Senior Manager - Employability

Role Overview

Senior Manager – Employability at Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT), UAE.

Company Overview

HCT is the UAE's largest Applied Higher Education Institution. The organization employs more than 2,200 staff and faculty members and educates over 25,000 students. HCT is a diverse, multinational workplace and leader in empowering students with the knowledge, skills and competencies to meet modern workforce needs.

Role Purpose

Lead the strategic and operational management of HCT's Employability Hubs, Work Placement and Work-Integrated Learning initiatives. Drive graduate employability, employer partnerships, service quality, and continuous improvement across all campuses.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Operations

• Lead strategic and operational management of Employability Hubs across all campuses.
• Oversee Work Placement and Work-Integrated Learning initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement in employability services and outcomes.

Employer Partnerships & Graduate Outcomes

• Cultivate and strengthen employer partnerships.
• Improve graduate employability across all campuses.

Qualifications & Experience

• Exemplary industry experience required.
• Strong mix of academic and professional expertise.
• Demonstrated service excellence in previous roles.

Skills & Competencies

• Strategic management and operational planning.
• Partnership development and stakeholder engagement.
• Passion for education and workforce development.