At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students in securing year placements and enhance their employability.
- Company: City St George’s, University of London - a hub for diverse disciplines and student success.
- Benefits: Sector-leading salary, pension scheme, and comprehensive training opportunities.
- Other info: Join a commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion in a dynamic university setting.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' careers while working in a collaborative environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in providing guidance and strong communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 29700 - 36300 £ per year.
Please note: This role is only open to redeployee applicants at City St George's. Applications from individuals who are not redeployee applicants will not be considered at this time.
City St George’s, University of London is the University of business, practice and the professions and brings together the expertise and excellence of City, University of London and St George’s, University of London into one institution. The combined university is now one of the largest higher education destinations for London students, combining a breadth of disciplines across health, business, policy, law, creativity, communications, science and technology. Our students are at the heart of everything that we do, and we are committed to supporting them to pursue their career and personal ambitions.
Our research is engaged, at the frontier of practice and has a positive impact on the world around us. The Year Placements Officer will join the Careers and Employability Directorate at City St George’s, University of London, supporting undergraduate students to secure and thrive upon year placements. Working within the newly established Year Placements team, you will help deliver a consistently high-quality service to eligible students across the University, enabling them to understand the opportunity of doing a year placement, produce excellent applications to secure placements and maximise their experience on placement.
You will provide advice, guidance and administrative support throughout the year placement lifecycle. This includes promoting placement opportunities, delivering workshops and events, supporting students with applications and compliance processes, maintaining placement records, engaging with employers and monitoring student progress on placement. You will work collaboratively with academic and professional services colleagues to ensure an excellent student experience.
You will have experience delivering advice and guidance to diverse stakeholders, together with strong communication, organisation and relationship-building skills. Knowledge of the UK student and graduate labour market is essential. You will be confident managing competing priorities, using data to inform service improvements, and working collaboratively to support student success. A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion is essential.
Additional Information
- Closing date for applications: 27 September 2026 at 11:59pm
- Interviews are scheduled to take place from 19th October 2026
- The selection process will involve an interview. Further details will be confirmed at the interview stage.
City St George’s offers a sector-leading salary, pension scheme and benefits including a comprehensive package of staff training and development. City St George’s, University of London is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all its activities, processes, and culture for our whole community, including staff, students and visitors.
We welcome applications regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, pregnancy, race and ethnic origin, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation and socio-economic background. City St George’s operates a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants.
Year Placement Officer (REDEPLOYEE APPLICANTS ONLY) employer: City St George's, University of London
City St George’s, University of London is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and well-being of its staff while fostering a collaborative and inclusive work culture. With a commitment to impactful research and a sector-leading salary alongside comprehensive training and development opportunities, employees are empowered to make meaningful contributions in their fields. Located in one of the largest higher education institutions in London, the university offers a vibrant environment where diverse perspectives are valued, ensuring that every team member can thrive both personally and professionally.
Contact Details:
City St George's, University of London Recruitment Team
