Industry Collaboration & Partnerships Coordinator

EFI Group; Guelph; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Funded professional qualifications

Personal growth allowance

LinkedIn Learning access

Annual CPD

Flexible leave options

Paid parental leave

Wellbeing allowance

Counselling/CBT access

Employer pension contribution

Job summary

Education for Industry Group seeks an Industry Collaboration & Partnerships Coordinator to plan and deliver industry engagement programmes across the EFI Group, enhancing student learning and employability. You will coordinate talks, masterclasses, live projects, work placements and mentoring across FRA and LCBT, ensuring alignment with curriculum objectives.

The role requires strong stakeholder management and the ability to handle multiple projects autonomously, driving outcomes for students

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification (or equivalent experience) with GCSE English and Maths.
• Experience coordinating programmes, projects, events or employer engagement initiatives.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently with sound judgment.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building with employers and industry professionals.
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records and data.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate planning and delivery of industry engagement programmes across the EFI Group.
• Develop opportunities including industry talks, masterclasses, live projects, work placements and mentoring.
• Act as a link between students, academic teams and employer partners to align with curriculum objectives.
• Manage programmes through their full lifecycle: planning, engagement, delivery, evaluation and reporting.

Skills

Organisational skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Level 3 qualification (or equivalent experience)

Job description

Industry Collaboration & Partnerships Coordinator

Education for Industry Group

Full-Time

1-Year Fixed-Term Contract from Mid January 2027

LCBT Academy: 3-5 Fashion Street, London, E1 6PX and FRA Academy: Electra House – London, Moorgate EC2M 6SE

About EFI Group

EFI Group has a bold mission to transform lives, careers and industries through pioneering, industry-led education in fashion, beauty and apprenticeships. Our vision is to deliver exceptional learning experiences, driven by innovation, inclusion, employability, and excellence.

About the role

We are looking for an Industry Collaboration & Partnerships Coordinator to coordinate the planning and delivery of industry engagement programmes across the EFI Group, that enhance student learning, professional development and employability. Working across the London College of Beauty Therapy and the Fashion Retail Academy, you will develop and manage a range of opportunities including industry talks, masterclasses, live projects, work placements and mentoring programmes. Acting as a key link between students, academic teams and employer partners, you will ensure activities are aligned with curriculum objectives, support the student journey and deliver meaningful outcomes.

The role requires strong stakeholder management skills, the ability to build and maintain relationships with employers, brands and industry professionals, and confidence managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously. Working with a high degree of autonomy, you will manage programmes throughout their full lifecycle, from planning and stakeholder engagement through to delivery, evaluation and reporting on impact, using data and feedback to drive continuous improvement. The role has a direct impact on the student experience and outcomes, by creating meaningful industry experiences that develop students' skills, confidence, professional networks and readiness for future careers.

About you

Qualifications: Level 3 qualification (or equivalent experience) and GCSE English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above), with a commitment to ongoing professional development.

Experience: Experience of coordinating and delivering programmes, projects, events or employer engagement initiatives, managing activities from planning through to delivery, evaluation and reporting.

Expertise: Experience and understanding of employer engagement, student enrichment, employability and relationship management, with the ability to develop meaningful opportunities that support positive student outcomes.

Skills: Strong organisational, stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to build, manage and maintain effective relationships with employers and industry relationships. Able to manage multiple priorities independently, exercise sound judgement when balancing competing demands and work independently to deliver results. Strong attention to detail, with the ability to maintain accurate records and data, evaluate activity and report clearly on outcomes and impact.

Values: A proactive, student-centred approach with a commitment to collaboration, continuous improvement, inclusion and delivering high-quality experiences that positively impact students' learning and career progression.

Why The EFI?

We foster aculture where our team members can lean on each other, recognise eachother, and celebrate together! At EFI, we prioritise your growth and wellbeing with a range of fantastic benefits, including:

• Funded Professional Qualifications: Support for personal and professional development, including a personal growthallowance of £400 annually, paid for professional qualifications, LinkedIn Learning access and annual CPD.


• Generous and Flexible Leave Options: A range of enhanced leave options, including birthday and celebration leave.


• Market-Leading Family-Friendly Pay: Including six months of fully paid maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave.


• Monthly Wellbeing Allowance: Including a customisable monthly wellbeing allowance of £50, and fundedcounselling/CBT through Education Support Employee AssistantProgramme.


• Pension: We offer a 5% employer pension contribution, supporting you in planning for your future.

Salary

From £30,600 to £34,000 per annum, subject to qualifications and experience

Closing Date

8am on Tuesday, 24 November 2026

Interviews/Recruitment Day

Interviews will take place on Tuesday 1st and Wednesday 2nd December and will be held in person at FRA, Electra House, London, Moorgate EC2M 6SE.

More Information/Contact us

For more information about the EFI Group, visit our EFI, FRA, LCBT, EFI Training websites and refer to the job description.

Please contact [e-mail] for further information.

The EFI is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. Candidates offered positions will be required to undergo thorough safeguarding background checks as a condition of the offer. Thank you for sharing our values and commitment to student safety.

Industry Collaboration & Partnerships Coordinator