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- Establish and manage strategic partnerships with employers, education providers, careers organisations, and sector bodies to facilitate career entry into the automotive industry.
- Design and support initiatives that connect employers with emerging talent through outreach resources, events, and campaigns.
- Expand access to meaningful work experience opportunities, especially for under-16s and underrepresented groups, in line with national frameworks and employer needs.
- Lead the coordination of perception-shifting campaigns in collaboration with marketing and digital teams.
- Commission or co-create careers guidance tools and content aligned with research, campaign goals, and stakeholder needs.
- Advance diversity and inclusion by identifying ways to increase participation of underrepresented groups in early-career initiatives.
- Align careers initiatives with national and regional skills strategies, including the Gatsby Benchmarks and Local Skills Improvement Plans (LSIPs).
- Translate labour market intelligence, research, and partner insights into actionable delivery plans and policy recommendations.
- Develop joint projects and pilots with key partners to integrate automotive career pathways into regional and national skills infrastructure.
- Act as a liaison with key national and regional organisations such as the Department for Education, Careers & Enterprise Company, and Local Enterprise Partnerships.
- Monitor and evaluate the reach and impact of careers campaigns and partnerships, contributing to performance reports.
- Embed equity, diversity, and inclusion principles throughout all career-focused initiatives and campaigns.
- Represent the organisation on advisory boards, forums, and external networks to shape policy and raise the profile of the automotive sector.
- Stay abreast of careers policy developments, education reforms, and employment legislation to identify strategic opportunities.
- Contribute to consultation responses, policy briefings, and stakeholder engagement activities.
- Collaborate with internal teams including research, marketing, policy, and member engagement to ensure cohesive messaging and aligned delivery.
- Experience delivering or managing careers programmes, campaigns, or partnerships.
- Strong track record of stakeholder relationship management across sectors.
- Understanding of the UK careers and skills policy landscape.
- Background in public engagement, policy influence, or workforce development.
- Competence in using labour market data or research to inform strategy.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to adapt content for various audiences.
- Prior experience within the automotive, education, or professional standards sectors.
- Familiarity with public sector partnerships, national campaigns, or government-funded initiatives.
- Involvement in policy consultations or parliamentary engagement.
- Understanding of inclusive outreach and its role in technical career pathways.
- Degree-level education or equivalent experience in careers, education, skills development, or public policy.
- Qualifications in careers guidance, public affairs, or project management.
- Willingness to travel across the UK for external meetings and events.
- Flexibility for occasional evening or weekend engagements as required.
