Head of Careers Education

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE); Greater London; On-site; GBP 81,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in the UK is seeking a Head of Careers Education to lead the strategic development of their careers education program for students and alumni. The role involves designing innovative educational experiences tailored to diverse student needs and contributing to the university's goals for enhancing education and student experience. Ideal candidates will have management experience in higher education and a proven track record in service development.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a management role within higher education or similar environment.
• Track record of developing services to improve careers activities.
• Flexible and cooperative approach is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic development and delivery of careers education programme.
• Design high-quality careers education for diverse cohorts.
• Combine operational leadership with strategic contributions.

Skills

Management experience

Service development

Educational program design

Leadership

Co-operative approach

Job description

Job Description

LSE Careers

Head of Careers Education

Salary from £63,370 to £73,163 pa with potential to progress to £80,927 pa inclusive of London allowance

LSE is committed to building a diverse, equitable and truly inclusive university

LSE Careers is dedicated to supporting our students and recent alumni in all aspects of their career planning and professional development. Offering an extensive programme of events and activities to help them develop the skills and knowledge they need to succeed, we are committed to delivering work to a high professional standard and continually enhancing and developing the services we offer.

Responsibilities

The Head of Careers Education leads the strategic development and delivery of LSE Careers’ education programme for students and alumni. This includes designing innovative, high-quality careers education delivered centrally and within academic departments to meet the needs of diverse cohorts. The role combines operational leadership with strategic contribution to LSE’s objectives for Education and Student Experience.

Qualifications

You should have previous experience in a management role within higher education or a similar environment, along with a track record of proactively developing services and processes to improve the design and delivery of careers activities. A co-operative and flexible approach is essential, ...