At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the development of placements and internships to enhance student success.
- Company: Middlesex University, a diverse and inclusive institution.
- Benefits: Flexible working, inclusive policies, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a supportive community committed to diversity and innovation.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on students' futures and drive social mobility.
- Qualifications: Experience in managing placements or employability in higher education.
The predicted salary is between 37800 - 46200 £ per year.
Are you an experienced leader in placements, employability, work-integrated learning or student mobility?
Do you have the vision and drive to create transformative opportunities that enhance student success, graduate outcomes and social mobility?
Middlesex University is seeking an ambitious Placement and Opportunities Manager to lead the strategic development and delivery of our placement, internship and mobility portfolio.
Reporting to the Head of Careers and Futures, you will play a pivotal role in shaping opportunities that connect students with meaningful professional experiences across the UK and internationally.
This exciting leadership role will oversee professional programme placements, wider work experience and internship provision, and international mobility initiatives.
You will lead a specialist team, develop strong employer and partner relationships, ensure compliance with regulatory and professional requirements, and drive continuous service improvement through effective systems, processes and data-informed decision-making.
We value diversity and strive to create a fairer, more equitable work environment for our staff and students.
We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff diversity networks, campus facilities and services to support staff from different backgrounds.
Middlesex is home to a diverse community of professionals.
We are a bronze award holder of the Athena Swan Charter and the Race Equality Charter, a Stonewall Top 100 employer and Gold award holder in 2023, and a Disability Confident Leader.
Share: View All Vacancies We are looking for a collaborative and strategic leader with experience of managing placements, employability or mobility provision within higher education or a similarly complex environment.
You will have a strong track record of partnership development, stakeholder engagement, service transformation and leading teams to deliver excellent outcomes.
In return, you will join a university committed to inclusion, innovation and student success, with the opportunity to make a significant impact on the educational experience and futures of our diverse student community.
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Placement and Opportunities Manager employer: MIDDLESEX UNIVERSITY
Middlesex University is an excellent employer that fosters a vibrant and inclusive work culture, encouraging creativity and collaboration among its staff. Located at the Hendon campus, employees benefit from flexible working arrangements and numerous opportunities for professional development, making it an ideal place for those looking to grow in the field of digital content creation. With a focus on innovation and student engagement, working here means being part of a dynamic team dedicated to making a meaningful impact in education.
