Here at Aardvark Swift, we're looking for a Graduate Partnership Manager to join our award-winning team that's driven by games, fuelled by talent.
As our Graduate Partnership Manager, you will create a positive impact within the games industry, helping aspiring game developers achieve their goal of working in the games industry, and supporting industry growth whilst leading and developing a team of experienced recruiters within Aardvark Swift.
This is an exciting time to join a thriving market, where you will play a key role in leading our graduate initiatives - Grads in Games, the Search For A Star game development challenge and the Get In The Game tour.
Your role will involve nurturing existing relationships within the games industry and with current academic partners, and also developing new partnerships within the games industry and academia.
We have over 30 years of expertise in recruitment for the Games Industry, with ambitious and achievable growth plans already underway. We are not your average recruitment agency and our passion for the job shines through in everything we do!
Why work for Aardvark Swift …
Here at Aardvark Swift, we value our employees and are continuously looking at how we can support our employees.
Perks and benefits include…
Highly competitive salary and commission
Opportunity for hybrid working
Personalised career pathway and development opportunities
Westfield Healthcare
22 days annual leave – plus public holidays and a Festive shutdown
Early finish Fridays
Monthly performance and Core Values awards
Extended fitness lunch breaks
Team events and activities
Your day-to-day will include...
Leading a Team – support and mentor a team of recruiters and assist the Recruitment Manager as required
Project Management – take responsibility for the graduate projects and events delivered through the year
Partnership Management and Business Development – build and maintain strong relationships with industry partners and academic contacts and take a proactive approach to securing event sponsors
Supporting with Strategy – lead weekly meetings and drive accountability, ensure that everyone is following core processes
Culture and Values – promote the company culture, core values and a positive team environment
We are driven by our core values in everything we do and we are looking for people who can embody these values.
We’re TEAMCENTRIC; we are positive team players, and we support each other
We’re RESOURCEFUL; we are adaptable and are not fazed by challenges
We DELIVER; we are accountable and take ownership to produce results
We GRAFT; we work hard and give our best consistently
We go ABOVE AND BEYOND; we are prepared to go the extra mile where needed
What you will bring to the role…
Significant experience building relationships within account management, recruitment, education or training provision
A demonstrable track record in team management
Ability to build, develop and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders
Strong ability to collaborate across the team on shared projects
Keen eye for detail
Excellent communication skills
Adaptability, can problem solve and respond quickly and positively to change
You will receive ongoing support and coaching throughout your probation period whilst you learn the market and embed yourself into your new role.
If this sounds like it could be your next career move, then don’t hesitate and apply now!
The interview process will consist of CV screening, initial phone chat followed by face-to-face interview(s) with key people in our team.
To be successful in this role you may have experience in Account Management, Recruitment, Training and Development, Education, Event Planning, Event Manager, Event Coordination.
