outcomes, together with deep knowledge of the creative and cultural industries and the opportunities and challenges facing future talent pipelines. You will be experienced in working across organisational boundaries, building effective partnerships with academic leaders, employers and external stakeholders to deliver shared objectives. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong commercial and financial acumen, with experience of managing significant budgets, resources and, ideally, commercial or income-generating activity. You will be highly credible in senior environments, able to communicate with influence, interpret complex data and provide confident strategic advice to executive leaders and governing bodies. Most importantly, you will be passionate about student success and committed to creating an inclusive environment where all students can develop the skills, confidence and experience needed to achieve their ambitions.