Training & Placement Officer

University of Stirling RAK Campus; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowance

Company vehicle access

Job summary

The University of Stirling RAK Campus is seeking a Training Placement Officer responsible for building strong corporate relationships to secure internships and placements for students across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

You will travel to Dubai and Abu Dhabi, engage HR leaders and CEOs, organize campus recruitment drives, prepare students, and track outcomes to enhance employability and create lasting industry partnerships.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree is required.
• 3–5 years prior experience working with a university or vocational education institution.

Responsibilities

• Identify, approach and establish relationships with HR heads, CEOs, directors and senior decision-makers.
• Conduct regular corporate visits to generate internship and placement opportunities for students.
• Develop long-term partnerships with companies across industries.
• Represent the university professionally during corporate meetings and networking events.
• Build and maintain a database of employers and industry contacts.
• Coordinate internship and placement drives throughout the academic year.
• Match suitable candidates with employer requirements.
• Plan and deliver weekly/monthly placement reports and employer feedback.

Skills

Corporate relations

Networking

Stakeholder management

Education

Master’s degree

Job description

The Training Placement Officer is responsible for developing strong corporate relationships to secure internship and placement opportunities for students across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. The role requires proactive engagement with HR leaders, talent acquisition managers, CEOs, business owners, and other decision‑makers to establish strategic partnerships with organizations across Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The incumbent acts as the university’s corporate representative, promoting the quality of its academic programmes, student competencies, certifications, projects and employability initiatives while ensuring students receive meaningful internship and placement opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, approach, and establish relationships with HR heads, CEOs, directors, talent acquisition managers, and senior decision‑makers in corporate organisations.
• Conduct regular corporate visits to generate internship and placement opportunities for university students.
• Develop long‑term partnerships with companies across various industries.
• Represent the university professionally during corporate meetings and networking events.
• Build and maintain a comprehensive database of employers and industry contacts.
• Secure internship opportunities aligned with students’ academic programmes.
• Generate placement opportunities for graduating students.
• Coordinate internship and placement drives throughout the academic year.
• Match suitable candidates with employer requirements.
• Track internship completion and placement outcomes.
• Maintain continuous engagement with corporate partners.
• Understand employer hiring requirements and communicate them to students.
• Organise campus recruitment drives, employer presentations, networking events and career fairs.
• Collect employer feedback regarding student performance.
• Coordinate with academic departments to identify placement‑ready students.
• Support students in preparing professional CVs and interview readiness.
• Explore new corporate sectors and emerging industries.
• Develop partnerships with multinational companies, SMEs, government entities and other organisations.
• Maintain records of corporate visits, meetings, internships, placements and employer feedback.
• Prepare weekly and monthly placement reports.
• Maintain an updated employer database and placement statistics.

Travel Requirements

The role is primarily field‑based. The successful candidate is expected to spend four (4) working days each week visiting companies and meeting prospective employers across Dubai and Abu Dhabi, and one (1) working day each week at the university for reporting, planning, student meetings and administrative activities. Regular travel within the UAE is an essential part of the role. A valid UAE driving licence and access to a personal vehicle are required. An allowance will be provided. Only candidates who own or have regular access to a car will be considered.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree.
• Minimum 3–5 years prior experience working with a university or vocational education institution.