Graduate Transitions Manager

Manchester Metropolitan University; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester Metropolitan University's Careers and Employability Service is seeking leaders for roles dedicated to enhancing final-year student transitions into graduate employment. Successful candidates will provide innovative career support, engage effectively with students, and collaborate across university departments to influence employability strategies.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Mentoring programmes

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience of making data-driven decisions and planning and delivering projects.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proactive approach to student engagement and career advice.
• Ability to influence institutional outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of coordinated engagement plans for final-year students.
• Provide data-informed insight to identify students in need of support.
• Work cross-functionally with academic departments and professional services.

Skills

Data-driven decision making

Communication skills

Relationship building

Project planning and delivery

Job description

About the Department:

The Careers and Employability Service department at Manchester Met is recruiting four new posts, each based within our Faculty Teams, to lead activity that supports the transition of final year students into graduate roles.

These roles are central to our mission of delivering high-impact, inclusive support that spans the student-to-graduate journey—from final year through to early career. Working collaboratively with students, careers teams, academic colleagues, professional services, alumni, and employers, the postholders will lead initiatives that enhance graduate success, influence institutional employability strategy, and strengthen Manchester Met's reputation for delivering meaningful outcomes.

About the Role:

These new posts will provide leadership and coordination across the student-to-graduate lifecycle, ensuring students and recent graduates receive tailored, impactful support. You will:

• Lead the development and implementation of coordinated engagement plans for final-year students.
• Provide data-informed insight and identify students in need of targeted support.
• Champion inclusive, student-centred approaches that ensure all students and graduates can access and benefit from tailored support.
• Work cross-functionally with academic departments, professional services, and alumni relations to keep graduates connected and supported in their early careers.
• Contribute to strategic planning, policy development, and reporting within the Careers and Employability Service and across wider university initiatives.

For further information on the role please see the attached job description below

About you:

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about student success and graduate employability. You will have:

• Experience of making data-driven decisions and planning and delivering projects.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• A proactive and visible approach to student engagement, acting as a trusted point of contact for career advice, postgraduate planning, and professional development.
• The ability to influence institutional outcomes and contribute expert insight to discussions on career readiness and graduate success.

If you would like to join our people and share our ambition, we would love to hear from you.

To Apply:

Please submit your CV and a Cover Letter outlining your suitability to the role via our portal, by clicking "Apply Now"

The deadline for applications is approximately 11:59pm on Sunday 29 June 2025.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview and group exercise on Wednesday 30 July 2025.

For informal enquiries please contact Rachael Collins: [e-mail]

Further Information

Manchester Metropolitan University fosters an inclusive culture of belonging that promotes equity and celebrates diversity. We value a diverse workforce for the innovation and diversity of thought it brings and welcome applications from local and international communities, particularly those from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We support a range of flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and tailored schedules, which can be discussed with your line manager. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in your role, please let us know so we can provide appropriate support.

Our commitment to inclusivity includes mentoring programmes, accessibility resources, and professional development opportunities to empower and support underrepresented groups.

Manchester Met is a Disability Confident Leader and, under this scheme, aims to offer an interview to disabled people who apply for the role and meet the essential criteria as listed in the attached Job Description for that vacancy.

This vacancy is expected to attract a high volume of applications. Therefore, under the Disability Confident Scheme, only disabled people who apply under the scheme and best meet the essential criteria will be offered an interview.