Placements Officer

Adecco (Portugal); City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Professional development and training

Vibrant workplace culture that values

Meaningful impact on students' careers

Job summary

Adecco is seeking a dedicated Placements Officer in London to strengthen student employability by coordinating placements and partnerships. The role involves supporting placement modules, liaising with employers, and organising campus events.

You will work with academic colleagues, maintain databases, and deliver pre- and post-placement workshops in a hybrid, full-time pattern. This is a temporary role with potential for further opportunities.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of employability, placements, internships, or work-based learning.
• Strong communication skills for diverse audiences.
• Excellent organisational skills to balance multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in IT including Microsoft Office and Google Suite.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for placement modules and manage employer relationships.
• Collaborate with academic colleagues to support students on placement modules.
• Identify and engage potential placement partners to expand opportunities.
• Serve as primary contact for staff and employers, handling enquiries and issues.
• Organise and promote campus events and careers fairs to support work-based learning.
• Maintain databases to track placement activities and provide progress reports.

Skills

Employability knowledge

Relationship building

Organisational skills

IT proficiency

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Placements Officer

Location: London WC1H 0XG

Contract Type: Temporary (6 months) Possible Temp-Perm opportunity.

Working Pattern: Full Time Monday - Friday, Hybrid

Salary: Competitive

Our client, a prominent organisation in the education sector, is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Placements Officer to join their Careers team. This pivotal role focuses on enhancing the employability of students and graduates by facilitating valuable placement opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support for new and existing placement modules, ensuring effective relationship management with employer partners and internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with academic colleagues to support students undertaking placement modules.
• Conduct research to identify and engage with potential placement partners, enhancing the variety of opportunities available.
• Act as the primary contact for staff and employers, addressing enquiries and resolving issues related to placements.
• Organise and promote campus events and careers fairs to support work-aligned learning opportunities.
• Maintain and develop databases to track student placement activities, providing regular progress reports to stakeholders.
• Design and deliver pre- and post-placement workshops and information sessions.
• Ensure compliance with university guidelines while negotiating placement agreements and conducting due diligence with placement providers.
• Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in all placement activities.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

The successful applicant will possess the following qualifications and experience:

• A solid understanding of employability, placements, internships, or work-based learning.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Excellent organisational skills, capable of balancing multiple priorities effectively.
• Proficiency in IT, including Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
• A proactive attitude towards problem-solving and decision-making.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships across various organisational boundaries.

Why Join Our Client?

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the academic and professional growth of students in a dynamic and supportive environment. The employer values innovation, collaboration, and inclusivity.

Typical Perks Include:

• Hybrid working arrangements to promote a balanced work-life dynamic.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Access to a vibrant workplace culture that promotes equality and diversity.
• A chance to make a meaningful impact on students' career journeys.

If you are a passionate individual with a strong commitment to supporting students in achieving their career aspirations, this role could be the perfect fit.

We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.