University Partnerships Lead

**Do you have the ambition, charm, and confidence to work in a dynamic team, whist having a knack for building new professional relationships? If so, Step Into Teaching’s newly established University Partnership & Internal Recruitment Lead position could be the perfect challenge for your next career move**

**Step Into Teaching**are an extremely successful graduate pre-teacher training programme designed to encourage more graduates to choose teaching in schools as their number one career choice. The programme has been designed to provide talented graduates with practical school-based experience that will lay the foundations for a long lasting and successful career in teaching. To date we have placed 3500+ graduates however, in the academic year just gone, our programme guided over 1200 graduates into positions with our partnered schools and colleges nationwide.

Reporting to our Education Partnerships Director, this is an exciting, multifaceted role that offers variety and impact. We’re seeking a versatile individual to take the lead in two key areas of our business. First, you’ll take charge of building strong relationships with universities nationwide, promoting our program, and engaging with graduates passionate about pursuing a career in teaching. Your efforts will ensure that graduates are aware of Step Into Teaching and connect with us as they look to start their teaching careers.

Second, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping our internal recruitment efforts by managing vacancies across our administrative, marketing, recruitment, and leadership teams. Whether filling executive positions or building out our core teams, you’ll be at the forefront of finding top talent to drive our growth. If you’re ready for a role that blends recruitment expertise with relationship-building at a national level, we’d love to hear from you Please don't worry if Internal Recruitment isn't a role you have held previously, we are happy to train the appointed person with the relevant skills needed for this part of the post.

We have established a professional, grown-up environment for people to further their careers whilst working with a group of ambitious fun-loving people. Our overall business consists c50 staff, and we are based in a new office space in Leamington Spa which has plenty of natural light, super-fast Wi-Fi, a suite of tech-enabled meeting rooms and high-quality base furnishings, the perfect environment for your career to flourish We are also literally a 20 second walk from Pure Gym and for those exercise lovers we give our team 1.15hrs lunch breaks should they choose to work out during lunch.

**Key Responsibilities**:
**University Partnership Lead ((70%)**:

- **Develop and Maintain University Relationships**: Establish and nurture relationships with key university stakeholders, such as career services, academic departments, and student organisations, to create opportunities for collaboration.
- **Organize Campus Events**: Coordinate and attend on-campus events such as career fairs, informational sessions, and networking events to increase visibility and engage with students interested in a career in teaching.
- **Presenting the Program**: Deliver presentations, webinars, or workshops at universities to introduce students to the benefits of joining the teaching program, ensuring they understand how it aligns with their career goals.
- **Graduate Outreach**: Actively reach out to graduating students or recent alumni, answering their questions and encouraging them to consider the teaching program as their next step after completing their degrees.
- **Marketing and Promotional Activities**: Collaborate with the marketing team to create and distribute promotional materials tailored to university students, including brochures, online content, and social media campaigns.
- **Data Tracking and Reporting**: Track the success of university outreach efforts, monitor student interest and engagement, and provide regular reports on partnership progress and recruitment results.
- **Stay Updated on Trends**: Stay informed about trends in higher education, particularly in teaching and teacher training programs, to ensure the organisation remains competitive in attracting top talent.

**Internal Recruitment Lead (30%)**:

- **Collaborating with Hiring Managers**: Working closely with management team to understand staffing needs, define job requirements, and ensure the recruitment strategy aligns with the company's goals.
- **Onboarding Support**: Assisting with the onboarding process of new hires, ensuring they have a smooth transition into their new roles.

**Skills Required**:

- **Relationship Management**:

- Ability to engage and collaborate with university career services, student organizations, and academic departments.
- **Recruitment Expertise**:

- Proven experience in sourcing, screening, and hiring for diverse roles, from entry-level to executive positions.
- Proficiency in using various recruitment platforms