Placement Officer

4 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom St Mary's University, Twickenham Full time

The role holder will be part of the Placements Team which plays a key role within Employability Services.The Placement Officer is responsible for the day-to-day running of various formats of placements (including short term placements that are part of Workplace Learning modules and the Placement Year). The key focus of the role is to source, co-ordinate and support the provision of appropriate placements which align to the academic requirements of particular modules, the individual student's career aspirations, their experience and skills.

We are seeking a person with a genuine interest in providing a positive student experience, who has the ability to understand complex processes and regulations, form relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, thrive in a team environment and work effectively to prescribed deadlines.

We are also looking for candidates who are:

- willing and able to acquire new skills and knowledge
- flexible and responsive to changing demands to meet deadlines
- committed to inclusive practices and with an excellent understanding of good practice with respect to diversity and inclusion

Overview

As the University builds on its proud heritage, we are looking for exceptional people to help shape our future. We provide a high-quality professional environment, inspired by our distinctive ethos and Catholic mission and values. Our values of excellence, generosity of spirit, inclusiveness and respect inspire us to create an academic community in which everybody is welcomed and which puts the student at the centre of all our endeavours.

St Mary’s University is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Learn more about our EDI initiatives and work as a Disability Confident employer. Please view our detailed access guide by following the link: St. Mary's University | AccessAble

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. 

Closing Date: 26 April at 23:00

We encourage all interested candidates to submit applications early to avoid disappointment as we reserve the right to close vacancies and interview the candidates prior to the advertised closing date.  

Interview Date: 9 May

From £29,605 per annum, Band F


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