Placement Coordinator
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Salary
£31,236 - £35,608 per annum
Contractual Hours
36
Basis
Full time
Job Category/Type
Academic and Administrative Support, Clerical
Date Posted
07/10/2026
Job Reference
SRF54482
Role Details
This role is full time, permanent.
Closing Date:
23:59 on 30th October 2026
Interview Date:
TBC. The interview will include a presentation during the interview slot and an administrative task reflective of the expectations within the placement coordination role.
Due to the complexity of the Skilled Worker Visa route and eligibility criteria, applicants requiring sponsorship are recommended to check their eligibility on the Home Office website. We cannot provide advice to candidates at the application stage and will only discuss visa routes with candidates who are invited to interview.
There may be costs associated with a visa application, including the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS), which are not paid for by the University of Reading and cannot be claimed back.
The University of Reading provides a wide range of inclusive work-related and placement learning opportunities across its undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. These range from employer-led projects and shorter placements to professional placement year programmes.
Our award-winning Placement Team plays a vital role in helping students access high-quality experiences that build career confidence, enhance employability, and support both academic and professional success. We also support placement activity across our Professional, Statutory and Regulated programmes, including a substantial clinical portfolio and Initial Teacher Training.
Working closely with Placement Tutors, Careers Consultants and academic colleagues, the Placement Coordination Team, within which this role sits, supports students through curriculum-based placement preparation, one-to-one guidance, and engaging workshops and events.
About You
We are looking for a skilled careers professional with experience of placements, employability and early careers development. The successful candidate will possess excellent communication and organisational skills, a strong understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion, and a genuine commitment to supporting students to build their employability, confidence and readiness for the workplace as part of a team.
You will have:
- Experience of working with students in an early careers context, either higher education or within industry and recruitment
- Experience in designing, co-producing and delivering workshops and facilitating large group training
- Experience of facilitating student placements / internship schemes or similar in or outside of the curriculum
- Experience of working with students in an advisory or support role
- Strong organisation skills with the ability to prioritise, to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Strong IT, data management and administrative skills
The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2). Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.
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Sectors
Locations
Salary
£31,236 - £35,608 per annum
Contractual Hours
36
Basis
Full time
Job Category/Type
Academic and Administrative Support, Clerical
Date Posted
07/10/2026
Job Reference
SRF54482
Role Details
This role is full time, permanent.
Closing Date:
23:59 on 30th October 2026
Interview Date:
TBC. The interview will include a presentation during the interview slot and an administrative task reflective of the expectations within the placement coordination role.
Due to the complexity of the Skilled Worker Visa route and eligibility criteria, applicants requiring sponsorship are recommended to check their eligibility on the Home Office website. We cannot provide advice to candidates at the application stage and will only discuss visa routes with candidates who are invited to interview.
There may be costs associated with a visa application, including the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS), which are not paid for by the University of Reading and cannot be claimed back.
The University of Reading provides a wide range of inclusive work-related and placement learning opportunities across its undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. These range from employer-led projects and shorter placements to professional placement year programmes.
Our award-winning Placement Team plays a vital role in helping students access high-quality experiences that build career confidence, enhance employability, and support both academic and professional success. We also support placement activity across our Professional, Statutory and Regulated programmes, including a substantial clinical portfolio and Initial Teacher Training.
Working closely with Placement Tutors, Careers Consultants and academic colleagues, the Placement Coordination Team, within which this role sits, supports students through curriculum-based placement preparation, one-to-one guidance, and engaging workshops and events.
About You
We are looking for a skilled careers professional with experience of placements, employability and early careers development. The successful candidate will possess excellent communication and organisational skills, a strong understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion, and a genuine commitment to supporting students to build their employability, confidence and readiness for the workplace as part of a team.
You will have:
- Experience of working with students in an early careers context, either higher education or within industry and recruitment
- Experience in designing, co-producing and delivering workshops and facilitating large group training
- Experience of facilitating student placements / internship schemes or similar in or outside of the curriculum
- Experience of working with students in an advisory or support role
- Strong organisation skills with the ability to prioritise, to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Strong IT, data management and administrative skills
The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2). Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.
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