Employer Engagement Lead

Coventry University Group (CUG) - CUAS Careers & Experience Service

Location:LondonSalary:£35,574 to £40,435Hours:Full TimeContract Type:Permanent

Placed On: 23rd March 2026

Closes: 16th April 2026

Job Ref: 3401

Salary: Competitive starting salary range from £35,574 up to £40,435 (dependent on experience) with the potential to progress. A discretionary range for candidates with exceptional experience can be discussed/considered.

Our Mission

Coventry University Group is a global education group with a mission of Creating Better Futures. Driven by our passion and belief that through education, equity, and innovation our students, people, and communities are empowered to transform their lives and the world around them.

This role is based at Coventry University London Campus, based in Middlesex Street, close to Liverpool Street station.

The Role

As Employer Engagement Lead you will play a pivotal role in securing industry partnerships and integrating professional opportunities for Coventry University students in the UK and overseas.

You will be responsible for fostering relationships with employers, alumni, and industry bodies to create sustainable placement, internship and employment opportunities and collaborating with internal colleagues to ensure that work-based learning aligns with the curriculum at Coventry University London and enhances student progression and graduate outcomes.

Duties include:

• Identify and secure work experience, placements, internships and graduate employment opportunities from a range of UK and overseas employers aligned with student career aspirations and course requirements.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with employers, industry bodies external stakeholders
• Analyse labour market date to inform strategic decision making in relation to employer needs and emerging trends.

Our Successful Candidate

The successful candidate will evidence the excellent networking, relationship building and negotiation skills required to generate sustainable placement, internship, and graduate employment opportunities.

You will demonstrate a strong track record of building and maintaining business relationships with employers or clients, coupled with an understanding of Higher Education, graduate recruitment and employer markets.

A strong commercial awareness and understanding of employer needs is also essential to build high value industry partnerships.

The Benefits

As a staff member of Coventry University, you will have access to a wide range of industry leading rewards and benefits which includes:

• Excellent Employers Pension Contribution
• 30 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• New Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Life Assurance 4 x Salary
• BUPA Cash Plan
• 50% off Tuition Fees for staff dependants
• CU Reward Scheme – Discounts across a range of High Street/ Online Retailers
• Cycle To work scheme

Our Culture

As a global Education Group, equality, diversity, and inclusion are embedded within the fabric of our organisation and are a key focus of our core values. We harness the power and potential of the diverse cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences of our students, colleagues, and partners to create opportunities for all.

Closing Date: 16th April 2026