Industry Placement Coordinator

Aston University; Saltley; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK educational institution is seeking an Industry Placement Coordinator to develop relationships with local employers and generate placement opportunities for T-Level students. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills, confidence in lead generation, and ideally, experience in relevant fields like Engineering or Business. The role requires own transport, with opportunities for flexible working. The deadline for applications is 15 October 2025.

Benefits

High-quality CPD and training

Employee benefit scheme including counselling

Inclusive and diverse work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in relationship building or strong communication skills.
• Confident to generate leads over the telephone.
• Knowledge of the local and regional labour market is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop lasting relationships with local employers.
• Engage with external employers to support placements.
• Provide internal student liaison as part of the placement team.
• Travel as required; own transport is essential.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication skills

Lead generation

Knowledge of local labour market

Job description

Overview

Do you have experience in relationship building? Do you have the passion and motivation to work with aspirational young people and employers? Following a significant success and expansion of our T level programmes we are looking for an Industry Placement Coordinator to help develop lasting relationships with local employers and help to generate placement opportunities for our T-Level students and employment opportunities. Aston University Engineering is recognised as a national leader for T-Levels and benefits from a strong reputation and sponsorship from many of the UK's leading businesses. Our T-Levels include Engineering: Manufacturing, Civil Engineering, Aerospace, Health: Nursing, Midwifery, Optometry, Business: Accounting, Finance and Legal. We are seeking a positive and confident person with excellent communication skills to join our existing placement team. Training is provided, however, we are seeking individuals who either have experience in one of the above subjects or strong skills at relationship building and be confident to generate leads over the telephone. Knowledge of the local and regional labour market is an advantage, as is some experience of sales, but personality, drive and commitment are most important. It is essential that you have your own transport and business insurance would be provided for this role, as you will be expected to travel. This is an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic team on this significant program and provide a blend of external employer engagement and networking alongside internal student liaison and support. Opportunities for flexible working exist with this role.

Responsibilities

• Develop lasting relationships with local employers and generate placement opportunities for T-Level students and employment opportunities.
• Engage with external employers and network to support placement and employment pathways.
• Provide internal student liaison and support as part of the placement team.
• Travel as required; own transport is essential.

Qualifications and requirements

• Experience in relationship building, or strong communication skills and ability to generate leads over the telephone.
• Knowledge of the local and regional labour market is an advantage; some experience of sales is helpful.
• Positive, confident, and proactive approach with good interpersonal skills.
• Training is provided; however, individuals who have experience in Engineering, Manufacturing, Civil Engineering, Aerospace, Health (Nursing, Midwifery, Optometry), or Business (Accounting, Finance, Legal) are desirable.
• Own transport; willingness to travel; business insurance would be provided for the role.

Benefits

• Join a high-performing and supportive team
• Work in a unique STEM-focused educational trust
• Contribute to the success of our students\' academic journeys
• Access to high-quality CPD and training
• Access to employee benefit scheme including counselling, physiotherapy and other benefits
• Inclusive, diverse and forward-thinking work environment

Aston University STEM Education Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Aston University STEM Education Academy Trust welcomes applications from all sectors of the community and is an equal opportunities employer. Closing Date: 15 October 2025 12 Noon