Head of Career, Learning and Development

EHL Group

Lausanne 25

Key information

Publication date:07 November 2025
Workload:100%
Contract type:Permanent position
Place of work:Route de Berne 301, 1000 Lausanne 25

Join us and shape the future of hospitality today!

EHL's dynamic campuses form a unique network where passionate students, academics and industry experts from over 120 countries come together with a common goal: to develop and disseminate hospitality knowledge, while supporting the sector's continued growth.

We are constantly striving to improve the working environment and personal development opportunities for our more than 800 staff and teachers, who are among the most recognized experts in their respective fields. Since its foundation in 1893, EHL has been widely recognized by the industry and consistently ranked among the world's top hospitality management schools. Everything we do is based on our values of excellence, family and learning, and we are committed to bringing them to life in tangible ways for our employees.

The Hospitality Business School Operations department ensures the seamless delivery of academic and student services across all programs. The department develops high-standard services and learning solutions to foster student growth and career progression. Its mission is to optimize processes, resources, and support systems to enhance the learner experience. The department collaborates with faculty and service units to maintain operational excellence and quality standards. It drives initiatives that align with institutional goals, fostering efficiency and innovation.

To join our amazing team, we are looking for a candidate who is not only skilled and passionate about hospitality but also aligns with our leadership principles: transparency, accountability, collaboration, care, and experimentation.

The mission of the Head of Career, Learning and Development is to lead internship, coaching, career advisory, and leadership programs across all academic levels. This role ensures high-quality services that foster student growth and career progression, while partnering with HBS Operations to implement initiatives that extend support beyond academics.

What will you do?

Oversee and continuously evolve Career Development Services to meet diverse learner needs, ensuring job placement support and long-term career advancement.

Lead the Career, Learning and Development Department, defining its strategy, service portfolio, and operational excellence.

Build strategic partnerships and networks by collaborating with internal stakeholders and developing a pool of coaches and facilitators to enhance learner engagement.

Design and deliver impactful learning experiences and workshops that foster personal, professional, and leadership growth across all academic levels, aligned with institutional competencies.

Manage Coaching & Learning Services, Internship programs, and Career Advisory functions, while organizing events to strengthen student networks and career visibility.

Drive departmental growth and innovation, overseeing budgets and expanding learning solutions for mentorship, leadership development, and student success initiatives.

Who you are?

You have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Management, Hospitality, Education, Psychology, or a related field

You have at least 8 years in a similar position with management responsibilities .

You have strong leadership, stakeholder management, and operational skills, with proven ability to manage conflicts and make quick decisions.

You have excellent networking and communication abilities, and thrive in international, multicultural environments while remaining calm in crisis situations.

You are a certified coach with experience in career services and advisory, professional transitions and leadership development for a mature audience.

You have proficiency in digital tools and recruitment techniques.

You have solid knowledge of the hospitality industry, experience in career services or talent placement.

You are fluent in English and French (C1).

What we offer?

We offer you a permanent contract within a business area of an educational institution, with exceptional employee benefits including free meals, an attractive number of days off, a parking space or public transport contribution, as well as access to various services and facilities.

We offer you responsibility, challenge, development opportunities and encouragement to help you achieve your professional and personal goals.

We offer you the opportunity to make a tangible impact on our students’, staff and partners’ experience as well as contribute to the growth of our institution.

You will enjoy being part of a passionate, multidisciplinary and talented team.