
Mr Andrew Wright
Associate Director (Employer Engagement & Work-based Learning)
- Employer Lead for North America
- AGCAS Employer Engagement Task Group (Co-Chair)
- AGCAS Professional Standards Committee
- Institute of Student Employers (ISE) Research & Policy Steering Group
- Institute of Student Employers (ISE) Universities Steering Group
Research interests
- Employers
- Employment
Pronouns
He/Him
Biography
As Associate Director (Employer Engagement & Work-based Learning), Andrew has overall responsibility for the strategic and operational running of King's employer relationships, international reputation, and its relationship with all stakeholders, including employers, suppliers, alumni and donors.
Andrew leads the strategic planning, development and oversight of King's entire Employer Engagement function including oversight of all employer relations and business development, events and internships in the UK and internationally, together with growing areas of experiential and skills learning and industry placements.
Working with a variety of organisations, industry bodies and stakeholders he ensures our partners are kept abreast of news and developments and that King's remains a top target for employers around the world.
He provides leadership to the following teams:
- Employer Relations & Development
- Events & Experiential Learning
- Work-based Learning Unit
- King's Internships & Work-related Learning
- Global Placements
Additionally, he oversees the King's Parliamentary Research Internships programming and supports internal stakeholders to deliver world-class partnerships with external partners developing King's strategy and associated infrastructure for relations.
Andrew sits on a number of King's committees and is a member of the Education & Students Leadership Team. At a national level, Andrew is Co-Chair of the Association of Graduate Careers Advisory Services (AGCAS) Employer Engagement Task Group, delivers national training to the profession as a qualified AGCAS trainer and is a member of the AGCAS Professional Standards Committee and reviewer for the AGCAS Membership Quality Standard supporting careers leaders across the country in developing their strategy, provision, quality assurance and impact.
He is convenor & inaugural chair of the Russell Group Employer Engagement Heads Forum, sits on a number of steering groups with Group GTI and sits on the ISE's Universities Steering Group and Research & Policy Steering Group.
He has extensive knowledge of key international markets including China and Europe, with a specialist interest in careers and entry-level recruitment in North America, where he has worked in numerous cities including New York City and Washington D.C. Alongside working with employers, he regularly delivers student workshops for students from China, India, the United States and Europe.
Andrew is a graduate of The London School of Economics and Political Science and also holds a PGCert in Teaching & Learning in Higher Education from the University of London.
News
King's wins Exclusive Global Employers' Choice Award in China
King's Careers & Employability wins at the 2023 Global University Career Development Conference (GUCDC) conference.

Our updated Guide for Employers: Recruit at King's
Download our updated guide for employers to support your engagement.

Welcome to King's Careers & Employability from our Director
We're here to help you building success on your career and employability journey.

King's signs Sustainable Recruitment Alliance pledge
King’s has signed the Sustainable Recruitment Alliance pledge to review and report on the impact of our careers activity through a sustainability lens.

Updated: Latest on Marking & Assessment Boycott for Employers
Understand how King's is managing the current action and supporting students.

Multiple King's students shortlisted for targetjobs Undergraduate of the Year
King's students shortlisted in multiple categories for this year's targetjobs Undergraduate of the Year Awards.

Success at the inaugural RateMyPlacement University Awards
King's named as one of the top universities for work experience provision this year.

King's welcomes delegates as part of the Global Career Services Summit
As part of the Global Career Services Summit, King's Careers & Employability welcomed delegates to Bush House.

King's amongst most targeted universities by employers in new study
The UK’s largest employers rank King's highly in their graduate recruitment plans a new report has found.
Launching our Work-based Learning Unit at King's
A new portfolio of opportunities providing meaningful work experience to our students and researchers.

Events

Shanghai Online Careers Fair 2023
Recruit talented students from five London Russell Group universities seeking employment in Shanghai.
Please note: this event has passed.

International Development Networking Night 2023
An opportunity for students to network with employers working in International Development
Please note: this event has passed.

Careers in China Events 2023
Our Careers in China events are a unique way for organisations based in mainland China and Hong Kong to engage students and alumni from multiple world-class...
Please note: this event has passed.

Shanghai Online Careers Fair 2022
Recruit talented students from five London Russell Group universities seeking employment in Shanghai.
Please note: this event has passed.

Careers in China Events 2022
Our Careers in China events are a unique way for organisations based in mainland China and Hong Kong to engage students and alumni from multiple world-class...
Please note: this event has passed.

Careers in the USA 2021: Employer Speed Meet
Our first ever event focused on highlighting careers in the USA, particularly in policy, governmental and related sectors.
Please note: this event has passed.
Virtual Shanghai Engineering, Technology & Science Fair 2021
Our first ever sector-specific fair dedicated to the Chinese market will focus on Shanghai and its growing technology & engineering sectors.
Please note: this event has passed.

Careers in China 2021 (Mainland & Hong Kong SAR)
Our Careers in China events are a unique way for organisations based in mainland China and Hong Kong to engage students and alumni from seven world-class...
Please note: this event has passed.
News
King's wins Exclusive Global Employers' Choice Award in China
King's Careers & Employability wins at the 2023 Global University Career Development Conference (GUCDC) conference.

Our updated Guide for Employers: Recruit at King's
Download our updated guide for employers to support your engagement.

Welcome to King's Careers & Employability from our Director
We're here to help you building success on your career and employability journey.

King's signs Sustainable Recruitment Alliance pledge
King’s has signed the Sustainable Recruitment Alliance pledge to review and report on the impact of our careers activity through a sustainability lens.

Updated: Latest on Marking & Assessment Boycott for Employers
Understand how King's is managing the current action and supporting students.

Multiple King's students shortlisted for targetjobs Undergraduate of the Year
King's students shortlisted in multiple categories for this year's targetjobs Undergraduate of the Year Awards.

Success at the inaugural RateMyPlacement University Awards
King's named as one of the top universities for work experience provision this year.

King's welcomes delegates as part of the Global Career Services Summit
As part of the Global Career Services Summit, King's Careers & Employability welcomed delegates to Bush House.

King's amongst most targeted universities by employers in new study
The UK’s largest employers rank King's highly in their graduate recruitment plans a new report has found.
Launching our Work-based Learning Unit at King's
A new portfolio of opportunities providing meaningful work experience to our students and researchers.

Events

Shanghai Online Careers Fair 2023
Recruit talented students from five London Russell Group universities seeking employment in Shanghai.
Please note: this event has passed.

International Development Networking Night 2023
An opportunity for students to network with employers working in International Development
Please note: this event has passed.

Careers in China Events 2023
Our Careers in China events are a unique way for organisations based in mainland China and Hong Kong to engage students and alumni from multiple world-class...
Please note: this event has passed.

Shanghai Online Careers Fair 2022
Recruit talented students from five London Russell Group universities seeking employment in Shanghai.
Please note: this event has passed.

Careers in China Events 2022
Our Careers in China events are a unique way for organisations based in mainland China and Hong Kong to engage students and alumni from multiple world-class...
Please note: this event has passed.

Careers in the USA 2021: Employer Speed Meet
Our first ever event focused on highlighting careers in the USA, particularly in policy, governmental and related sectors.
Please note: this event has passed.
Virtual Shanghai Engineering, Technology & Science Fair 2021
Our first ever sector-specific fair dedicated to the Chinese market will focus on Shanghai and its growing technology & engineering sectors.
Please note: this event has passed.

Careers in China 2021 (Mainland & Hong Kong SAR)
Our Careers in China events are a unique way for organisations based in mainland China and Hong Kong to engage students and alumni from seven world-class...
Please note: this event has passed.