Employer Engagement Officer - London, United Kingdom - University of East London

University of East London

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London, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

This role is based in the Careers and Student Enterprise Service which is the career, employability and enterprise nucleus of the University of East London.

The goal of the service is to support every student to achieve career success, gain the skills for the 21st century workforce, and build direct pathways to employment.

The service's mindset has innovation and creativity at its core.

In order to improve progression, retention and graduate outcomes, the service utilises innovative careers tools and resources, which has shown impact on our students' satisfaction, behaviour and outcomes.

This is a one-of-a-kind department with highly motivated staff providing a quality service to students and alumni.

The Employer Engagement Officer will be responsible for building relationships with employers, to bring opportunities and support to University of East London.

The main focus of this support will be on students on the MBA and MSc (Computing and Engineering) programmes seeking to complete an embedded placement as part of their degree and on the development, administration, promotion, delivery, and evaluation of the UEL's placement, internship programmes and graduate schemes, ensuring that students and graduates have the knowledge, skills, and experience to secure graduate level employment.

The Employer Engagement Officer will also take the lead in communicating and marketing to students, relevant staff, employers and other external organisations, in planning and delivering events and fairs, and will provide feedback on employer needs to the university.

The University of East London is one of the most diverse and vibrant universities in the global capital.

Our pioneering and forward-thinking vision is making a positive and significant impact to the communities we serve, inspiring both our staff and students to reach their full potential.

Join us and #BeTheChange.

Born in 1898 to serve the skills needs of the 2nd industrial revolution, the University of East London is underway with its transformational 10-year Vision 2028 strategic plan led by our Vice-Chancellor & President, Professor Amanda Broderick, to advance Industry 4.0 careers-1st education.

We have a clear route-map to provide a springboard for the jobs and opportunities of the future; drive diversity in the 4.0 talent pipeline - working in partnership to promote talent wherever it is found; and to create an inclusive and sustainable, green future.