Location: Leeds - Main Campus
Contract type: Ongoing
This role will be based on the university campus with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.
The University of Leeds is seeking a proactive, highly organised and relationship-driven MBA Careers and Employer Engagement Consultant to lead employer engagement activity across the Leeds MBA programme.
This role will work closely with the MBA Programme Manager and MBA Programme Director as key day-to-day partners. The postholder will ensure activity is aligned with the needs of the Leeds MBA and will help position the programme as a destination of choice for employers seeking high-calibre talent and business expertise.
The postholder will be responsible for developing and delivering an employer engagement plan that creates and strengthens relationships with employers, recruiters, alumni and industry partners, opening opportunities that support the career aspirations of our experienced professionals seeking to advance, pivot or accelerate their careers. They will play a key role in supporting the strategic objectives of the Leeds MBA, including activities that contribute to the programme's performance in national and international MBA rankings through enhanced employer engagement, alumni connectivity, career outcomes and student success.
Please note that this post may be suitable for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route but first-time applicants might need to qualify for salary concessions. For more information please visit: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.
What we offer in return
- 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
- Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance
- Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
- Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
- Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.
And much more!
To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:
Milly Metcalfe, MBA Programme Manager
email: m.j.metcalfe@leeds.ac.uk
Further details: Candidate Brief
£41,064 to £48,822 per annum (Grade 7)