SS198 – Placement and Employment Coordinator

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Student Services
Salary:

£28,130 to £33,901
per annum

Release Date:  

Tuesday 06 September 2022

Closing Date:  

Friday 23 September 2022

Interview Date:  

Tuesday 04 October 2022

Reference:  

SS198

The University of West London (UWL) is one of the top 40 universities in the UK and the top modern university in London according to the influential Guardian University Guide 2021*. 

We were also named University of the Year for Student Experience in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021, being described by the editor as “regularly among the top-performing universities” and proving that “it is possible for a London-based institution to achieve outstanding levels of student satisfaction beyond other universities”.  

Over the last few years, we have invested more than £150 million in our campus to create an inspiring social and learning environment for students. The University puts our students at the heart of everything we do: dedicated to providing an excellent student experience delivering positive, life-changing outcomes – a combination of career focused courses and tailored pedagogic care delivered within a supportive community.  

Placement and Employment Services

The Placement and Employment Service engage with employers, students, academic schools, central service departments and the local community to expand the choice and quality of employment opportunities on offer across disciplines with the aim of enhancing our students’ exposure to the world of work.  

The Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Placement & Employment Coordinator to work with the wider team in acting as the first point of contact, offering information and guidance to students’ schools/colleges and employers. 

Further responsibilities include providing administrative support for the internal Talent Bank recruitment service, processing high volume placement and employment opportunities, and monitoring and tracking student placement activity.

The role involves working with employers to source and advertise opportunities, organising careers fairs and employer events and providing information and advice to employers and students.

The Person

You will also have proficient IT skills including experience of maintaining database systems. 

You will have demonstrable customer service skills, initiative, and the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders. 

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who is well organised, able to prioritise and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment in an administration-led role.

How to Apply

To apply click on ‘Apply Online’ and fill out the application form. Further information about the application process can be found here: https://jobs.uwl.ac.uk/display.aspx?id=1253&pid=0

Please email hr.recruitment@uwl.ac.uk if you need any assistance with the application process.

Interviews are expected to be held Tuesday 4th October 2022. 

Additional Information

Read more about working at the University of West London at https://www.uwl.ac.uk/about-us/how-university-works/why-work-uwl

UWL is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter, and is a Disability Confident Employer as well as a Diversity Champion for Stonewall, the leading LGBT+ rights organisation. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly those mentioned above to increase diversity in our workforce.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

Please be advised that it is expected that appointment within a grade will normally be at the minimum point. 

This position does not meet the University criteria for Skilled Worker sponsorship.

The University of West London reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.

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