Director - Placements

About the Company : The University of Bristol, a top-ranked Russell Group university, is globally recognized for research excellence, innovation, and preparing students for impactful careers. Launching its India Campus in Powai, Mumbai in August 2026.

About the Role : We are seeking a dynamic Director Careers, Student Success & Corporate Engagement / Placements to lead career services, employer partnerships, and student success initiatives for the India campus. This is a founding leadership role focused on building strong industry collaborations, driving employability programs, and shaping student outcomes.

Responsibilities :

• Develop and implement placement strategies and career support programs.
• Build partnerships with corporates, startups, and industry organizations.
• Design skill development, internship, and experiential learning frameworks.
• Strengthen alumni engagement and mentoring networks.
• Lead student engagement, leadership, and industry-linked events.
• Leverage data insights to align university offerings with industry trends.

Qualifications :

Masters degree in business, Education, or related field.

Required Skills :

• At least 10 years experience in career services or corporate partnerships in higher education.
• Proven leadership in employer engagement and placement strategy.
• Strong communication, networking, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strategic, entrepreneurial thinker with a student-centric mindset.
• Proficiency in data and digital tools for talent engagement.

Why Join Us :

• Be part of the founding team establishing the University of Bristols India campus.
• Shape world-class career outcomes and partnerships.
• Work in a collaborative, mission-driven environment with competitive benefits.