Head of Student Futures in Middlesbrough

Job description

Teesside University is an ambitious and enterprising university for a focused and pragmatic global new generation. Focused on making a real difference to the lives of people and the success of businesses and the economy.

Our corporate strategy sets out our intentions to drive academic ambition and deliver excellence for our students, partners and the communities we serve. It positions Teesside as a high-performing global university anchored in the Tees Valley, providing aspiration to our community and learning opportunities for all.

We have taken a leading role over a prolonged period in employer engagement, the enhancement of learning and the student experience, impactful research, staff and leadership development, and employer workforce development, as well as social, cultural and community enrichment. Through these significant strengths and a commitment to achieving excellence in all areas, Teesside University transforms lives and economies.

We have a senior-level vacancy for the right candidate to lead on our Student Futures Strategy and help deliver career success for Teesside graduates.

As Head of Student Futures, you will play a strategic role in delivering an institution-wide approach, building strong internal and external relationships and embedding best practice in co- and extra-curricular activity, to achieve a significant, measurable increase in graduate-level career outcomes.

Based in a business-facing department, you will be responsible for our Careers & Employability Team and Enterprise Team, liaising extensively with both employers and academic Schools, service directorates, and the Students’ Union.

You will have a strong background in building and managing successful employer relationships and significant experience in a related role. Importantly, you will also have the drive, imagination and ability to engage colleagues and employers in creating future-ready graduates and putting them on the path to success.

Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Other

Location

Middlesbrough

Working hours per week

4 - 40

Type of Contract

Full Time Jobs

Profession type

Training

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English