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

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