Cambridge Judge Business School Further Particulars

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1 Cambridge Judge Business School Further Particulars JOB TITLE: REPORTS TO: HEAD OF MBA CAREER DEVELOPMENT HEAD OF CAREERS AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Background The 12-month Cambridge MBA is the flagship degree programme and one of the main revenue contributors for Cambridge Judge Business School; it's the primary means by which the School has been able to grow and establish its reputation and brand. The Cambridge MBA is a highly selective programme; students are admitted based on strong academic qualifications, high quality prior professional experience and their potential for making a significant contribution and an impact in their chosen post-mba career. The students are an internationally diverse group of highly motivated, high achieving professionals, with high expectations as to their post-mba careers outcome. The current class of 141 students includes 44 nationalities, with an average of 7.2 years of work experience. CAREERS SERVICE The MBA Careers Service is a vitally important part of the Cambridge MBA, providing guidance and support to students to enable them to achieve their career goals, and connecting students with employers and employment opportunities. The quality of an MBA programme's Careers Service, both student provision and employment outcomes, is a key input to candidates' choice of programme, and therefore has a direct impact on CJBS's ability to attract top students to the Cambridge MBA. In addition, student satisfaction with the Careers Service and the quality and progression of career outcomes are significant contributors to the international MBA programme rankings methodology; these rankings are also an important input to student choice of Business School. The Careers Service has two main areas of responsibility: student provision (careers information and advisory, skills development, and job search guidance and support) and employer relations (development and management of relationships with employers and delivery of recruitment services). The Cambridge MBA Careers Service has a professional yet personalised approach, operating with the collaborative ethos that is a trademark of Cambridge Judge Business School.. 1

2 The Role The Head of MBA Career Development has primary responsibility for the development and delivery of a comprehensive career development programme (career education, skills development and student advisory) with the goal of supporting MBAs in attaining their career goals and achieving high student employment metrics. The role holder manages a team of external careers advisors and sector experts, as well as a network of careers education specialists. The role holder also works with the Employer Relations team to understand employers' requirements and recruitment processes, in order to identify the relevant students and support their preparation for recruitment. The Head of MBA Career Development supervises the Career Development Coordinator, the Employer Relations Lead, and the Careers Assistant., and will deputise for the Head of Careers Service and Business Development as required. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Student Provision Develop and implement the careers information, skills provision and student advisory programme, to support the goal of 90%+ of students receiving job offers within three months of course completion Identify, engage and manage a network of external careers professionals to develop and deliver careers programming, workshops and events, including self-assessments, job search strategy, industry research, CV and cover letter production, case study and competency interview skills, networking, etc. Develop and deliver careers programming as required Manage the provision of student advisory in conjunction with a team of external advisors Develop and manage annual careers provision budget Develop learning goals, delivery standards and assessment guidelines for all provision; evaluate relevancy of provision and quality of delivery Manage the operational delivery of student provision, with the support of the Career Development Coordinator and the Careers Assistant Set guidelines and expectations for students' participation in and contribution to their career development and job search plan and communicate this to students; manage and reinforce expectations on an on-going basis Provide 1:1 and group advisory support to help students develop, refine and implement an appropriate and realistic job search strategy Proactively monitor and analyse student progress and conduct outreach to facilitate continuous progression toward career goal attainment, with a target of +90% of students in employment by three months after graduation Manage student support/preparation provision for group recruitment processes Mentor Student Interest Groups (SIGs) in their careers education and networking activities; advise on and support activities in conjunction with the Career Development Coordinator and the Careers Assistant Maintain up-to-date knowledge of MBA employment trends, industry-specific recruiting processes and career paths pursued by Cambridge MBAs Monitor customer service and quality of provision through structured student feedback; adjust provision accordingly Benchmark periodically against competitors to ensure service quality and cost effectiveness of student provision; modify provision based on changes in student and employer needs 2

3 Resource Development Manage the process for pre-entry student work, including CV development, Profile Book development, self-assessment work, etc. Manage the annual employment data collection and analysis process; provide input into rankings reporting and the Employment Report as required Oversee the development of career resources and services, to ensure implementation of most appropriate sources and technology; negotiate and manage relationships with resource providers Champion the use and development of the online technology (the Career Services Management platform, the Careers Portal) as it relates to student provision and data management Recruitment and Relationship Management Work with Employer Relations Lead to maintain strong relationships with established employers and ensure robust recruitment activities/schedules Work in collaboration with the Employer Relations team to keep current with employers' talent requirements and recruitment practices Engage employers in careers information and skills provision, including panels, webinars, skills development sessions, treks, etc. Connect employers with relevant students based on employer-defined profiles, skills and experience Maintain strong relationships with alumni to provide information networks for current students as well as to encourage participation in careers information provision Team Management Line management of the Career Development Coordinator, Employer Relations Lead and Careers Assistant Management of team of 4-8 external careers advisors for ongoing provision and network 20 careers specialists for one-off provision The Person The ideal candidate should have the following qualities, skills and attributes. You are asked to provide a covering letter and your CV, demonstrating how your own experience meets these requirements: First degree or equivalent required Strong desire to support students in achieving their career goals; patience and resilience with an often demanding constituency; understanding of the often reactive and immediate nature of student advisory work Experience in MBA career advisory, executive coaching, corporate recruitment or executive search helpful Strong interpersonal skills; professional and engaging demeanour Intellectual and personal self-confidence to deal with the wide range of talented MBAs Demonstrated team management and organisational skills Ability to listen and communicate effectively; ability to establish and maintain positive rapport with an internationally diverse group of high performing individuals 3

4 Demonstrated initiative and flexibility; ability to multi-task and deliver to deadlines in a fastpaced environment Ability to work both independently as well as within a small team Excellent oral, written and presentation skills Customer service orientation and commitment to continual process improvement Proficiency in using on-line resources; good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Strong interest in business and knowledge of current business trends Experience in or knowledge of MBA/experience hire employment markets, hiring practices, job opportunities and career paths preferred International experience preferred Benefits This is a full-time position and there will be a nine-month probationary period. Holiday entitlement is 33 days per annum plus eight days of public holidays. The salary will be in the range 37,756-47,787 per annum. The full incremental salary range for the position is advertised in order to demonstrate the progression for the Grade. In the majority of cases appointments will be made at the Grade minimum; only in very specific exceptional circumstances can a higher salary be offered. The University of Cambridge comprises more than 150 departments, faculties, schools and other institutions, plus a central administration and 31 independent and autonomous colleges. It is one of the world's oldest and most successful Universities, with an outstanding reputation for academic achievement and research. With excellent benefits, extensive learning opportunities and a stimulating and attractive environment, the University of Cambridge is a great place to work. Our employees are eligible for a wide range of competitive benefits and services. We give them access to numerous discounts on shopping, health care, financial services and public transport. We also offer final salary pensions and tax-efficient bicycle and car lease schemes. We have two nurseries and a holiday play scheme to help support those with childcare responsibilities and we offer various types of family-friendly leave to aid employees' work-life balance. In addition we operate a number of initiatives to promote career development, health and well-being. Further details can be found at There is also a range of information about living and working in Cambridge at Application Arrangements To submit an application for this vacancy, please search for this position on the University's Job Opportunities website at and click on the "Apply online" button at the bottom of the relevant job description. This will route you to the University's Web Recruitment System, where you will need to register an account (if you have not already) and log in before completing the online application form. 4

5 The closing date for applications is 14 March Applicants are required to provide details of two referees. These will not be contacted unless the applicant is shortlisted. Applicants who do not hear from us within six weeks of the above date should assume they have not been shortlisted. Equality of Opportunity at the University The University of Cambridge is committed to a proactive approach to equality, which supports and encourages all under-represented groups, promotes an inclusive culture and values diversity. Entry into employment with the University is determined by personal merit and by the application of criteria required for the post. No applicant for an appointment or member of staff will be treated less favourably than another on the grounds of sex (including gender reassignment), marital or parental status, race, ethnic or national origin, colour, disability (including HIV status), sexual orientation, religion, age or socio-economic factors. The University has various diversity networks which help it to progress equality; these include the Women's Staff Network, the Disabled Staff Network, the Black and Minority Ethnic Staff Network and the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Staff Network. In addition, the University was ranked in the top 100 employers for lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) staff in Stonewall's Workplace Equality Index Information if you have a Disability The University welcomes applications from individuals with disabilities and is committed to ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process. Adjustments will be made, wherever reasonable to do so, to enable applicants to compete to the best of their ability and, if successful, to assist them during their employment. We encourage applicants to declare their disabilities in order that any special arrangements, particularly for the selection process, can be accommodated. Applicants or employees can declare a disability at any time. Applicants wishing to discuss any special arrangements connected with their disability can, at any point in the recruitment process, contact, a member of Cambridge Judge Business School's HR team who are responsible for recruitment to this position, on (01223) or by on [email protected]. Alternatively, applicants can contact the HR Business Manager responsible for the department they are applying to via [email protected]. 5