Graduate Recruitment & University Relations Manager

Tatu City Limited is a leading real estate developer responsible for the Tatu City project, a mixed-use development in Kenya, focused on creating a sustainable urban environment.

The Graduate Recruitment & University Relations Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing the company's strategy for acquiring graduate talent and fostering university partnerships across all operational regions. This position aims to create a consistent supply of high-potential graduates, interns, apprentices, and emerging professionals by building strong relationships with leading academic institutions and student bodies. The manager will also be the architect of the Group Graduate Academy, ensuring the organization effectively attracts, develops, and retains top early-career talent to become future leaders and specialists. The successful candidate will enhance the company's reputation as an employer of choice among African students and graduates, establishing clear pathways from academia to professional careers within the organization.

1. Identify and attract high-performing graduates from top universities.
2. Develop and implement employer branding initiatives on university campuses.
3. Oversee structured graduate trainee programs.
4. Support internship and industrial attachment programs.
5. Cultivate future leadership talent pools.
6. Reduce reliance on external hiring for entry and specialist-level roles.
7. Enhance workforce succession readiness.
8. Ensure high-potential graduates are placed into critical business functions.
9. Establish strategic partnerships with universities and colleges.
10. Build relationships with faculty leadership and career offices.
11. Develop scholarship and internship opportunities.
12. Participate in career fairs and employer engagement activities.
13. Position the company as a preferred graduate employer.
14. Support curriculum collaboration aligned with business needs.
15. Deliver comprehensive onboarding and induction programs for graduates.
16. Accelerate technical and professional development for early-career talent.
17. Build business and commercial acumen among graduates.
18. Support cross-functional exposure and rotations for program participants.

1. Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Education, Communications, Organizational Development, or a related field.
2. Master’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, or Talent Management preferred, along with relevant certifications (CIPD, SHRM, HRCI, Talent Acquisition Specialty, Employer Branding, Career Development).
3. Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in Talent Acquisition, Graduate Recruitment, University Relations, Employer Branding, or Talent Management.
4. At least 3 years of experience leading graduate recruitment programs or campus hiring initiatives.
5. Proven experience in establishing university partnerships and talent pipelines.
6. Experience designing graduate trainee, internship, or leadership development programs.
7. Experience operating across multiple countries or regions is preferred.
8. Proficiency in using recruitment technologies, ATS platforms, and talent analytics tools.
9. Demonstrated success in attracting and developing high-potential early-career talent.