At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students in securing work placements through workshops, lectures, and one-on-one sessions.
- Company: University of Exeter, committed to diversity and student success.
- Benefits: Flexible working, generous leave, competitive salary, and a focus on wellbeing.
- Other info: Join a diverse community with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' careers while enjoying a supportive work environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in student support or employability services preferred.
The predicted salary is between 33951 - 35608 £ per year.
About The Role
We have a full-time post available on a fixed-term basis until 11 June 2027. Applications for secondments will be considered subject to agreement from your current line manager.
Summary of the role
The Placement Team within Student Employability and Academic Success (SEAS) at the University of Exeter is recruiting an Employability and Placement Adviser to support Undergraduate and Post Graduate work placement students across a number of credit-bearing placement modules. Due to the ever-increasing need for students to have the skills and experience to secure a graduate role post-university, work placements have become more popular with students. Work placements not only improve a student's ability to secure a graduate role (many are offered graduate roles within the organisation where they undertook their placement), but it also can improve their academic outcomes.
The placements team are committed to offering a range of support to enable students to secure work placements as part of credit-bearing modules/programmes and continually look for new ways to engage and offer the help students want/need. This role is fundamental in promoting the benefits of work placements to both prospective and current students and supporting students to find, compete for and secure them. It includes a wide portfolio of activity such as lectures, workshops, 1 to 1s, group support sessions, online material development across a number of different platforms, marketing, event management, email support etc. as well as opportunities to be part of project groups developing/implementing new activities, resources, events etc.
The starting salary will be from £33,951 to £35,608 on Grade E, depending on knowledge, skills and experience. This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working - some time on campus and some from home.
Further information
Please contact Richard Daniels at r.daniels@exeter.ac.uk.
About Us
We are committed to understanding different cultures and perspectives, supporting diverse leadership, and striving for social justice. We encourage applications from all groups underrepresented in our community, including racially minoritised individuals and those with disabilities. Our inclusive, merit based recruitment processes seek to embrace a diverse set of experiences to ensure colleagues feel supported equitably. With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 countries, we foster a culture where everyone can thrive.
Why our colleagues love working here
- Flexible working opportunities and leading parental leave initiatives
- Generous annual leave (39-41 days including bank holidays)
- Competitive pension contributions
- A genuine dedication to supporting the health and wellbeing of all colleagues
- Sustainability and the environment being at the heart of what we do
How we can help
If you're considering applying and need support to do so, please get in touch with us at hrhelpdesk@exeter.ac.uk. You can request reasonable adjustments within your application or by contacting us. You can also choose to be considered under our Disability Confident Scheme.
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