Two Russell Group universities have?teamed up to create a joint role in India, aimed at improving the career prospects of graduates who return there after completing their studies in the UK.
The universities of Glasgow and Birmingham are looking for an “employability relationship manager”, who will be tasked with building links with Indian employers, careers services and alumni networks to help graduates navigate the local job market.
Both institutions said the post would also support current students planning to work in India after their degrees.
The role will be jointly managed by the two universities, with the postholder expected to coordinate with alumni engagement and international relations teams.
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They will organise activities such as skills development programmes and post-graduation career support.
The universities said the move was part of a wider programme to improve employability support for international students, whether they remain in the UK or return home.
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A similar scheme for graduates returning to China was launched in May in partnership with the recruitment platform?JOBShaigui.
Between them, Glasgow and Birmingham have more than 400,000 alumni worldwide and longstanding links with employers in India and China.
They said combining their networks would give graduates better access to work opportunities, industry insights and careers advice informed by local labour markets.
In a joint statement, Robin Mason, Birmingham’s pro vice-chancellor (international), and Rachel Sandison, Glasgow’s deputy vice-chancellor (external engagement), said: “International students have a prominent place in our student community, and we are committed to helping them – and all our students – make the most of graduate opportunities.
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“This new in-country role will help to provide a competitive advantage for our graduates looking to begin or advance their careers in India by providing unparalleled support and opportunities.
“The appointment will build on our two universities’ shared vision to enhance support for students and alums, and broaden career opportunities worldwide.
“This initiative reflects our commitment to supporting students from across the globe, not only during their studies but also in their transition to professional life – opening up new pathways to success and strengthening our joint global alumni community.”
The universities already offer targeted support for overseas students through dedicated international employability teams, which run employer-led events and offer tailored careers advice.
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The new India-based role will extend this support into the graduates’ home labour market.
UK universities have seen a dip in applicants from India in recent years, particularly after the government changed the rules around whether students can bring their dependants with them. Both institutions said the initiative aimed not only to improve job prospects for their own alumni but also to reinforce the value of a UK degree for Indian students considering overseas study.
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