Careers Service Manager

Education for Industry Group; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational organization in London is seeking a Careers Service Manager to enhance the student experience by leading a supportive and innovative careers service. The role involves managing events, fostering partnerships, and delivering development sessions. Candidates should have a relevant degree and proven experience in careers services. This position offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits including funded qualifications and flexible leave.

Benefits

Funded professional qualifications

Generous and flexible leave options

Market-leading family-friendly pay

Monthly wellbeing allowance

Qualifications

• Educated to Degree level or equivalent, with a specialist qualification in careers service or coaching.
• Proven experience in managing or coordinating a Careers Service.
• Strong understanding of the hair and beauty industry and current recruitment trends.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of an innovative and inclusive careers service.
• Work closely with teams to embed career guidance into the curriculum.
• Manage UCAS Fair events and external partnerships.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

IT skills

Education

Degree level or equivalent in a related field

Job description

Careers Service Manager

Education for Industry Group (EFI)

Permanent

Full-Time

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

About the role

The EFI is seeking a Careers Service Manager to lead the delivery of an innovative and inclusive careers service across the EFI Group. This role plays a key part in enhancing the student experience and ensuring effective communication with all stakeholders.

You will work closely with teams including Delivery and Marketing to embed careers guidance into the curriculum and support the growth of our alumni community. The role also includes managing UCAS Fair events, external partnerships, and collaborating with tech partners to maintain our careers platform.

A key part of the role involves delivering professional and personal development sessions to students, supporting the EIF Ofsted Framework and ensuring alignment with Gatsby Benchmarks.

About you:

• Qualifications: Educated to Degree level or equivalent, with a specialist qualification in careers service, coaching, or a related field (desirable).
• Experience: Proven experience in managing or coordinating a Careers Service, delivering high-quality advice and guidance, and building strong communication with key external stakeholders and partners.
• Expertise: Strong understanding of the hair and beauty industry, education sector, and progression pathways, with an understanding of current recruitment trends and progression routes within both university and further education contexts.
• Passion: You will be an empathetic individual with excellent communication, analytical, and IT skills, with the ability to build strong relationships and support young people.

If you feel your skills and experience would fit well within our team and you meet many, but not all of our listed qualifications for this role, please apply or get in touch with our Recruitment Team to discuss further.

Why The EFI?

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

• Funded professional qualifications, personal growth allowance and annual CPD.
• Generous and flexible leave options, including an around-the-world trip after five years of service.
• Market-leading family-friendly pay, including six months of fully paid maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave.
• Monthly wellbeing allowance and financial loan options to support your financial health.

Salary:

From £35,550 to £42,750 per annum, subject to qualifications and experience

How to apply/Next Steps:

Create an account via our website, click 'Start Application' and submit your completed application form.You can find ourEFI Application Formhere.

Closing Date:

8am on Tuesday, 2 September 2025.

Interviews/Recruitment Day:

w/c 8 September in-person at Electra House, Moorgate, EC2M 6SE

More Information/Contact us:

For more information about the EFIGroup, visit ourEFI,FRAand LCBT websitesand refer to the job description.

Please [e-mail] 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.