Placement and Internship Specialist
Full Time / Part Time
Full Time
Posted Date
21/09/2026
Closing Date
18/10/2026
Ref No
5220
Department/College
Student Professional Development
Location
Brunel University London, Uxbridge Campus
Salary
Grade from: £45,990 to £59,043 inclusive of London Weighting with potential to progress to £66,114 per annum inclusive of London Weighting. (Pro-rata if Part-time)
Hours
Full-time
Contract Type
12-Months Fixed Term (Maternity Cover)
Brunel University of London was established in 1966 and is a leading multidisciplinary research-intensive technology university delivering economic, social and cultural benefits.
The Professional Work Experience (PWE) Team is looking for an enthusiastic and innovative Placement and Internship Specialist to develop placements for Brunel students to retain the department's premier position as an award-winning service.
The post-holder will support both undergraduate and postgraduate students through all aspects of their placement applications working creatively with academic departments and employers to develop students' employability and ensure an adequate supply of placement opportunities.
You should have experience supporting students in achieving their career aspirations within a recruitment environment or a related field in higher education. You will also have experience of being a confident presenter with the ability to motivate students to compete effectively in a challenging job market. You are expected to have advanced IT skills and experience of developing administrative systems to enable you to lead on the development of PWE systems and technology enhancement. You will also make an active contribution to the wider strategy of academic departments and the PWE, which operates as a one-stop-shop for students and employers. The Placement and Internship Specialist is expected to work in a variety of subject areas including Business, IT, Engineering, Arts, Humanities, Law and Social Science subjects. Occasional weekend work will be expected.
We offer a generous annual leave package plus discretionary University closure days, excellent training and development opportunities as well as a great occupational pension scheme and a range of health-related support. The University is committed to a hybrid working approach.
Closing date for applications
Sunday 18 October 2026 [midnight]
Interviews
Will take place on w/c 2 November 2026 in person
All Applicants should be eligible to live and work in the UK.
Brunel University London is fully committed to creating and sustaining a fully inclusive workforce culture. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities, we particularly welcome applicants who are currently under-represented in our workforce.
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Full Time
Posted Date
21/09/2026
Closing Date
18/10/2026
Ref No
5220
Department/College
Student Professional Development
Location
Brunel University London, Uxbridge Campus
Salary
Grade from: £45,990 to £59,043 inclusive of London Weighting with potential to progress to £66,114 per annum inclusive of London Weighting. (Pro-rata if Part-time)
Hours
Full-time
Contract Type
12-Months Fixed Term (Maternity Cover)
Brunel University of London was established in 1966 and is a leading multidisciplinary research-intensive technology university delivering economic, social and cultural benefits.
The Professional Work Experience (PWE) Team is looking for an enthusiastic and innovative Placement and Internship Specialist to develop placements for Brunel students to retain the department's premier position as an award-winning service.
The post-holder will support both undergraduate and postgraduate students through all aspects of their placement applications working creatively with academic departments and employers to develop students' employability and ensure an adequate supply of placement opportunities.
You should have experience supporting students in achieving their career aspirations within a recruitment environment or a related field in higher education. You will also have experience of being a confident presenter with the ability to motivate students to compete effectively in a challenging job market. You are expected to have advanced IT skills and experience of developing administrative systems to enable you to lead on the development of PWE systems and technology enhancement. You will also make an active contribution to the wider strategy of academic departments and the PWE, which operates as a one-stop-shop for students and employers. The Placement and Internship Specialist is expected to work in a variety of subject areas including Business, IT, Engineering, Arts, Humanities, Law and Social Science subjects. Occasional weekend work will be expected.
We offer a generous annual leave package plus discretionary University closure days, excellent training and development opportunities as well as a great occupational pension scheme and a range of health-related support. The University is committed to a hybrid working approach.
Closing date for applications
Sunday 18 October 2026 [midnight]
Interviews
Will take place on w/c 2 November 2026 in person
All Applicants should be eligible to live and work in the UK.
Brunel University London is fully committed to creating and sustaining a fully inclusive workforce culture. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities, we particularly welcome applicants who are currently under-represented in our workforce.
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