Placements Officer (Redeployee Aplicants Only)

City University London; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in London seeks a Placements Officer to coordinate student placements and ensure compliance with professional requirements. The role requires strong administrative skills, attention to detail, and effective communication with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have experience in higher education and the ability to manage records efficiently. This position is only open to current redeployers within the institution, with applications due by January 4, 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative roles within higher education.
• Understanding of placement processes and compliance.
• Ability to interpret policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate student placements and maintain records.
• Act as a contact for students and placement providers.
• Ensure compliance with professional requirements.

Skills

Administrative experience

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in IT systems

Job description

Placements Officer (Redeployee Applicants Only)

Location: Tooting Campus – Fixed‑term, Full‑time. Salary: £34,610. Job reference: 718‑25.

City St George's, University of London, a joint institution of City, University of London and St George's, University of London, delivers a leading education and research experience. This role is part of the Education Operations team within Placement Administration.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate student placement placements and maintain accurate records.
• Act as the first point of contact for students, academic staff and external placement providers.
• Ensure compliance with professional requirements and internal policies.
• Facilitate an excellent student experience through proactive support.

Required attributes

• Experience in administrative roles, ideally within Higher Education or a comparable setting.
• Understanding of placement processes, including liaising with external partners and supporting compliance requirements.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy, particularly when handling data and documentation.
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines in a busy environment.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with a customer‑focused approach to supporting students and stakeholders.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures, ensuring consistency and compliance.
• Proficiency in using IT systems and databases, with confidence in producing reports and maintaining accurate records.
• Proactive and adaptable, able to work independently and as part of a team to solve problems and improve processes.

This role is only open to redeployers at City St George's. Applications from individuals who are not redeployers will not be considered at this time.

To apply, please quote the job reference number and job title in your email and send your CV and cover letter to [e-mail], demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification. Closing date: 04 January 2026 at 11:59pm.

City St George's, University of London is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, nationality, pregnancy, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sex, sexual orientation or socio‑economic background. The university operates a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants.