Career Development Specialist

4 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Education Development Trust Full time

We are seeking a skilled Career Development Specialist to join our team in a key role that will drive business partnerships and career development opportunities for young people.

This is a fixed-term contract until 31 March 2025 with potential to extend.

Location: London (hybrid - home based with travel across London)

The Career Development Specialist will be responsible for building and maintaining effective working relationships with businesses and employers, engaging with them to encourage their involvement in and creation of work experience placements for young people.

The post holder will be expected to plan and host events, develop business relationships, and work with stakeholders to achieve career development goals.

Knowledge:

Essential:

  • A strong understanding of school culture and the challenges faced by schools in delivering careers activities, especially work experience
  • An understanding of relevant local and national policy relating to skills and economic development and the issues and barriers to employment faced by young people

Experience:

Essential:

  • Demonstrable experience of engaging and building relationships with leaders from businesses, ideally in HR and Talent functions
  • Demonstrable experience of planning and hosting events
  • A strong track record of business development and account management

We are shortlisting on a rolling basis.



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