Placement Administrator

Leeds Trinity University; Horsforth; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Leeds Trinity University is seeking a highly organised Placement Administrator to join the Graduate Outcomes and Enterprise Directorate, based in the Professional Placements Team. You will support placements across the Directorate, handling enquiries, records, and communications to ensure smooth operation of the placement lifecycle.

The role emphasizes accuracy, multitasking, and collaborative working with students, providers, and colleagues to enhance the placement offering and ensure

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational skills and close attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently in a busy administrative environment.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.
• Experience with MS Teams, MS Excel, data handling, and reporting processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage shared inboxes and respond to general enquiries.
• Maintain and process placement records and paperwork.
• Maintain up-to-date resources and minuting meetings.
• Support placement-related events and communications.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Communication skills

Problem-solving

MS Teams

MS Excel

Data handling

Tools

MS Teams

MS Excel

Job description

If you have any queries about the role, please contact Megan Kearney, Professional Placements & Employability Manager, via .

If you have any queries about the application process, please email or call 0113 283 7130.

Leeds Trinity University values diversity and inclusion and particularly encourages applications from the following groups as they are currently under-represented within the University: Women, LGBTQ+ and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic applicants, as well as candidates with disabilities, whether hidden or otherwise. The University will consider all forms of flexible working arrangements.

Please note that we do not accept speculative CVs or unsolicited calls from recruitment agencies.

We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Placement Administrator to join our Graduate Outcomes and Enterprise Directorate. You will support Placements across the Directorate whilst being based in the Professional Placements Team.

Working in our Professional Placements Team, this role will contribute to our strategic aim to be a career-led University, ensuring we develop our learners for careers of the future. With every undergraduate degree programme including a compulsory placement and work-based learning opportunities throughout, this unique feature provides an exciting opportunity to join the team as we grow and enhance our current provision.

As the first point of contact for enquiries, you will provide professional and timely support to a range of people including students, placement providers and colleagues. Duties include managing shared inboxes, maintaining and processing placement records and paperwork, maintaining up-to-date resources, minuting meetings, and supporting placement-related events and communications. You will also assist in reviewing systems and processes, supporting student and provider engagement, and ensuring compliance throughout the placement lifecycle.

Excellent organisational skills, a close attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently are essential. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are also key. Experience with MS Teams, MS Excel, data handling, and working in a busy administrative environment is desirable.

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to student success and work collaboratively with colleagues across a dynamic and impactful department.