Employer Engagement Officer- FTC 12 Months

The University of West London (UWL) is ranked the best modern* university (non-specialist) in London in the Complete University Guide 2025. 

We are ranked 30th university in the UK in The Guardian University Guide 2025, Number 1 London university for overall student satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2024 and Best university for Student Experience and Teaching Quality in the UK in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024.

The UWL community is a diverse body of students and staff who work together to create an environment of success and achievement. We celebrate the diversity of our staff and promote our values in practice through our commitment to inclusivity, progression, and success. 

*University status awarded in or after 1992

The Department 

The Placement and Employment Service engage with employers, students, academic schools, central service departments and the local community to expand the choice and quality of employment opportunities on offer across disciplines with the aim of enhancing our students’ exposure to the world of work.     

The Role  

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Employer Engagement Officer to help increase the number of job opportunities for students and graduates and to coordinate the diverse of employer engagement activities at UWL.  

The role involves working with employers to source opportunities, organising careers fairs and employer events on campus and providing information and advice to employers.  This role will also involve supporting the internal student recruitment service (UWL Talent Bank) and ensuring that all parties have a clear expectation of what is required of them.   

The Person 

You will have demonstrable customer service skills, initiative and the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders. You will also have proficient IT skills including experience of maintaining database systems.   

 This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who is well organised, able to prioritise and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment.  

How to Apply  

To apply click on ‘Apply Online’ and fill out the application form. Further information about the application process can be found here: https://jobs.uwl.ac.uk/display.aspx?id=1253&pid=0  

Please email hr.recruitment@uwl.ac.uk  if you need any assistance with the application process. 

Interviews are expected to be held in 31st July 2025.   

For informal enquiries about the position please contact Jonathan Eastwood, Head of Careers and Volunteering Service- jonathan.eastwood@uwl.ac.uk  

Additional Information  

Read more about working at the University of West London at https://www.uwl.ac.uk/about-us/how-university-works/why-work-uwl 

Our department is under-represented in terms of staff from minority ethnic backgrounds, of LGBT+ identities, and with disabilities. UWL is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter, and is a Disability Confident Employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly those mentioned above to increase diversity in our workforce.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.  

This position does not meet the University criteria for Skilled Worker sponsorship.

Please be advised that it is expected that appointment within a grade will normally be at the minimum point. 

We will intermittently review the applications as part of this open advert, therefore if successful, you will be shortlisted and contacted at any time. 

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