Placement Coordinator

Careers+Placements

Location:

Aston University Main Campus

Salary:

£27,319 to £29,588 per annum (pro-rata)

Grade:

Grade 06

Contract Type:

Permanent

Basis:

Part Time (0.82)

Closing Date:

23.59 hours GMT on Wednesday 25 March 2026

Interview Date:

Monday 13 April 2026

Reference:

0190-26

Release Date:

Tuesday 10 March 2026

This is an exciting opportunity to join a strategically important team with a focus on supporting students to secure work experience activity.

Employability is central to our university mission and always has been. Our employability offer and performance are an important part of the University value proposition and are a key student recruitment and attraction tool. It is also intrinsically connected to the student experience, our alumni offer and learning and teaching as well as research and knowledge exchange. More widely, it is part of the commitment Aston makes to students and graduates, which transforms lives.

The Careers and Placements Team are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our busy but friendly team, to facilitate and support increasing numbers of students into work experience opportunities in the UK and overseas, creatively overcoming student's barriers and challenges. As part of the Placements Team, you will have responsibility for your own student cohorts. You will market placements to students over the phone, virtually and face-to-face to stimulate and increase demand as well as deliver student preparation activities through Caseload Management, recruitment and selection technique sessions, and skills development workshops.

An important part of this role is to work closely with other departments and academic colleges to design and implement an integrated, responsive, and highly flexible activity programme that will support students before, during, and after placement.

Educated to A level or equivalent, you will need to enjoy working under pressure and achieving targets. This is a hands-on role that requires an enthusiastic and innovative individual. You must be able to think on your feet, work independently but also as part of a team with the ability to empower and inspire students.

Aston University is committed to the principles of the Athena SWAN Charter, recognised by a silver award. We pride ourselves on our vibrant, friendly, supportive working environment and collaborative atmosphere.

What we offer:

• Aston University is a dynamic and vibrant campus located within Birmingham city centre, which has excellent transport links via bus or train.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• A generous annual leave scheme with 25 days of bookable leave and a further 13 days of bank holiday and University Closure days.
• Everyday discounts to a number of activities and retailers.
• Great family-friendly policies.
• On-site gym and pool with discounted staff membership available.
• Further information on our Benefits and Rewards can be found on our website.

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for new applicants to the Skilled Worker visa route. See the official website for information about Skilled Worker eligibility criteria.

Anonymous shortlisting will be carried out for this role as part of Aston University’s commitment to equality and diversity and ensuring a fair and consistent approach to recruitment. Personal details that are included on application forms, including the candidate’s name and address, will not be disclosed to the shortlisting panel. CVs will not be considered as part of the shortlisting process.

The University celebrates the rights of freedom of speech and academic freedom and is committed to maintaining and protecting these rights within the law. An offer to work at Aston University will never be denied on the basis of an individual’s lawful expression of their beliefs, ideas, or opinions.

Aston University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. It promotes equality and diversity in all aspects of its work. We strive to have robust inclusivity strategies in place, to encourage colleagues to have the confidence and freedom to be themselves in the workplace.

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We recognise the value of flexible working. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss what flexible working options are available for particular roles.

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