Placements Intern

Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering

Full-Time, Fixed Term until July 2027. On campus only.

Eligibility: This role is only open to Loughborough University Undergraduate students who are currently in their middle years of study with a degree expected to be awarded in June 2028. Students in their final year are not eligible.

The Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical & Manufacturing Engineering is looking to appoint a Placements Intern to join the established team to maintain and further our ambitions. As a team player, the Placements Intern will support students to find work placements, provide advice and guidance in the recruitment cycle, and seek new opportunities with our partners to support the strategic aim to grow a more enterprising culture within the school.

The successful candidate will have an interest in employability, placements, or careers and possess excellent administrative skills including IT, internet searching, communication, marketing and ideally providing advice to students and/or young people. Additionally, building excellent collaborative working relationships with other parts of the University, good customer service, and a keen eye for attention to detail are also desirable.

For more information refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

Application Process

Application closing date: 2 March 2026

It is essential that you complete the Supporting Information section and upload a CV or email your CV separately.

Our Benefits

At Loughborough, our benefits are designed to support your life inside and outside of work, helping you to thrive and feel valued as part of our community. Examples of our benefits include:

• Time off - generous holiday allowance, including 14 university closure days and bank holidays, with the option to buy extra through our holiday purchase scheme
• Where you work – access to a range of fantastic facilities with plenty of green space across our 523-acre East Midlands campus, plus an exciting community at our London campus on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
• Financial wellbeing – competitive pay, two excellent pension schemes, and everyday savings opportunities
• Support for you and those close to you - through our range of life event leave policies as well as access to an on-site nursery at our East Midlands campus, flexible and hybrid working options
• Health and wellbeing – discounted gym memberships and access to world-class sporting facilities, including physiotherapy, plus healthcare offers such as eyesight testing and wellbeing support
• Travel and sustainability - access to our electric vehicle and cycle-to-work schemes, as well as a variety of travel offers to support sustainable commuting

Discover more about the full range of rewards and benefits at Loughborough University.

Loughborough University is committed to achieving equality and valuing diversity in all aspects of employment and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.