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Closing Date: 30/08/2022

Careers Service Manager

London, West End

Permanent

Full-Time

Circa £35,034 - £39,980 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Careers Service Manager to lead the FRA's dedicated and driven Careers Service Team and provide operational management to deliver innovative and inclusive careers touchpoints across all identified FRA provisions.

The role will significantly contribute to the best imaginable experience for students, ensuing clear communication to all stakeholders. The post holder will work collaboratively with wider FRA teams including Delivery and Marketing, to manage and support the coordination of careers guidance within the taught curriculum, maintain and develop the FRA Alumni, and work collaboratively to manage Careers Fair events and external relationships.

This role will require a close working relationship with established tech partners to manage and maintain the careers platform. This role will include an element of teaching in the classroom, in regard to providing professional and personal development training to the FRA student population and will contribute to the EIF Ofsted Framework and ensure adherence to Gatsby benchmarking.

The successful candidate will be educated to degree level or equivalent and have experience of working in/coordinating a Careers Service and providing advice and guidance. You must have proven management or coordination experience and experience of strong communication with key external relationships. We are seeking someone who has knowledge of the Fashion Retail Industry and its recruitment processes as well as knowledge of University and FE College processes in relation to progression.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential to the role, as is the ability to build good relationships with students and other colleagues.  You must have good IT and administrative skills and be confident with presenting and public speaking.

The successful candidate will have an approachable, enthusiastic yet professional manner and be a compassionate individual with excellent listening skills. If you are committed team player with a genuine passion for supporting young people then we would love to hear from you!

For more information about the FRA and this role, visit our website and refer to the job description and supporting documentation available to download.

How to apply: Please create an account and click Start Application to submit an application.

Closing Date: On-going. Please note we will be reviewing applications as and when they come in so early application is encouraged.

Please contact our Recruitment team at recruitment@fra.ac.uk for further information or an informal chat about this campaign.

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We welcome applications from individuals from all sections of the community. The equality and diversity information you provide will be strictly confidential to the HR Department and will not be seen by the short listing or selection panel. Applications will be judged solely on the basis of merit.