Employer Engagement Officer

Location
Docklands Campus

Salary
£39,024 to £44,405 per annum inclusive of London Weighting

Post Type
Full Time

Post Type
Permanent

Closing Date
Wednesday 19 February 2025

Reference
0325-25-PS

University of East London (UEL)   is a vibrant, diverse, and forward-thinking institution dedicated to transforming lives through exceptional education and career-focused opportunities. As a careers-first university, we have been proudly preparing students for the jobs of the future for 125 years.

UEL has always been at the forefront of innovation, and our ambitious Vision 2028  strategy underscores our commitment to reshaping education for the benefit of all. We empower students from all backgrounds with the skills and opportunities to excel in today’s dynamic world.

Our dedication to excellence is reflected in our achievements. We are proud to be recognised as the University of the Year for Teaching Quality in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025.

Additionally, UEL ranks:

• 1st in London for Student Experience (National Student Survey 2024), and
• 3rd in London for Teaching Satisfaction (Guardian University Guide 2025).

About the Job

The Careers and Student Enterprise Service is the academic, career, and employability nucleus of the University of East London. Our goal is to support every student in achieving academic success, developing skills for the 21st-century workforce, and establishing direct pathways to employment. Innovation and creativity are at the heart of our approach. To enhance student progression, retention, and graduate outcomes, we leverage cutting-edge technology and research, which has demonstrated a significant impact on student satisfaction, behavior, and career success.

As part of this dynamic service, the Employer Engagement Officer will play a vital role in building relationships with employers to bring valuable opportunities to our students. The focus will primarily be on supporting students enrolled in the MBA and MSc (Computing and Engineering) programs, who are seeking embedded placements as part of their degree. The role also involves overseeing the development, administration, promotion, and evaluation of UEL’s placement, internship, and graduate schemes to ensure students and graduates are well-equipped for the job market. Additionally, the Employer Engagement Officer will take the lead in employer engagement initiatives, planning and delivering events and fairs, and providing valuable feedback to the university on employer needs.

About You

We are looking for a proactive and innovative professional with a passion for employability and student success. You will have experience in building and maintaining employer relationships and a strong understanding of the graduate job market, placements, and internships. Strong communication and marketing skills are essential, as you will be engaging with students, staff, employers, and external organisations to promote opportunities and enhance employability outcomes.

If you are motivated by creating meaningful career pathways for students and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, we would love to hear from you!

Join us in shaping the future of our students at the University of East London.

Benefits Package

At UEL, we believe that a great role is about more than just a salary. It’s about the complete package, including our outstanding work environment and inclusive culture. We offer a genuinely competitive salary, dependent on experience (DOE), and a range of excellent benefits.

You can explore our full benefits package here: https://uel.ac.uk/benefits-professional-services-positions

Equal Opportunities

UEL is an inclusive equal opportunities employer and are proud of our Equality, Diversity, and Inclusivity achievements, including: zero gender pay gap, members of Stonewall and have won Athena Swan awards. We expect all employees of UEL to accept our EDI policy and will not tolerate discrimination in any form.

Please note that this advert may close earlier than the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Further Details

Job Description & Person Specification

To contact the recruitment team please phone +44 20 8223 3000  x 4600 or e-mail jobs@uel.ac.uk

CVs without a completed application form will not be accepted.

At UEL we are committed to working together to build a community which values diversity in both our staff and student populations, is representative and inclusive, enabling all to progress and thrive.