The Professional Service teams work behind the scenes in a school, university or public museum. Vital to the running of educational institutions, people in these roles contribute to non-academic operations, which support teaching, research, and student success.
Their responsibilities are varied, from providing student support, handling administration and operational support tasks, to running the building facilities or offering employability support. They enable the academic teams to focus on their core responsibilities. Their work extends beyond the immediate learning environment, impacting areas like alumni relations, fundraising, and community engagement.
Those in a professional service role may also complete outreach work connecting with industry to build company networks. Progression within these roles can be linear or move sideways across different areas within professional services, as a lot of the skills required for these job roles are transferable.
Examples of roles within Professional Services:
- Technicians
- Outreach Officers
- Student Services Officer
- Recruitment and Admissions Administrator
- Programme Administrator
- Research Support Coordinator

London College of Fashion courses relevant to careers in Professional Services:
- All LCF Courses could lead to a career in professional services.
This list is not exhaustive. It is only an indication of directly connected LCF Courses.
