Lead – Career Services – Outreach and Industry Partnerships

Role: Lead – Career Services – Outreach and Industry PartnershipsDepartment: Industry Partnerships & Career ServicesLocation: Mumbai (Powai)Employment Type: Full-time, PermanentReports to: Director – Industry Partnerships & Career ServicesWhy Join Us Be part of the foundational team supporting a world-class UK university’s India operation. Work in a dynamic, high-growth academic environment with strong industry connection and opportunities to develop expertise in career services, employer relations, and student engagement operations. Position SummaryThe Lead - Industry Partnerships and Career Services will be responsible for building, managing, and executing industry engagement, placements, and internship pipelines across three undergraduate (3-year) and three postgraduate (1-year) programmes. offered by the University of Bristol Mumbai Enterprise Campus. The role focuses on developing strong corporate partnerships across the assigned region, enhancing employability outcomes, and supporting strategic career services initiatives aligned with institutional goals.Key Responsibilities1. Corporate Engagement & Industry Partnerships- Build, develop, and maintain strong relationships with corporates, Fortune 500 companies, large enterprises, unicorns, and high‑growth startups in the assigned region.- Expand the employer network across domains relevant to UG/PG programmes — data science, financial services, fintech, consulting, creative industries, arts, media, and technology.- Drive industry collaborations: guest lectures, panel discussions, conclaves, workshops, and competitions.- Maintain a comprehensive domain‑wise corporate contact database for the university.- Represent the University of Bristol’s Mumbai Enterprise Campus at industry events, conferences, and networking forums.2. Placements & Internships- Develop annual placement strategies for both UG and PG cohorts.- Source and collect job descriptions, hiring requirements, and skill expectations from employers.- Ensure internship placements, especially those likely to convert into final job offers.- Facilitate summer internships, live projects, industry immersions, and capstone project partnerships.3. Operations & Campus Coordination- Collaborate with faculty, marketing, admissions, and academic services.- Coordinate logistics for recruitment activities—interviews, assessments, virtual/physical campus drives.- Support with outreach to enhance the University of Bristol’s visibility.- Share regional industry trends, hiring insights, and feedback with leadership and students.Key Deliverables- Annual placement target achievement for UG and PG programmes.- Growth in active corporate partnerships.- Successful execution of internships, live projects, and placement drives.- Strengthening cross-industry visibility of Bristol Mumbai Enterprise Campus.- Regular reporting on placement status, market insights, and outreach performance.Desired Candidate Profile- 6+ years of experience in Corporate Relations / B2B Sales / Business Development / Key Account Management.- Strong network across industries relevant to the university’s programmes.- Experience in placements, career services, or campus hiring preferred.- Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship management skills.- Target orientation and ability to work independently and collaboratively.- Ability to communicate complex information clearly and succinctly- Openness to travel extensively.

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