Student Placement & Employability Coordinator

University of Reading; Reading; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Reading is seeking a skilled careers professional with experience in placements, employability and early careers development to join the Placement Coordination Team. You will support curriculum-based placement preparation, provide one-to-one guidance, and run engaging workshops for students.

Working closely with Placement Tutors, Careers Consultants and academic colleagues, you will help students access high-quality experiences that boost confidence and readiness for the

Qualifications

• Experience working with students in an early careers context.
• Experience in designing, co-producing and delivering workshops.
• Experience facilitating student placements or internship schemes.
• Experience in an advisory or student support role.
• Strong organisational skills, ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Strong IT, data management and administrative skills.

Responsibilities

• Support curriculum-based placement preparation and one-to-one guidance for students.
• Coordinate workshops and events with Placement Tutors, Careers Consultants and academic colleagues.
• Assist in equality, diversity and inclusion initiatives within placement activity.

Skills

Student engagement

Workshop design

Placements/Internships

Organisation

IT & Admin

Job description

The University of Reading is seeking a skilled careers professional with experience in placements, employability and early careers development to join the Placement Coordination Team. You will support curriculum-based placement preparation, provide one-to-one guidance, and run engaging workshops for students.

Working closely with Placement Tutors, Careers Consultants and academic colleagues, you will help students access high-quality experiences that boost confidence and readiness for the