Placement Assistant - 18.25 HPW - FTC Until 31/03/2028

UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER; England; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Chester is seeking a proactive Placement Assistant to support the administration of student placements across healthcare programmes. The role involves maintaining accurate records, handling enquiries, and assisting with placement allocation processes.

Educated to A-Level standard with admin experience; HE or placement admin experience is a plus. Part-time role (18.25 hours across 3–4 days) with flexibility and customer-focused service delivery.

Qualifications

• Educated to A-Level standard (or equivalent) and with experience in an administrative environment.
• Experience in Higher Education or placement administration would be an advantage.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail are essential.
• Proactive team player who enjoys building positive relationships and delivering an excellent student experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for placement activities and help maintain accurate records.
• Manage enquiries and support placement allocation processes.
• Update essential information across a range of systems/databases.
• Support the day-to-day running of placement services and stakeholders (colleagues, academics, providers).

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

IT systems

Customer-focused

Stakeholder management

Education

A-Level/Equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database systems

Job description

Placement Assistant - 18.25 Hours Per Week (over 3-4 days with some flexibility)

Are you organised, proactive and looking for a role where your work makes a real difference?

The Faculty of Health, Medicine and Society is seeking an enthusiastic and highly organised Placement Assistant to join our Placement Team and support the administration of student placements across our healthcare programmes.

In this varied role, you will provide administrative support for placement activities, helping to maintain accurate records, manage enquiries, support placement allocation processes and ensure essential information is updated across a range of systems and databases. You will play a vital role in the day-to-day running of placement services, supporting colleagues, academics and placement providers.

We are looking for someone with excellent organisational skills, strong attention to detail, and confidence using a range of IT systems. With a customer-focused approach, you will enjoy working with a variety of stakeholders and be able to manage a busy workload while maintaining accuracy and professionalism. Previous administrative experience is essential, while experience in Higher Education or placement administration would be an advantage.

Educated to A-Level standard (or equivalent) and with experience in an administrative environment, you will be a proactive team player who enjoys building positive relationships and delivering an excellent student experience.

Join us and be part of a team that helps students take the next step towards rewarding careers in Health, Medicine and Society.

We encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants.