We are looking for an organised, proactive Placements Administration Officer to provide high‑quality administrative support for undergraduate student placements. This is a key role supporting placement allocation, strong external partnerships, accurate data management, and the effective delivery of Lifelong Learning activity.
✨ About the Role
In this role, you will support the smooth running of undergraduate placements by working closely with students, academic staff, external placement providers, and College teams. You'll ensure processes are efficient, data is accurate, and activity complies with College policies and quality standards.
🔹 Key Responsibilities
Student Placements (Undergraduate Programmes)
Provide comprehensive administrative support for the allocation and management of undergraduate student placements
Liaise with external placement providers to secure placements and resolve issues within set timescales
Plan, schedule, and coordinate annual and future placement activity
Maintain accurate placement, assessor, and visit records using College management information systems
Support students and staff by providing guidance on placement processes and requirements
Monitor placement quality assurance, ensuring reports and marks are received, recorded, and submitted to Boards of Examiners
Maintain placement‑related web and intranet content
Manage student communications, surveys, and placement‑related data
Produce routine placement data and management reports
Work closely with academic staff, College teams, and software providers to support placement delivery and system improvements
General Duties
Ensure compliance with GDPR, Data Protection, Information Security, and College policies
Maintain accurate records and support audits, reviews, and inspections
Manage workload effectively, prioritising competing demands and using initiative
Contribute positively to team working, meetings, and continuous improvement of processes
Support College‑wide and role‑related events as required
Undertake other duties appropriate to Grade 5
✅ What We're Looking For
Strong administrative and organisational skills
Excellent attention to detail and data accuracy
Confident communicator with the ability to build effective working relationships
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
Experience working with databases or management information systems
A proactive, solution‑focused approach
🎓 Why Join Us?
Be part of a supportive, professional College environment
Play a key role in supporting student success and real‑world learning
Opportunity to contribute to service improvement and system development
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Salary description
£15.12 - £15.12 per hour