Head of Futures (Industry Collaboration & Careers)

Education for Industry Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education organization in London is seeking a key leader to drive the future of careers and industry collaboration. You will oversee development and management of services to enhance student outcomes and engagement. The ideal candidate will possess a specialist qualification and have experience in careers or employability within relevant industries. This full-time role offers a salary of £48,150 to £54,150 per annum and various professional benefits.

Benefits

Funded Professional Qualifications

Generous and Flexible Leave Options

Market-Leading Family-Friendly Pay

Monthly Wellbeing Allowance

Qualifications

• Experience in enrichment, careers, and employability in relevant sectors.
• Commitment to continuing professional development.
• Team management and strategic leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the development and management of Careers and Industry Collaboration services.
• Enhance graduate outcomes and industry engagement.
• Shape employability agendas for students.

Skills

Effective communication

Strategic plan development

Operational management

Trust building

Leadership

Education

Specialist qualification in related subject area

Job description

Division Education for Industry Group
Hours Full-Time
Contract Permanent
Location FRA Academy: Electra House – London, Moorgate EC2M 6SE and LCBT Academy: 3-5 Fashion Street, London, E1 6PX

About EFI Group

EFI Group has a bold mission to transform lives, careers and industries through pioneering, industry-led education in fashion, beauty and apprenticeships. Our vision is to deliver exceptional learning experiences, driven by innovation, inclusion, employability, and excellence.

About the role

Lead the Future of Careers & Industry Collaboration at EFI Group

Join EFI Group as a key leader in driving the success of the Futures: Careers & Industry Collaboration team. In this critical role, you’ll oversee the development and management of our Careers and Industry Collaboration service, enhancing graduate outcomes and industry engagement for both Further Education and Higher Education students.

You’ll strategically shape employability agendas, ensuring alignment with EFI Group’s goals, while driving impactful careers education initiatives and industry placements. Collaborating with senior leadership, you'll influence policy and contribute to the progression of our students and institutional growth.

About you

Qualifications

• Specialist qualification in related subject area or equivalent experience and commitment to CPD

Experience

• Experience in enrichment, careers, employability, recruitment, HR (within the Fashion Retail, Design or Beauty Management Industry) or another comparable sector, Team Management and Strategic Leadership

Skills

• Ability to establish effective working relations and build trust quickly with a range of internal and external stakeholders at all levels, effective communication, strategic plan development, operational management, marketing planning skills, resilience and effective leadership and line management

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: Support for personal and professional development, including a 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: Including a customisable monthly wellbeing allowance, and funded counselling/CBT through Education Support Employee Assistant Programme.

Salary

From £48,150.00 to £54,150.00 per annum, subject to qualifications and experience

How to apply/Next Steps

Click 'Apply for this job' to submit your application.

Closing Date

8am on Thursday 11 December 2025

Interviews/Recruitment Day

Wednesday 17 December in-person at FRA Academy: Electra House, Moorgate, EC2M 6SE or LCBT Academy: 3-5 Fashion Street, London, E1 6PX

More Information/Contact us

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For more information about the EFI Group, visit EFI, FRA, LCBT, EFI Awards, EFI Training websites and refer to the job description.

Please contact [e-mail] for 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.