Placement Administrator

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and organised individual to join the School of Medicine's teaching support team. Working closely with the placement group, academic colleagues, students, and our NHS partners, the post holder will help support the effective delivery of high-quality placement experiences across all our undergraduate medical programmes.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will contribute to a collaborative team responsible for the planning, coordination, and administration of student placements across a range of providers. The role will focus on maintaining accurate records, ensuring that administrative processes are delivered effectively while supporting communication with placement providers to help build and maintain strong working relationships.

Skills and Requirements

The role requires attention to detail, high level of accuracy and the ability to manage multiple priorities within a busy and complex environment. We are looking for an individual with strong digital skills who is keen to identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve document management and make effective use of technology and automation to enhance service delivery.

Culture and Benefits

St Andrews offers more than just a place to work; it is a place to belong. We value collegiality, inclusion, and wellbeing, and we are committed to creating a workplace where staff can thrive and perform at their best.

In addition to the salary on offer for this position, there are a wide range of benefits for staff working at the University of St Andrews. The package includes:

• Financial contribution to relocation (subject to eligibility)
• Membership of the S&LAS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
• A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies, supporting work-life balance
• Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services
• Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel
• Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme
• 30 Days Annual Leave plus 5 Public Holidays

At St Andrews, equality, diversity, and inclusion are central to who we are and form a core pillar of our University Strategy. We are committed to creating a fair, inclusive and supportive workplace, reflected in our participation in national diversity charters and awards, including Athena Swan, Carer Positive and the Race Equality Charter.

We particularly welcome applications from people from Black, Asian, minority ethnic and minority religions.

Important Dates

• Closing Date: 15 October 2026
• Interview Date: 22 October 2026
• Start Date: 01 November 2026

Please quote ref: CG2292LS

Additional Information

Salary: £25,353 - £26,707 per annum

School/Unit: School of Medicine

Posted: 02/10/2026