Careers Manager

at  University of Warwick

Location
University of Warwick Campus, Coventry
Department
Warwick Business School
Position Type
Full Time, Permanent
Salary
£46,485 to £55,295 per annum
About the Role
For informal enquiries, please contact Sarah Jackson, (MBA and Alumni Careers Manager) at sarah.jackson@wbs.ac.uk.
Have you got what it takes to design and deliver world-class career and leadership development services for a portfolio of dynamic and challenging high potential MBA students?
With a proven track record within university careers or corporate recruitment and development, applicants will need to be excellent communicators with the professional credibility, enthusiasm and flexibility of approach to work with a demanding and dynamic caseload of MBA and executive level students from a diverse international mix. The ability to work on your own initiative to deliver innovative programmes, to prepare students for career transitions and work with our Employer Relations team to help promote WBS talent will be essential.
In return, you will have the opportunity to work for one of the world’s leading business schools, to contribute to its strategic development and to work with committed and capable colleagues in a stimulating environment.
About You
To be effective you will need experience and a proven track record of success in the delivery of university level career services or the management of a corporate recruitment programme, preferably with an understanding of the MBA market. A capable leader and strong team player, you will have a demonstrable ability to plan strategically and operationally; excellent organisational and project management skills; and a passion to support and coach our Part-Time MBA students to help them achieve their personal career goals. You should be able to build strong and enduring relationships with a diverse group of students, programme managers, academics and corporate practitioners.
About the Department
Warwick Business School (WBS) is a world-class business school at the heart of a world-class University, challenging assumptions and championing business as a force for good. From the pioneering research we undertake, to the students we help to shape, we are for the Change Makers who will impact the world for the better.
We were the first UK business school to be triple accredited by the major bodies (EQUIS, AMBA, AACSB) and our courses consistently rank highly – view all of our rankings here.
However, we’re more than our rankings and we’re proud to be different. We’re down to earth and approachable, and we want WBS to feel like home to our students, our staff and our alumni community. We look to provide a stimulating and fulfilling work environment for all. One where you will feel supported and encouraged to grow professionally; developing your knowledge, skills, confidence and career.

OUR CORE VALUES

• We challenge, we embrace different perspectives, and we think creatively to build our future.
• We’re open to different perspectives, talking to stakeholders, listening to feedback, embracing change and pushing forward for the better.
• We’re not satisfied with standing still, and never stop looking for ways to improve. Constantly evaluating, we don’t stop when we’ve achieved one thing; we use all of our initiative, drive and resourcefulness to achieve more.
• At a world class university and a globally recognised business school, excellence is a given. There are no half measures at WBS.
  About the University
  Born in the 60s with a mindset of boldness, imagination and collaboration, the University of Warwick is a world-leading research-intensive university with the highest academic and research standards. We’re one of the world’s top universities, ranked 67th in the world and 10th in the UK, with 92% of our research assessed to be ‘world leading or internationally excellent’*.

You’ll be joining a diverse, innovative and globally connected community committed to igniting real world progress. Here at Warwick, we offer you opportunities to follow your ambitions as long as you bring the energy and determination to succeed.

• QS World University Rankings 2024

** Research Excellence Framework 2021
How to Apply

Please refer the Job description for details