Placements and Employability Adviser

Salary: Full time starting salary is normally in the range £36,130 to £45,413 with potential progression once in post to £48,149

Contract Type: Fixed Term contract up to June 2026

Role Summary

Working as part of the Birmingham Business School Careers team reporting directly to the Careers Consultant (UG), you will be responsible for the delivery of placement, internship, and careers support for BBS undergraduate students both on-campus and overseas. 

The post holder will design and deliver programmes that improve the placement and internship outcomes of undergraduate students in the UK, Singapore, and Dubai; in partnership with academic and professional services staff in the areas of Accounting, Economics, Finance, Marketing, Management, and Strategy & International Business. A large portion of the role will involve supporting undergraduate students helping to secure year-long placements as part of four-year Year in Industry degrees. 

Main Duties

• To advise and guide students (in groups or as individuals, online and in person) about the application process including, CVs, application forms, assessment centres, interviews, and selection tests.
• Deliver careers related workshops to prepare student for placements and graduate jobs and help them to reflect on their experiences.
• Promote opportunities and benefits to students in a range of media including, but not limited to, flyers, presentations, documents, video, and online activity. 
• Advise students on their applications and on the requirements of them in undertaking a placement; providing a point of contact while the students are on placement and to provide feedback to employers following a placement. 
• Represent BBS to prospective employers and seeking appropriate new opportunities both nationally and internationally to include liaising with employers regarding visits to campus for recruitment events ensuring that employer needs are met, students and staff are aware of the events, and a collaborative approach is used across BBS, CoSS, and UoB.

Person Specification

• Degree-level education or equivalent experience.
• Ability to advise on CVs, cover letters, applications, and interview techniques.
• Proven track record of delivering engaging employability initiatives, including student workshops and employer events.
• Demonstrate a good understanding of work-related learning, employability trends, and career pathways.
• Student-Centred Approach – proactive and engaging approach to student support, ensuring inclusivity, accessibility, and tailored support for individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong communication skills to engage students and employers effectively.
• Ability to prioritise and progress work reliably and thoroughly, sometimes under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Ability to engage and negotiate effectively with senior academics, fellow professionals, external partners, and international recruiters to secure high-quality opportunities for students.
• Aptitude to work autonomously while also collaborating effectively as a team member.
• Willingness to work outside normal working hours, including weekends, to support key initiatives.
• Willingness to travel and work overseas as required to support student placements and employer partnerships.
• Proficiency in maintaining databases and tracking placements.

Informal enquiries can be made to Stef Cope, email: s.j.cope@bham.ac.uk.

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