Placement Assistant - 18.25 HPW - FTC Until 31/03/2028

University of Chester; Wheeler (AR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Chester is recruiting a Placement Assistant to support the administration of student placements across healthcare programmes. The role involves handling placement information, maintaining records and assisting with allocation processes to ensure a smooth student experience.

You will work 18.25 hours per week over 3–4 days with some flexibility and will be part of the Placement Team delivering high-quality support in a busy higher education environment.

Qualifications

• Experience providing administrative support in a busy environment.
• Confidence using a range of IT systems and databases.
• Experience in Higher Education or placement administration is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for placement activities and student records.
• Maintain accurate records across systems and databases.
• Handle enquiries from students, staff and placement providers.

Skills

Administrative support

IT systems

Record keeping

Education

A-Level or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Placement Assistant - 18.25 Hours Per Week (over 3-4 days with some flexibility)

FTC Until 31/03/2028

Are you organised, proactive and looking for a role where your work makes a real difference?

The Faculty of Health, Medicine and Society is seeking an enthusiastic and highly organised Placement Assistant to join our Placement Team and support the administration of student placements across our healthcare programmes.

In this varied role, you will provide administrative support for placement activities, helping to maintain accurate records, manage enquiries, support placement allocation processes and ensure essential information is updated across a range of systems and databases. You will play a vital role in the day-to-day running of placement services, supporting colleagues, academics and placement providers.

We are looking for someone with excellent organisational skills, strong attention to detail, and confidence using a range of IT systems. With a customer-focused approach, you will enjoy working with a variety of stakeholders and be able to manage a busy workload while maintaining accuracy and professionalism. Previous administrative experience is essential, while experience in Higher Education or placement administration would be an advantage.

Educated to A-Level standard (or equivalent) and with experience in an administrative environment, you will be a proactive team player who enjoys building positive relationships and delivering an excellent student experience.

Join us and be part of a team that helps students take the next step towards rewarding careers in Health, Medicine and Society.

Further Details

Job Description (PDF)

We encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants.