Work Based Learning and Partnerships Manager

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Interviews expected to be held 15 April 2024

Grade 7 (£37,099 – £44,263 p.a.)  Depending on experience

This role will be based on the university campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

We are looking for an engaging, result-oriented and ambitious individual who can inspire and influence others and proactively expand the breadth and depth of our business engagement activities.   

Reporting to the Deputy Head of Global Opportunities, you will be leading and executing our new business and partnership development and engagement framework to proactively generate and develop new work based learning opportunities and to promote University of Leeds talent to a range of businesses and organisations. This will include expanding the range of our business development activities; working collaboratively with Faculty Employability teams, Nexus, LUU and other internal stakeholders; and providing business development partnership management support to achieve a significant change in the number of businesses we engage with.? 

You will be also leading a team which is responsible for the development and delivery of ‘exclusive to Leeds’ opportunities for students to develop their skills, experience and employability. These will cover opportunities that are sourced exclusively for University of Leeds students and include work placements, internships, insight days, virtual programmes and graduate roles.

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – that’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme plus life assurance.
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!  

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Jan Spalek, Deputy Head of Global Opportunities

Email: [email protected]

Location:  Leeds – Main Campus
Faculty/Service:  Student Education Service
School/Institute:  Global Opportunities
Category:  Professional & Managerial
Grade: 
Grade 7
Salary: 
£37,099 to £44,263
per annum
Post Type: 
Full Time
Contract Type:  Fixed Term (Until June 2025 to cover a period of staff absence)
Release Date:  Thursday 14 March 2024
Closing Date:  Tuesday 02 April 2024
Interview Date: 
Monday 15 April 2024
Reference:  SESGO1016
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