Employability and Placements Officer

4 weeks ago


Leeds, United Kingdom University of Leeds Full time

**Employability and Placements Officer**:
**Interviews are expected to be held w/c 10 July**

**Salary: Grade 6 (£29,762 - £35,308 p.a. depending on experience)**

This role will be based on the university campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

**Are you a well organised and adaptable individual, committed to delivering an excellent student experience? Do you want to help students to succeed after graduation by providing high quality employability and placement support?**

The University of Leeds is one of the top 135 universities in the world. We have a truly global community, with more than 39,000 students from 170 different countries and over 9,000 staff of 100 different nationalities. Established in 1904, we have a strong tradition of academic excellence, reflected in first-class student education, along with world-leading research that has a real impact around the globe.

We are looking to appoint a pro-active individual with high standards, drive and determination to deliver a range of high quality employability initiatives and activities to work within the Faculty of Environment This role will lead, manage and deliver employability opportunities for students, enabling them to succeed both as a student and once they have graduated. The role will provide effective managerial and administrative support for a range of employability interventions such as employer engagement, business development, placements, internships, events and workshops. You will be required to establish contacts with a range of placement providers and will need a proactive approach to develop new opportunities and build partnerships to deliver increased student opportunities.

You will work collaboratively with academic and professional services colleagues across Schools, Faculties, Student Opportunity, the Alumni Office and LUU, sharing information, making connections and improving the service we deliver. At all times, you will be sensitive and supportive in relation to the student experience and ensure that student voice and inclusive practice is at the centre of all we do.

**What we offer in return**
- 26 days holiday plus 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) - that’s 42 days a year
- Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance
- Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
- Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team, and self-development courses including languages, Creative Writing, Wellbeing Therapies and much more.
- Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more

**To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact**:
Tessa Grant, Professional Development Manager

**Location**:

- Leeds - Main Campus**Faculty/Service**:

- Student Education Service**School/Institute**:

- Student Careers**Category**:

- Professional & Managerial**Grade**:

- Grade 6**Salary**:

- £29,762 to £35,308 per annum pro-rata**Working Time**:

- 21 hours**Post Type**:

- Part Time**Contract Type**:

- Ongoing**Release Date**:

- Monday 19 June 2023**Closing Date**:

- Monday 03 July 2023**Reference**:

- SESSC1020**Further details**:



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