Professional Practice and Portfolio Coordinator (2 Posts)

Location: Aston University Main Campus

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the newly formed Clinical Placements Team within the School of Medicine, Pharmacy and Biosciences and the School of Psychology, Health and Clinical Studies as a Professional Practice and Portfolio Coordinator.

You will provide administrative support for the University’s clinical placement and professional practice activities. These operations are critical to the delivery University’s 2030 strategy. You will work closely with a range of colleagues to ensure an effective, efficient and customer-focused support service to students, academic staff, clinical placement providers and other external stakeholders.

You will proactively support the continual development, improvement and implementation of associated operating procedures and systems reflecting University and programme specific requirements plus appropriate standards and expectations of professional, statutory and regulatory bodies (PSRSBs), NHS(E) and other relevant external organisations.

The role holder will collaborate with other colleagues across the Schools, in Academic Registry and other central services to ensure a high-quality seamless student journey and support the efficient operational management of the Schools and University.

Educated to A level or equivalent, you will have substantial administrative experience within the higher education or healthcare sector. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential for the role, along with the ability to work without close supervision.

This role is campus based, with some flexibility to work from home.

Aston University is located within Birmingham City Centre and has accessible transport links, via bus or train, and a cycle to work scheme.
 
For further information and informal discussions about this post, please contact Tim Batty (Professional Practice Officer) Email: t.batty@aston.ac.uk.

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Closing Date: 23.59 hours GMT on Wednesday 11 February 2026

Interview Date: To be confirmed

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