Placements Coordinator

The University of Northampton; Northampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A UK university in Northampton is seeking a part-time coordinator to support student placements. The successful candidate will provide administrative services while working closely with academic teams and placement organizations. A GCSE or equivalent is required. The position is part-time, with a commitment of 22 hours per week until July 2027, focusing on delivering excellent customer service and meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to carry out administrative tasks using initiative.
• Exceptional customer service skills with flexibility.
• Effective communication skills in various formats.

Responsibilities

• Support the administration of student placements and services.
• Coordinate tasks using own initiative.
• Work effectively in a team to meet deadlines.

Education

GCSE or equivalent vocational qualification (NVQ 3 or equivalent)

Job description

Position Details

Part time - Fixed term: 22 hours per week until July 2027.

Interview Date: 14 January 2026.

Overview

The Student Futures' Placements Team provides support, guidance and administrative services for students, academic programme teams and the organisations that provide placement opportunities that are assessed as part of a student's course. The University is seeking an experienced, client focused coordinator to provide professional administrative services. You will be undertaking a range of activities, working with academic teams and organisations providing placements, delivering exceptional services to our students.

Responsibilities

• Carry out work in a way that best supports UON and students, using increased flexibility to facilitate greater freedom and autonomy.
• Follow procedures and use own initiative, coordinating administration tasks.
• Deliver excellence in customer service, working alongside other coordinators.
• Ensure that personal and team deadlines are met with a high degree of accuracy.
• Use a range of communication skills, in person, over the telephone and through IT systems and technologies.

Qualifications

• GCSE or equivalent vocational qualification (NVQ 3 or equivalent).
• Disability Confident.

Disability Confident

A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. In certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people.