Placement & Employer Engagement Advisor

2 weeks ago


Kent, United Kingdom University for the Creative Arts Full time

This new role as Placements and Employer Engagement Advisor Advisor is a key role within the Student Experience Directorate, working with students, employers, placement providers and a range of academic and professional service colleagues to support our students in gaining meaningful work through placements.

A busy and varied role, the ideal candidate will enjoy working with a range of stakeholders and have exceptional attention to detail. The ability to clearly understand, articulate and follow policies and processes is essential. Experience working with International students and an understanding of UKVI compliance is highly desirable.

For an informal conversation regarding the role please contact Nikki Ellis,  Careers & Professional Practice Manager at  Nikki.ellis@uca.ac.uk 

The pro-rated salary for 29 hours per week is £27,172 to £30,564

At UCA, creativity and innovation are at the heart of what we do. Our legacy of educating eager and passionate artists, makers and thinkers runs back almost 160 years, and today we’re helping shape a global future that supports and nourishes talent worldwide. 

Our campuses across Surrey and Kent are vibrant communities, each specialising in different areas of the creative industries. We are also home to a thriving research hub, with academic experts and fellows leading the way in research on sustainability, design, textiles, animation, history and culture, and more. 

Are you ready to share your passion for creativity with the next generation of innovators? If so, we want to hear from you.

£33,966 to £38,205 per annum pro rata


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