Placements Officer

Full time and fixed term until 31 May 2026.

A secondment opportunity will be considered for internal applicants. 

Loughborough Business School is an integral part of Loughborough University’s learning offering, covering the disciplines of business, management, finance, accounting and economics.  Guided by the ethos of ‘Progress with Purpose’, our forward-thinking approach to research and teaching empowers staff and students to drive change, both within and beyond the University. 

We are consistently ranked as a top 10 UK university in national league tables and Loughborough Business School also holds triple accreditation from AMBA, EQUIS and AACSB. Our position within the higher education sector has been developed by our excellence driven approach and a welcoming, vibrant international community of staff and students. Whether you are an innovative academic aiming to make a difference in the world, or an ambitious professional in search of a rewarding career in higher education, you can make progress with purpose at Loughborough Business School. 

The role and what we’re looking for 

Reporting to the Placements Manager, the Placements Officer will provide support to all aspects of the Business School placement process and to help the Placements Team maintain and develop close links with industry.

To provide support and guidance to students throughout the placement process including extending and enhancing student engagement and participation in placements to maximise the students experience and graduate outcomes.

This post is available on a full-time, fixed term basis, with a start date of as soon as practically possible. A secondment opportunity will be considered for internal applicants.

Hybrid working is also available, with a mix of working in the office and from home. 

Application and assessment process 

The closing date for applications is Sunday 26 October 2025

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 12 November 2025 

For informal enquiries please contact Taraneh Beecroft, Placements Manager, at T.Beecroft@lboro.ac.uk.

Why should you apply?  

This is a fantastic opportunity to join the Loughborough Business School as part of the Placements Team. As well as Loughborough being a great place to work, we offer a generous employment package - find out more about the range of Loughborough Benefits on our website, including our generous annual leave allowance. 

Reasonable Adjustments   

We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that you may need during the recruitment process. If there are adjustments that you would like to request, please contact Tomasz Cendrowski, Operations Officer at T.K.Cendrowski@lboro.ac.uk.

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

Our Benefits

We’re committed to creating an environment where you can flourish. You’ll enjoy generous time off, including 14 university closure days and bank holidays, plus a holiday purchase scheme. Other benefits include flexible and hybrid working options, family-friendly support, world-class sporting facilities, and a wide range of financial, health, and sustainability perks. Discover more about our full range of rewards and benefits.

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