Placement Allocation Administrator

NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexibility

28–30 days annual leave

Job summary

Nottingham Trent University is seeking a proactive Placement Allocation Administrator to join the Practice Learning team. You will coordinate the allocation and administration of professional practice placements for Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Paramedicine and Social Work, ensuring placements meet regulatory and programme requirements.

The role requires excellent organisational skills, experience with databases, and strong interpersonal abilities to collaborate with students, academic staff,

Qualifications

• Organised and proactive with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience working with databases.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship‑building skills.
• Experience coordinating student placements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the allocation and administration of professional practice placements for Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Paramedicine and Social Work.
• Ensure students are placed appropriately and in line with professional, regulatory and programme requirements.
• Collaborate with students, academic colleagues, NHS and social care partners to support high‑quality placement experiences.
• Support the delivery of placement activity and maintain positive relationships with external placement providers across the region.

Job description

Inspire, drive change and save lives. Doing things differently. Placement Allocation Administrator

Salary- £28,063 - £30,185 per annum

Full time/ Permanent

About the Role

We are seeking an organised and proactive Placement Allocation Administrator to join our Practice Learning team and support the delivery of high-quality placement experiences for students across Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Paramedicine, and Social Work programmes.

This is a pivotal role within Nottingham Institute of Health and Social Care, responsible for coordinating the allocation and administration of professional practice placements, ensuring students are placed appropriately and in line with professional, regulatory, and programme requirements.

The successful candidate will be highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities. You will be confident working with databases with a good attention to detail. Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills are essential, as the role requires effective collaboration with students, academic colleagues, NHS and social care partners, to support the delivery of high-quality placement experiences.

Working closely with academic teams, healthcare and social care placement providers, and students, you will contribute to the smooth running of placement activity, supporting student success and maintaining positive relationships with our external partners. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the education of future healthcare and social care professionals. You will join a supportive team committed to delivering an excellent student experience and maintaining strong partnerships with placement providers across the region.

We consider applications even if you don't meet every single one of the requirements, so don't be put off if you don't match them perfectly.

Interview Date: w/c 23rd November 2026

About Us

Nottingham Institute of Health and Social Care brings together expert and enthusiastic staff from across the health, social care, and social work sectors, many of whom are experienced practitioners and recognised leaders in their fields. Our academics are actively engaged in research and scholarship, with work that is widely published and directly informs our curriculum, ensuring students benefit from a contemporary, evidence-based and professionally relevant learning experience.

We are committed to providing a vibrant, inclusive and supportive learning environment where teaching is grounded in research, professional practice and a strong commitment to student success. By fostering collaboration between students, practitioners, researchers and external partners, we prepare graduates to make a meaningful impact within their professions and communities.

The Institute is dedicated to developing innovative education and research that addresses the challenges facing health and social care services today. Through our strong partnerships with healthcare, social care and community organisations, we strive to make a positive contribution to improving health, wellbeing and social outcomes for all. Our ambition is to equip the next generation of professionals with the knowledge, skills and values needed to lead change and improve lives in an evolving health and social care landscape.

For any informal queries about the role or the team, please contact Anne Felton Academic Director Nottingham Institute of Health and Social Care at [e-mail] or Amy Underwood, Placement and Engagement Manager [e-mail]

Join Us

• Hybrid working - We support flexible ways of working through a combination of campus-based and home working where applicable. For full-time roles, this includes a minimum of 60% on-campus commitment. We trust colleagues to work with their teams to shape working patterns that enable them to deliver the best possible outcomes for their stakeholders.
• Flexibility - We welcome and support a range of working patterns and approaches, helping colleagues balance their work and personal commitments while meeting the needs of the role.
• 28 - 30 days annual leave, plus statutory bank holidays and 5 university closure days pro rata.
• Salary Sacrifice Retirement Savings Plan with life assurance and income protection. Available to colleagues who choose to opt out of the contractual pension scheme. Minimum colleague contributions of 0% matched with minimum NTU contributions of 8%.
• Range of health and wellbeing services, including a Health Cash Plan, voluntary benefits, discounts, and savings for all colleagues.
• Access to a wealth of formal and informal professional development opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career.
• We are committed to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion across all areas of our work. We actively promote a culture of respect and belonging and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. For more information please click here - Equality, Diversity and Inclusion | Nottingham Trent University
• And a whole lot more...Find out more about the range of benefits we offer.

Come and be part of our success.

Safe and Inclusive

At NTU, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our students and colleagues. By championing positive wellbeing, we promote an environment where all can thrive and reach their full potential. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team.

Please note that unfortunately, this role has been assessed as ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system however, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. For more information visit the Government Skilled Worker visa support page. However, applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, but who would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. Please consult the Home Office website for further information.

Please note that this role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions.