Careers Service Manager
Posted 1 day 3 hours ago by Education for Industry Group
Education for Industry Group (EFI)
Permanent
Full-Time
On-site at FRA Electra House - London, Moorgate EC2M 6SE and LCBT, 3-5 Fashion Street, London, E1 6PX
About EFI Group
EFI Group has a bold mission to transform lives, careers and industries through pioneering, industry-led education in fashion, beauty and apprenticeships at The Fashion Retail Academy (FRA) and The London College of Beauty Therapy (LCBT). Our vision is to deliver exceptional learning experiences, driven by innovation, inclusion and employability.
About the role
The EFI Group is seeking a Careers Service Manager to lead the delivery of an innovative and inclusive careers service across the EFI Group including the Fashion Retail Academy and the London College of Beauty Therapy. This role plays a key part in enhancing the student experience and ensuring effective communication with all stakeholders.
You will work closely with team including Delivery and Marketing to embed careers guidance into the curriculum and support the growth of our alumni community. The role also includes managing UCAS Fair events, external partnerships, and collaborating with tech partners to maintain our career platform.
A key part of the role involves delivering professional and personal development sessions to students, supporting the EIF Ofsted Framework and ensuring alignment with Gatsby Benchmarks.
About you
Qualifications: Educated to Degree level or equivalent, with a specialist qualification in careers service, or a related field (desirable).
Experience: Proven experience managing or coordinating a careers service, delivering high-quality advice and guidance, and building strong relationships with external stakeholders and partners. Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to support staff development and foster a collaborative, high-performing team.
Expertise: Strong careers guidance experience, with an understanding of progression pathways and current recruitment trends within further and higher education. Knowledge of either the retail, hair or beauty industry would be advantageous but is not essential, as sector-specific knowledge can be developed.
Values: An empathetic and inspiring team player, able to build strong relationships, support and develop students, and contribute to the careers team's growth, innovation, and delivery of a high-quality, impactful service across the EFI Group.
If you feel your skills and experience would fit well within our team and you meet many, but not all of our listed qualifications for this role, please apply or get in touch with our Recruitment Team to discuss further.
Why The EFI?
We foster a culture where our team members can lean on each other, recognise each other, and celebrate together! At EFI, we prioritise your growth and wellbeing with a range of fantastic benefits, including:
Funded Professional Qualifications: Support for personal and professional development, including a personal growth allowance and annual CPD.
Generous and Flexible Leave Options: Including an around-the-world trip after five years of service.
Market-Leading Family-Friendly Pay: Including six months of fully paid maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave.
Monthly Wellbeing Allowance: Including a customisable monthly wellbeing allowance, and funded counselling/CBT through Education Support Employee Assistant Programme.
Salary:
Up to £42,750 per annum, subject to qualifications and experience
How to apply/Next Steps:
Click 'Apply for this job' to submit your application.
Closing Date:
8am on Tuesday, 17 March 2026
Interviews/Recruitment Day:
Tuesday 24th and Wednesday 25th March in-person at LCBT, 3-5 Fashion Street, London, E1 6PX
More Information/Contact us:
Please contact for further information.
For more information about the EFI Group, visit our EFI , EFI Training websites and refer to the job description.
The EFI is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. Candidates offered positions will be required to undergo thorough safeguarding background checks as a condition of the offer.
Thank you for sharing our values and commitment to student safety.