Employer Engagement & Placements Consultant

London College of Contemporary Arts (LCCA); Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

London College of Contemporary Arts (LCCA) is seeking an Employer Engagement and Placements Consultant to connect fashion, graphic design and games employers with students, with a focus on fashion placements. This part-time, hybrid role enables mostly remote work with occasional London campus visits.

You will develop networks, secure placements, and connect employers with students for internships, freelance projects and graduate opportunities, building partnerships and supporting careers events.

Qualifications

• Experience building employer relationships in the creative industries.
• Experience in higher education is welcome but not essential.
• Excellent communication and networking skills.
• Ability to work flexibly with remote and campus activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with fashion brands, studios, agencies, magazines and creative businesses.
• Secure and coordinate short industry placements for fashion students.
• Introduce employers to students for internships, freelance projects and graduate opportunities.
• Connect emerging designers and new creative businesses with student talent.
• Support employers hosting students and maintain long-term partnerships.
• Build a pipeline of graduate roles and entry-level opportunities.
• Contribute employers and speakers to careers fairs and industry events.

Skills

Networking

Stakeholder management

Relationship building

Project coordination

Remote collaboration

Education

Higher education experience

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Fashion | Graphic Design | Games

London College of Contemporary Arts (LCCA)

Part time (0.4 FTE, approx. 2 days per week)

£37,000 to £45,000 pro rata

Mostly remote with occasional campus attendance (London)

About Us

London College of Contemporary Arts (LCCA) delivers creative and industry focused higher education to a diverse student community across fashion, design, business, hospitality and games. Our students are ambitious and practical and many are entering industries where access to networks and real experience makes the difference between graduating and actually working in the sector.

We are expanding our Careers and Employability team and are seeking an experienced industry professional to help connect our students with the creative industries.

The Role

We are looking for an Employer Engagement and Placements Consultant to build and manage a strong network of industry opportunities across Fashion, Graphic Design and Games, with a particular focus on Fashion placements.

You Will

• Develop relationships with fashion brands, studios, agencies, magazines and creative businesses
• Secure and coordinate short industry placements for fashion students
• Introduce employers to students for internships, freelance projects and graduate opportunities
• Connect emerging designers and new creative businesses with student talent
• Support employers hosting students and maintain long term partnerships
• Build a pipeline of graduate roles and entry level opportunities
• Contribute employers and speakers to careers fairs and industry events

You will not be expected to deliver lectures or formal teaching. The role is about brokering opportunities and building trusted industry relationships.

Working Pattern

This is a flexible, part time position of approximately two days per week.

The role is largely remote, with occasional visits to our London campus (typically one or two days per month and during key placement periods).

We are open to flexible working patterns and this role may suit someone combining consultancy, freelance or industry work alongside a higher education role.

About You

We are interested in candidates with strong professional credibility and networks within the creative industries.

You May Currently Work In

• fashion recruitment or executive search
• talent acquisition or industry liaison
• a creative agency, brand or studio
• creative careers coaching or portfolio recruitment

You Will Have

• established connections within the fashion or creative sectors
• understanding of how entry level hiring works in creative industries
• experience supporting early career talent or graduates
• excellent relationship building and communication skills
• an interest in widening access to the creative industries

Experience In Higher Education Is Welcome But Not Essential.

Why Join Us

This role offers the opportunity to shape how creative students access industry and to build a genuine bridge between education and the professional world. You will have autonomy, flexibility and the ability to work remotely, while being part of a collaborative Careers and Employability team.

Please note: Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted. We do not offer visa sponsorships.

We are committed to ensuring our workforce is reflective of our diverse student population, striving to increase the representation of age, disability, gender identity and expression, religion, race, sex, sexual orientation, and socio-economic background of our employees.

We’re also committed to providing adjustments to those who may require support with the recruitment process - please contact the LCCA Talent Acquisition Team [e-mail]