Careers Campus Manager

Department

Graduate Employment and Entrepreneurship

Permanent

Full Time - 40 hrs Per Week

GBS is a higher education provider offering a range of sector-relevant courses across ten campuses in London, Birmingham, Leeds and Manchester. Working in partnership with several of the UK’s leading higher education providers, we deliver vocational, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in finance, accounting, business, construction, tourism, healthcare, and more.

Changing lives through education.

The Employability and Entrepreneurship Department at GBS is dedicated to preparing students for successful careers and business ventures. It offers tailored one-to-one guidance, a dynamic online Careers Hub via Handshake, and a structured Employability Award that builds critical job‑seeking skills through Bronze to Platinum levels. Students gain practical experience in CV building, networking, and real job applications, including tools like ChatGPT.

As a Careers Campus Manager you will support students and graduates as they prepare for life beyond university. You will enable them to create actionable career plans, provide high‑quality support and guidance, and help them identify and develop their interview skills. This role offers a great opportunity to shape confident, capable, and informed future professionals.

Note:

This position does not offer sponsorship.

• Lead the campus‑based careers team to deliver personalised career support services, including career planning, job search strategies, and professional development for students and alumni.
• Manage day‑to‑day operations of the careers service at the campus, ensuring high levels of student and alumni engagement.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for career services on campus, building relationships with academic departments, employers, and external stakeholders.
• Develop and implement strategic plans to enhance career services and address the evolving needs of students and alumni.
• Identify opportunities to expand and improve career services offerings, aligning with institutional goals and market demands.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to align campus‑specific strategies with broader institutional objectives.
• Monitor and analyse data related to career services usage, student and alumni outcomes, and job market trends.
• Prepare and present detailed reports to managers and institutional stakeholders, highlighting achievements, challenges and areas for improvement.
• Oversee the design and delivery of career workshops, events and one‑to‑one sessions tailored to the needs of the campus population.
• Ensure that all services are inclusive and accessible, supporting diverse student and alumni groups.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with employers to enhance job and internship opportunities for students and alumni.
• Act as a liaison between students, alumni and external partners to foster meaningful connections.

• A degree in Careers Guidance, Business, Education, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience in managing or leading career services or employability initiatives.
• Demonstrated success in developing and implementing strategic plans in a professional setting.
• Experience in data analysis, reporting, and using insights to drive service improvements.
• Strong leadership and management skills, and the ability to inspire and motivate a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging with diverse audiences.
• Analytical skills to monitor data and trends and use insights to inform strategy.
• Proficiency in digital tools, CRM systems and office software.
• Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to problem‑solving and decision‑making.
• Collaborative and team‑oriented, with a commitment to student and alumni success.
• Flexible and adaptable, able to work across campuses and occasionally during evenings and weekends.
• Relevant certifications in career coaching, employability or leadership.

• 25 days annual leave, plus 8 public holidays.
• 1 additional day of leave per year of service, up to a maximum of 5 days.
• Flexib…