Head of Futures: Careers & Industry Partnerships

Education For Industry Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education group is seeking a key leader to drive the Futures: Careers & Industry Collaboration team. In this role, you'll oversee the development of services aimed at enhancing graduate outcomes and engaging industry partners for students in further and higher education. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in careers education and strategic leadership, able to shape employability agendas and support institutional growth. This position offers competitive salary and exceptional benefits to ensure your growth and wellbeing.

Benefits

Funded Professional Qualifications

Generous and Flexible Leave Options

Market‑Leading Family‑Friendly Pay

Monthly Wellbeing Allowance

Qualifications

• Experience in enrichment, careers, employability, recruitment, HR, etc.
• Team management and strategic leadership background.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the development and management of the Careers and Industry Collaboration service.
• Align employability agendas with EFI Group’s goals.
• Drive impactful careers education initiatives and industry placements.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to influence policy.
• Support institutional growth through strategic industry engagement.

Skills

Effective communication

Strategic plan development

Operational management

Marketing planning

Resilience

Leadership and line management

Education

Specialist qualification in a related subject area or equivalent experience

Job description

A leading education group is seeking a key leader to drive the Futures: Careers & Industry Collaboration team. In this role, you'll oversee the development of services aimed at enhancing graduate outcomes and engaging industry partners for students in further and higher education. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in careers education and strategic leadership, able to shape employability agendas and support institutional growth. This position offers competitive salary and exceptional benefits to ensure your growth and wellbeing.