Careers Service Manager

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 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 London College of Beauty Therapy. This role plays a key part in enhancing the student experience and ensuring effective communication with all stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of the careers service across the EFI Group.
• Embed careers guidance into the curriculum and support the growth of the alumni community.
• Manage UCAS Fair events and external partnerships.
• Collaborate with tech partners to maintain the careers platform.
• Deliver professional and personal development sessions to students.
• Support the EFI Ofsted Framework and ensure alignment with Gatsby Benchmarks.

About you

Qualifications: Educated to Degree level or equivalent, with a specialist qualification in careers service, coaching, 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, understanding of progression pathways and current recruitment trends within further and higher education. Knowledge of the retail, hair or beauty industry would be advantageous but is not essential.

Values: An empathetic and inspiring leader who builds strong relationships, supports and develops students, and leads the careers team to grow, innovate and deliver a high quality, impactful service across the EFI Group.

Why The EFI?

• 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 the Education Support Employee Assistant Programme.

Salary

From £35,550 to £42,750 per annum, subject to qualifications and experience.

How to apply / Next Steps

Apply for this job to submit your application.

Closing Date

8 am on Tuesday, 17 March 2026. The vacancy may be closed earlier if a high volume of suitable applications is received.

Interviews / Recruitment Day

Tuesday 24 th and Wednesday 25 th March in person at LCBT, 3-5 Fashion Street, London, E1 6PX.

More Information / Contact us

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For more information about the EFI Group, visit our EFI and 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.

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