Placements Officer

About the role

You will form an integral part of the School of Management’s Placements Team, taking responsibility for all aspects of undergraduate placement support. 

The team support students on courses with both 12 month placements, and 6-month placements. The role holder will be primarily supporting one of these courses alongside another team member 

As part of the School of Management’s Placements Team based in our brand-new School of Management building, you will ensure that services are efficient, effective and adapt to changing circumstances. The role has daily line management from the School’s Placements Manager, and the wider team work together under the guidance of the Head of Placements, Projects and International Studies. You will also work closely with other Undergraduate Placements Officers, Placements Administrators, plus the Director of Studies who will guide on academic issues. 

The role involves account-managing companies, identifying and developing new placement opportunities, managing students and employer recruitment processes, preparing students, designing and delivering a Professional Development Programme, developing common systems and standardised processes on best practice and ensuring that relevant country legislation, University regulations and procedures are adhered to. 

This is a busy and varied role involving daily communication with academic and professional services staff, students, and current/potential employers. You will need to have excellent organisational skills, demonstrate a good use of initiative, and have the ability to multi-task and prioritise. Diplomacy, tact and cultural awareness are key to developing strong links that will provide placements in the UK and around the world. 

More information about the School of Management, its undergraduate courses and placement schemes can be found via these links: 

• Courses in School of Management
• The placement advantage 
• Placement students make sense for businesses

Further information

For informal discussions about the role please contact Cait Kirkpatrick, Placements Manager – chk41@bath.ac.uk or Ben Smith, Head of Employability - bms23@bath.ac.uk

This role is offered on a part time (29.20 hours per week) fixed term basis with and expected end date of 19/12/2025.

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