Founded in 1898 as the West Ham Technical Institute, UEL has always championed industry-focused education and social mobility, earning the name “The People’s University” for its commitment to widening access to technical and professional learning. While our scale and ambition have grown, our purpose has remained constant: empowering communities, advancing social justice, and equipping students with future-proof skills to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

Today, UEL continues this legacy through pioneering research, employer-engaged education, and meaningful community impact. We are tackling health and economic inequalities, promoting sustainability, and helping to build a more inclusive and resilient future.

Guided by our ambitious Vision 2028  strategy, UEL is reshaping education for the benefit of all, empowering students from every background with the skills and opportunities to succeed. Our commitment to excellence is recognised nationally; we are proud to be named University of the Year for Teaching Quality in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025. At UEL, we don’t just teach, we inspire, innovate and empower, shaping the future together.

About the School

The Royal Docks School of Business & Law is a dynamic and diverse academic community, committed to providing a transformational educational experience. Our staff are internationally recognised for high-quality research across areas such as human rights, international law, financial technology and global trade, and actively contribute to policy, practice and public debate at the highest levels.

We are proud of our commitment to widening participation, equality, diversity, and inclusion, and to supporting our students in achieving success in their careers and beyond.

About the Role

We are seeking a Graduate Outcomes Manager to lead and deliver a strategic, data-driven approach to improving graduate employability and outcomes.

This is a key role within the School, focused on ensuring students and graduates successfully transition into highly skilled employment, postgraduate study or self-employment.

You will lead a range of initiatives to strengthen employability, build employer partnerships, and embed a culture of career readiness across the student journey.

• Develop and deliver a strategic plan to enhance graduate outcomes, aligned to institutional priorities
• Lead targeted campaigns to support final-year students and graduates in securing positive outcomes
• Build and maintain strong employer partnerships, creating opportunities for placements, internships and employment
• Design and manage career mentoring programmes linking students with alumni and industry professionals
• Deliver workshops, events and resources focused on employability and career readiness
• Use data and market intelligence to inform strategy, monitor performance and drive continuous improvement
• Provide regular reporting and insights on graduate outcomes and performance trends
• Collaborate with academic departments, careers services and external partners to embed employability across the curriculum
• Line-manage staff and oversee project delivery and budgets where required

About You

You will be an experienced and strategic professional with a strong background in graduate employability, careers, or higher education.

You will bring:

• A Master’s degree (or equivalent experience) in a relevant field
• Proven experience developing and delivering employability or graduate outcomes strategies
• A strong track record of building employer partnerships
• Experience using data and insights to inform decision-making
• Experience delivering workshops, events or mentoring programmes

Skills and qualities:

• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strong project management and organisational ability
• Ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels
• A collaborative, proactive and solutions-focused approach
• A strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion

What You’ll Need to Thrive

You’ll thrive in this role if you are strategic, data-driven and impact-focused, with a passion for improving student and graduate outcomes. You will enjoy building partnerships, leading initiatives, and using insight to drive meaningful change across a complex organisation.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping graduate success and employability within a forward-thinking and ambitious School.

At UEL, you will join a supportive and innovative environment where your work will have a direct and lasting impact on students’ futures.

 Benefits Package

At UEL, we believe that a great role is about more than just a salary. It’s about the complete package, including our outstanding work environment and inclusive culture.

We offer a genuinely competitive salary, dependent on experience (DOE), and a range of excellent benefits.

You can explore our full benefits package here: https://uel.ac.uk/benefits-professional-services-positions

Building an Inclusive Future

As an inclusive, equal-opportunities employer, our Stonewall membership and Athena Swan awards reflect our ongoing dedication to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and we’re committed to closing the "diversity pay gap". We’re proud of the progress we’ve made and honest that there’s more to do. We’re determined to keep moving forward so everyone at UEL can thrive. 

We're a disability confident employer and value all applications. Please let us know if you require any reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process.

So, if you’d like to take your career to the next level with us here at the University of East London and are inspired by our environment and commit to success, we want you to apply today! 

Please note that this advert may close earlier than the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. 

Closing Date: 11 May 2026

Team: Support - UELPS Ltd

Salary: £53,040 to £60,752 per annum inclusive of London Weighting