Head placement

Bradford Consultants LLP · Mumbai, India

We’re Hiring | Assistant / Associate Director – Career Services & Placements

We are looking for a strategic, industry-connected and execution-oriented leader to head the Career Services & Placements function and build a scalable ecosystem focused on learner employability, employer partnerships and measurable career outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the overall Career Services & Placement strategy

• Build and strengthen relationships with CHROs, Talent Acquisition leaders, corporates, staffing firms and industry associations

• Expand the employer ecosystem across Management, Technology, Analytics, Finance, Healthcare and emerging sectors

• Drive career readiness through career coaching, resume reviews, interview preparation, aptitude training and communication programmes

• Own the end-to-end placement lifecycle including learner profiling, employer matching, interviews, offers, onboarding and post-placement tracking

• Plan and execute placement drives, virtual hiring events, career fairs and employer engagement programmes

• Build scalable placement processes using technology, automation, dashboards and analytics

• Collaborate with Academic, Product, Marketing, Technology and Learner Experience teams

• Lead and develop high-performing teams across Corporate Outreach, Career Services, Student Engagement and Placement Operations

What We’re Looking For

✅ 12–15 years of experience in Career Services, Placements, Corporate Relations, Talent Acquisition or HR

✅ 7–9 years of experience leading Placement / Career Services teams

✅ Proven success in building employer partnerships and placement outcomes at scale

✅ Experience in Higher Education, Universities, Ed Tech or Workforce Development preferred

✅ Strong network with recruiters, CHROs and senior HR stakeholders

✅ Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder-management skills

✅ Strong analytical mindset with experience in dashboards, MIS and data-driven decision making

✅ MBA/PGDM from a reputed institution, preferably in HR or Marketing

If you have a strong corporate network and a proven track record in building successful career and placement ecosystems, we would love to hear from you.

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