Placements Administration Coordinator

Birmingham City University; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Birmingham City University is seeking a Placements Administrator to join the Directorate of Student and Academic Services for a six-month fixed-term appointment. You will support the delivery of high-quality placement experiences across a range of programs, ensuring students are matched with compliant, supportive settings that enhance their learning and professional development.

You will work closely with academic colleagues, placement providers, and teams across the University, contributing to

Qualifications

• Experience working in a busy administrative environment.
• Excellent organisational and time‑management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Confidence in using digital systems for data and records management.
• Strong attention to detail, with high standards of accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Administering professional placements across a designated portfolio of programmes, ensuring accurate data and record-keeping.
• Supporting Schools with placement planning and coordination, including servicing meetings with placement partners.
• Allocating students to placement opportunities in line with programme requirements and compliance standards.
• Working with the Placements Finance and Reporting Team to ensure data accuracy and timely processing of payments.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with external partners, resolving queries and ensuring agreed actions are completed.
• Providing clear, supportive advice to students on placement options, processes, and requirements.
• Managing placement-related administration including travel reimbursements, Occupational Health referrals, and uniform allocations.
• Contributing to the development and improvement of process guides, resources, and documentation.
• Supporting wider University events such as enrolment, graduation, open days, and clearing when required.

Skills

Administrative experience

Organizational skills

Time management

Digital systems

Attention to detail

Job description

Birmingham City University is seeking a Placements Administrator to join the Directorate of Student and Academic Services for a six-month fixed-term appointment. You will support the delivery of high-quality placement experiences across a range of programs, ensuring students are matched with compliant, supportive settings that enhance their learning and professional development.

You will work closely with academic colleagues, placement providers, and teams across the University, contributing to