Placements Administrator - 6-Month Hybrid Contract

Birmingham City University; Bowens Addition (WI); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work–life balance

Career development

Reward and wellbeing

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Birmingham City University is recruiting a Placements Administrator for a six‑month fixed‑term contract to support high‑quality placement experiences across university programmes.

You will work with academic colleagues, placement providers, and university teams to match students with compliant, supportive settings that enhance learning and professional development. Experience in higher education is preferred and hybrid working is available.

Qualifications

• Experience working in higher or further education.
• Familiarity with student records systems or virtual learning environments.
• Understanding of key stages in the student lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Administering professional placements across a designated portfolio of programmes, ensuring accurate data and record‑keeping.
• Supporting Schools with placement planning and coordination, including servicing meetings with placement partners.
• Allocating students to placement opportunities in line with programme requirements and compliance standards.
• Working with the Placements Finance and Reporting Team to ensure data accuracy and timely processing of payments.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with external partners, resolving queries and ensuring agreed actions are completed.
• Providing clear, supportive advice to students on placement options, processes, and requirements.
• Managing placement‑related administration including travel reimbursements, Occupational Health referrals, and uniform allocations.
• Contributing to the development and improvement of process guides, resources, and documentation.
• Supporting wider University events such as enrolment, graduation, open days, and clearing when required.
• Experience working in higher or further education.
• Familiarity with student records systems or virtual learning environments.
• Understanding of key stages in the student lifecycle.

Job description

Birmingham City University is recruiting a Placements Administrator for a six‑month fixed‑term contract to support high‑quality placement experiences across university programmes.

You will work with academic colleagues, placement providers, and university teams to match students with compliant, supportive settings that enhance learning and professional development. Experience in higher education is preferred and hybrid working is available.