Placement and Work Experience Team Leader

Middlesex University London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Middlesex University London is seeking a Placement and Work Experience Team Leader to steer our growing programme of placement and work experience opportunities. Based within Careers and Futures, the role leads the development and delivery of non-PSRB placements, working with faculties and services to widen student participation and improve the quality of experiences.

You will build employer relationships, supervise a team, and use data to drive improvements in student outcomes and graduate

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams and projects in higher education or related sector.
• Strong stakeholder management and collaboration across complex organisations.
• Track record of developing employability initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of the university's placement and work experience portfolio.
• Manage a dedicated team and collaborate across faculties.
• Develop employer relationships and embed work placements within programmes.
• Use data and insights to drive continuous improvement and graduate employability.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Team management

Data analysis

Job description

Placement and Work Experience Team Leader

We are seeking a talented Placement and Work Experience Team Leader to lead our expanding provision of placement and work experience opportunities.

This is a newly created leadership role, working closely with a Placement and Opportunities Manager, reflecting the University's commitment to ensuring every student has access to meaningful workplace experiences that enhance their learning, employability and future success.

Based within Careers and Futures, you will lead the development and delivery of the University's non-PSRB placement and work experience portfolio, working across faculties and professional services to increase student participation in high-quality, work-related learning. You will manage a dedicated team and play a critical role in shaping the strategy, systems and partnerships that underpin an outstanding student placement experience.

You will build and strengthen employer relationships, work collaboratively with academic colleagues to embed work-placements within programmes, and ensure students receive high-quality support throughout their placement journey. You will also use data and insight to drive continuous improvement, enhance student outcomes and support institutional ambitions around graduate success and employability.

We are looking for a natural leader with a track record of developing employability, placement, careers or student success initiatives within higher education or a related sector. You will bring excellent stakeholder management skills, experience of leading teams and projects, and the ability to influence and collaborate across a complex organisation.

This is a unique opportunity to shape a growing area of the University's provision, lead a growing function and make a lasting impact on the student experience.

Join us and help create transformative opportunities that prepare students for successful futures.

For further information about the role, please contact Jack Tims, Head of Careers and Futures, via email at [e-mail]

Middlesex is committed to fostering an inclusive working environment. We encourage applications from underrepresented groups including people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups, disabled people, LGBTQ+ people, women, and gender non-conforming individuals. All recruitment decisions will be based on merit.

• We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff diversity networks, campus facilities and services to support staff from different backgrounds.

• Middlesex is home to a diverse community of professionals.
• We are a bronze award holder of the Athena Swan Charter and the Race Equality Charter, a Stonewall Top 100 employer and Gold award holder in 2023, and a Disability Confident Leader.