Head of Industry Collaboration

Fashion Retail Academy; Greater London; On-site; GBP 52,150 - 61,150; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Funded Professional Qualifications

Generous Leave Options

Family-Friendly Pay

Monthly Wellbeing Allowance

Job summary

A leading education institution in Greater London is seeking an experienced Head of Industry Collaborations to enhance partnerships across the fashion, retail, and beauty sectors. The role demands leadership of an Industry Collaboration Team, strategic oversight for program delivery, and a strong ability to engage with senior industry stakeholders. Benefits include generous leave options and support for professional qualifications, offering a salary range between £52,150.00 and £61,150.00 annually. Applications are open until 31st March 2026.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in industry engagement, business development, and partnership management.
• Experience managing teams and delivering high performance through people.
• Senior management experience in relevant field.
• Strong industry network.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop an effective Industry Collaboration Team.
• Build and sustain partnerships with industry leaders.
• Accountable for team performance and achieving KPIs.
• Developing and maximizing relationships with partners across sectors.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Relationship building

Influencing skills

Strong project management skills

Communication skills

Job description

Division EFI Training (part of the Education for Industry Group)

Contract Permanent

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

Industry engagement is central to the education and support delivered by the EFI Group. Building and sustaining strong mutually beneficial partnerships with industry leaders is critical to enriching the student experience.

The overall purpose of the role is to maintain and develop an effective Industry Collaboration Team, providing leadership, direction, and overall management of this service to enhance the group's industry enrichment provision. This role provides strategic oversigh and leadership of the team, including direct management of two Industry Collaboration Managers. The Head of Industry Collaborations will be accountable for team performance, ensuring KPIs are achieved and that partnerships deliver measurable impact for students and partners alike.

This senior role will also be responsible for developing, expanding and maximising relationships with both new and existing partners across the fashion, retail, beauty, and related sectors. The postholder will proactively identify and secure new business opportunities, clearly articulating and demonstrating the breadth and value of EFI Group's services and collaborative capabilities.

Working closely with the Director of Industry Engagement, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in delivering an ambitious five-year strategy. This includes launching a high-impact partnership programme, elevating the student enrichment journey, and implementing robust processes and infrastructure to support sustainable growth.

The role requires the ability to engage and influence ocnfidently at C‑suite level. An establishde network of senior ontacts within the fashion and beauty industries would be a significant advantage.

About you

Experience:

• Proven track record in industry engagement, business development and partnership management ideally in fashion, beauty or creative industries.
• Experience managing teams and delivering high-performance through people.
• Senior management experience in relevant field.
• Strong industry network.
• Proven track record of successful leadership.

Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal, relationship and influencing skills, with credibility at a senior level.
• Strong project management and communication skills, including pitch development.
• Skilled at navigating stakeholder relationships to build long term partnerships.
• Adept at creating positive, collaborative cross‑departmental relationships.

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.

From £52,150.00 to £61,150.00 per annum, subject to qualifications and experience

How to apply/Next Steps:

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Closing Date:

8am on Tuesday 31st March 2026

More Information/Contact us:

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

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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.

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