0853-23 – Lead Placement Co-Ordinator

£29,605 to £34,980
per annum
Grade:  Grade 07
Contract Type: 
Permanent
Basis: 
Full Time
Closing Date:  23.59 hours GMT on Tuesday 30 January 2024
Interview Date: 

To be confirmed
Reference:  0853-23
Release Date:  Tuesday 02 January 2024

This is an exciting opportunity to join a strategically important team. Working in the Careers and Placements directorate, you will contribute to Aston’s vision for the delivery of outstanding graduate outcomes and equipping business and communities with the skills for the future.

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our busy and friendly Employability Projects team to facilitate increasing numbers of students into flexible placement opportunities. Reporting to the Employability Projects Manager, you will have a passion for supporting diverse groups of students, responsibility for day-to-day supervision of Placement Coordinators, and will lead on the development and implementation of employability interventions and support.

Educated to degree level or equivalent and with excellent interpersonal skills, you will solve problems creatively and support students to overcome the barriers and challenges they face in securing flexible placement activities. You will have experience in supervising and/or coaching colleagues, with a particular emphasis on motivating to achieve high performance standards and building lasting relationships. It is essential that you demonstrate a flexible and collaborative approach with colleagues in the Careers and Placements team and wider University.

What we offer:

• Aston University
  is a dynamic and vibrant campus located within Birmingham city centre, which
  has excellent transport links via bus or train. 
• The role is offered as ‘dynamic working’, which means working both on campus and from home dependent on the activity. Further information on dynamic working can be found here .
• Excellent training
  and development opportunities. 
• A generous annual leave
  scheme with 30 days bookable leave and a
  further 13 days bank holiday and University Closure days.
• Everyday discounts
  to a number of activities and retailers.
• Great family
  friendly policies.
• On site gym and
  pool with discounted staff membership available
• Further information on our Benefits and Rewards can be found here .

Anonymous shortlisting will be carried out for this role as part of Aston University’s commitment to equality and diversity and ensuring a fair and consistent approach to recruitment. Personal details that are included on application forms, including the candidate’s name and address will not be disclosed to the shortlisting panel. CVs will not be considered as part of the shortlisting process.

Aston University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.  It promotes equality and diversity in all aspects of its work. We strive to have robust inclusivity strategies in place, including race and sexual orientation, to encourage colleagues to have the confidence and freedom to be themselves in the workplace. For more information, visit: https://www2.aston.ac.uk/about/inclusive-aston

We recognise the value of flexible working.  Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss what flexible working options are available for particular roles.

If you require the job details document or an application form in an alternative format please contact the recruitment team at [email protected]