Corporate Relations & Internships Manager

Corporate Relations & Internships Manager

London based/Hybrid working

Up to £70K plus commission

Job DescriptionThe purpose of the role is to:

• build and maintain strong relationships with business and industry
• work with students to find out their aspirations
• establish opportunities for internships and industry related projects,
• establish an ongoing guest lecture series
• establish industry visits

Main duties

Relationship management

• Establish strong relationships with companies to be able to provide internships (particularly in London), part time job opportunities, industry related project opportunities for students and guest lectures,
• Seeking out and following up new business contacts
• Keeping contacts informed about the latest activities on campus
• Engaging with alumni and the Industry Advisory Board to make new business connections

Internships

• To meet with students to find out their aspirations to inform the search for internships
• To identify and develop appropriate approaches to ensure the School secures internships for undergraduate and postgraduate students
• Review and respond to all incoming JD’s and requests in a timely and appropriate manner
• Working with the Head of Careers to ensure that students are prepared for their interviews/internships
• Liaise with Registry to ensure that UKVI reporting is undertaken
• Administer the internships and ensure that all students have a corporate and academic mentor and ensure that meetings are taking place
• Liaise with companies to resolve any issues during the internship
• Follow up to get feedback which can be used to improve programmes

Guest lectures/workshops/industry visits

• Use industry, alumni and other contacts to organise a relevant guest lecture/workshop series for students.
• Organise industry visits to a range of different companies
• Working with the Head of Careers to ensure that students are prepared for the lectures/workshops/visits
• Ensure that events showcase the company and students to best effect

Person SpecificationEssential CriteriaQualifications

• Business related degree or equivalent qualification
• Evidence of recent CPD
• Experience of establishing successful relationships with employers, recruitment partners and/or internship providers
• Experience of networking with external and internal contacts in order to promote services and establish joint working.
• Experience of organizing events

ExperienceSkills, knowledge and abilities

• Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to build relationships and communicate effectively and work with a wide range of contacts, both internally and externally
• Excellent communication skills and written and spoken English
• Excellent organizational skills
• Good record keeping and attention to detail
• Knowledge of key business sectors in both the private and public domains
• Understanding of student and graduate employability in HE and graduate employment
• Understanding of student expectations particularly in terms of ambition and on programme experience at the postgraduate level.
• Ability to leverage a wide network of companies to contact
• Understanding of the needs and different aspirations of a diverse range of students and graduates
• Experience of collecting, analysing, and reporting data to inform decision making and service planning
• Experience of working in a commercial business environment and/or business development
• Experience of organizing careers events/industry trecks and other activities

Desirable criteriaQualifications· MBA or postgraduate degree qualification in the business field.· Evidence of continuing professional development via networks or academic bodiesExperienceSkills, knowledge and abilities

• Knowledge of Executive Education and ability to develop B2B business