Placement & Internship Adviser (Maternity Cover)

Location:

South Kensington & satellite campuses with some hybrid working (typically a minimum of 2-3 days per week is expected on campus)

About the role:

Join Imperial College London’s central Careers Service and play a key role in helping students and graduates navigate their next steps with confidence. The Careers Service supports undergraduates and postgraduates across all years of study, working closely with academic departments, employers, alumni and internal partners to create impactful career support, insight opportunities & development experiences.

What you would be doing:
As a Placement and Internship Adviser, you will combine relationship management, student support, operational planning and programme delivery to ensure these opportunities are high-quality, well-supported and impactful for all participants.

You will be responsible for the full lifecycle of the Career’s Service’s experiential learning schemes. These currently include Alumni Mentoring, Ask an Alum, Work Shadowing, the Professional Project Fund and the SME and White City Internship schemes.

• Managing application, matching, shortlisting and selection processes, ensuring fairness, transparency and a positive student experience.
• Preparing students to engage effectively with their experiences, including providing guidance, training & ongoing support.
• Monitoring participation and engagement, responding to issues as they arise, and supporting both students and hosts throughout delivery.
• Leading on reflection and evaluation, using feedback and data to inform continuous improvement of schemes.

What we are looking for:

• Experience working in a student-facing, employability, careers, higher education or graduate recruitment context.
• The ability to work proactively and with initiative, identifying what needs to be done & taking ownership of tasks.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple schemes, deadlines and stakeholders at the same time.
• A commitment to excellent customer service and care, with a genuine desire to support students, alumni, external partners and internal colleagues.
• The ability to support students in preparing for work and insight experiences, including an understanding of workplace expectations & relevant legal and regulatory requirements.
• Confidence in representing Imperial and its students to employers and opportunity providers, and in communicating the value of Imperial’s talent and Careers Service offer.
• Experience developing and maintaining productive relationships with employers and other partners, including SMEs and larger organisations, to support meaningful opportunities for students.
• Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience using Microsoft Office, managing large data sets, and handling information accurately and efficiently.
• Confidence in supporting scheme funding, reporting and budget monitoring.
• The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, using tact and diplomacy to build effective working relationships.
• A strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in the design and delivery of opportunities.

What we can offer you:

• Hybrid working structure
• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution & be part of our mission to continue science for humanity
• A sector-leading salary a& nd remuneration package (including 39 days off a year (FTE) & generous pension schemes)
• Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and a cycle-to-work scheme
• Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel
• A diverse, inclusive, & collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources designed to support your personal & professional wellbeing.

Further Information

Candidates are required to complete an online application - CVs only will not be considered.

Interviews will take place in-person on March 17 & 18, 2026, at our South Kensington campus in London. Only reasonable UK travel expenses will be reimbursed.

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