Placement and Internships Lead

Who we are

Now rated a top three modern University in London, we provide an engaging portfolio of apprenticeships, short courses, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. We also have an excellent research profile and were jointly recognised as the best modern university in the country for research, and the highest-ranked modern university in London in REF2021.

The Role

As a Placement and Internships Lead (Maternity Cover), you will work as part of a dedicated student facing team to improve graduate outcomes by delivering activities and providing support to enhance the career development of Roehampton students and graduates.

We have an ambitious strategy to ensure that an increasing number of students have access to placements or work-based learning opportunities. All undergraduate programmes now have the option of an integrated placement year with many postgraduate programmes also offering placement options.

Key elements of this role include building our reputation with employers, developing strong networks to enable this and actively source placement opportunities exclusively for our students. This will include consulting with employers to ensure roles are fit for purpose, are effectively advertised and suitable students are shortlisted for opportunities.

The appointment is offered on a fixed term contract basis for 12 months as maternity cover subject to references.

It is expected that the candidate can start w/c 7th September 2026, with a year-long contract ending in September 2027.

If you have any specific questions on the role, please contact bev.jennison@roehampton.ac.uk

The University is committed to promoting diversity and equality of opportunity and aims to create a culture and environment where students and staff are treated fairly. The University is an equal opportunities and ‘disability confident’ employer.

Staff have access to our highly competitive RoePlus benefits package ranging from sector leading family related leave, discounts at over 200 high street shops and brands, discounted IT hardware and software and a University’s Retirement Savings Group Pension Plan, a defined contribution scheme.

The closing date for completed applications is: Sunday 12th July 2026

It is expected that interviews will be held in In person on campus Monday 27th July 2026.

You are encouraged to apply promptly, as we reserve the right to close the role and interview before the dates stated above.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this role. Candidates who apply for this role must already hold the legal right to work in the UK

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