Industry Progression Manager

Role Purpose + Description 

We are looking to recruit an energetic and driven individual for the role of Industry Progression Manager at LSA who can communicate the ambitious and exciting goals of LSA to the creative industry. This unique role requires an individual who can forge strong relationships within the creative industries to generate mentoring and work experience opportunities for LSA students in order to ensure they graduate from LSA ‘work ready’. Candidates for this role should also have an awareness of the progression pathways available to LSA students, including higher education establishments.

Role Responsibilities 

Establish and maintain productive working relationships with industry professionals and organisations to support student progression into the creative industries. 

Manage the LSA Work Experience Programme to develop sufficient industry work experience opportunities to ensure that all students participate in work experience over the two-year course 

Manage the LSA Mentor Programme, recruiting industry professionals from all sectors of the creative industries and carefully matching them with student mentees who qualify for the programme. 

Develop productive relationships with Higher & Further Education providers and in collaboration with pastoral leads develop an effective programme to communicate HE & FE opportunities and guidance to students (UCAS, Employability events, etc) 

Effectively communicate the Mentor and Work Experience Programmes to LSA students and staff to maximise engagement in both programmes 

Record student engagement in the LSA work experience and mentoring programmes and monitor the impact of these programmes on student outcomes 

Oversee the practical and administrative tasks associated with the Mentor & Work Experience Programmes.

Skills & Behaviours 

Required strong interest in and a good understanding of the UK creative industries 

motivated to work with young people to support their professional development and achievement of their career goals 

ability to work in a fast-paced busy school environment 

fully commit to LSA’s supportive but challenging ethos and culture

thrive on working in teams but able to work independently 

exceptional organisational skills with a keen eye for detail 

confident and outgoing both on the phone and in-person 

self starter and problem solver 

strong computer skills (GSuite, Canva, AirTable, Substack all used - training can be provided) 

commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion and making the creative industries accessible to all 

Experience Required: 

Creative Industry experience 

Experience of working with young people (Desirable) 

Knowledge of progression routes and opportunities for young people within the creative industries