Placement Assistant

About the role

The Faculty of Health, Medicine and Society is seeking an enthusiastic and highly organised Placement Assistant to join our Placement Team and support the administration of student placements across our healthcare programmes. In this varied role, you will provide administrative support for placement activities, helping to maintain accurate records, manage enquiries, support placement allocation processes and ensure essential information is updated across a range of systems and databases. You will play a vital role in the day-to-day running of placement services, supporting colleagues, academics and placement providers.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for placement activities
• Maintain accurate records
• Manage enquiries
• Support placement allocation processes
• Ensure essential information is updated across a range of systems and databases
• Support the day-to-day running of placement services, assisting colleagues, academics and placement providers

Requirements

• Previous administrative experience is essential
• Experience in Higher Education or placement administration would be an advantage

Qualifications

Educated to A-Level standard (or equivalent) and with experience in an administrative environment.

Skills

• Excellent organisational skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Confidence using a range of IT systems
• Customer‑focused approach
• Ability to work with a variety of stakeholders
• Ability to manage a busy workload while maintaining accuracy and professionalism
• Proactive team player
• Enjoys building positive relationships
• Delivering an excellent student experience