Global Talent Associate

Location: Greater London

Contract Type:
Full Time, Permanent

Location:

Stratford, University of Huddersfield London Campus
Salary: up to £32,000 per annum

The Global Talent Associate supports the successful delivery and scaling of employer engagement and student opportunity pipelines by coordinating activity, managing systems and communications, and enabling access to opportunities created through the Careers and Industry team.

Working closely with the Global Talent Consultant, the role focuses on ope rationalising employer relationships and opportunities into high-quality student experiences, ensuring effective promotion, coordination, and engagement across programmes and cohorts.

The Global Talent Associate enables efficient delivery at scale by managing digital channels, supporting employer-facing activity, and maintaining structured pipelines aligned to placements, projects, live briefs and networking commitments.

ABOUT

THE ROLE

Opportunity Coordination & Pipeline Delivery

* Manage and coordinate opportunity pipelines generated by the Global Talent Consultant and wider team (e.g. live briefs, projects, networking, placements), ensuring timely progression from sourcing to student engagement.

* Act as the central coordination point for matching opportunities to appropriate student cohorts and programmes.

* Ensure opportunities are clearly communicated, scheduled, and delivered effectively.

* Maintain organised workflows to track the status, timelines, and outcomes of all employer-related opportunities.

Employer Engagement Support

* Support colleagues in preparing for employer engagement activity, including briefings, logistics, and follow-up. Coordinate employer participation in events, projects, and curriculum-linked activity.

* Maintain regular operational contact with employer partners to support ongoing activity delivery and ensure a positive experience.

Digital Platform & Campaign Delivery

* Support design and delivery of brand positioning and employer lead generation campaigns.

* Support the promotion and day-to-day operation of key employability platforms (e.g. Student Circus, Career Set, internal systems), ensuring students can access and apply to opportunities efficiently.

* Deliver targeted communications and campaigns to drive engagement with opportunities.

* Maintain structured digital pipelines of opportunities and communications aligned to student needs.

* Support automation and optimisation of student-industry engagement journeys using Microsoft tools and internal / further third party systems (including Virtual Learning Environment).

Networking & Event Coordination

* Coordinate delivery of employer-facing events, including networking sessions, guest speakers, and external opportunities.

* Support team to promote relevant external networking opportunities in London, guiding student participation where appropriate.

* Manage event logistics including scheduling, communications, attendance tracking, and follow-up.

Support for Live Briefs & Curriculum Activity

* Coordinate logistics for live business briefs and employer-supported projects, ensuring smooth delivery between employers, academics, and students.

* Track participation, engagement, and feedback for curriculum-linked industry activity.

* Support quality assurance processes by maintaining clear communication and timelines across stakeholders.

Placements and Work-Based Opportunity Support

* Support the development of exclusive placement and work experience opportunities through professional content for digital communications.

* Maintain accurate records of employer engagement activity, opportunities, and student participation within internal systems.

Team working

* Work closely with Study Group colleagues and key stakeholders on campus to ensure you have an accurate working knowledge of compliance requirements, including visas, safeguarding, attendance monitoring, Health & Safety and risk assessments.

* Work collaboratively with academic colleagues to ensure coordinated delivery.

ABOUT YOU

* Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (business, HR, marketing, or related field desirable).

* Evidence of strong workplace digital skills and communication tools (Microsoft 365, Linked In, Canva,…