Placement Manager

Expires

9th June 2019

About the role

The role gives you the opportunity to manage and develop the University’s significant professional experience strategies. Focusing on effective governance on placements including year in industry, module placements and work experience. The University of Leicester’s Career Development Service was awarded Best University Employability Strategy at the TARGETJobs National Graduate Recruitment Awards and this role will play a pivotal role in developing the strategy and provision for all students to secure significant experience.

About you

You will have gained experience in a management role, ideally whilst working in Higher Education or graduate recruitment/work based learning. This should be combined with knowledge of current best practice in managing work experience, specifically with the student body and an understanding of the NSS, TEF and University league tables.

Ideally you will be able to implement strategic thinking and this into achievable and measurable operational outcomes.

Additional information

Informal enquiries regarding this opportunity are welcome, and should be made to Tom Ledgard, Head of Placement and Graduate Outcomes, tom.ledgard@le.ac.uk.

We anticipate that interviews will take place during week commencing 1 July 2019.

Leicester is a leading University committed to international excellence, world-changing research and high quality, inspirational teaching. We are strongly committed to inclusivity, promoting equality and celebrating diversity among our staff. Located in the heart of the UK, you will have the opportunity to progress your career in a supportive and varied environment that values hard work and recognises individual achievement.

In return for your hard work, we offer a working environment that is committed to inclusivity, through promoting equality and valuing diversity. We offer a competitive salary package with excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance. Located close to Leicester city centre, our award winning campus benefits from a wide range of cafes, a fully equipped sports centre and nursery facilities. Further information regarding our extensive range of staff benefits is available here.

How to apply

Applications can only be accepted via the online application process at jobs.le.ac.uk