At a Glance
- Tasks: Support architecture students in finding work placements and build industry connections.
- Company: Join a dynamic team at the University of Bath, fostering student success.
- Benefits: Enjoy generous leave, pension schemes, discounts, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Part-time role with hybrid working; excellent career growth potential.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on students' careers while working in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills and a passion for helping students succeed.
The predicted salary is between 31236 - 37694 £ per year.
We are looking for a motivated individual to join our busy Placements Team!
About the role
Your role will be focussed on supporting our BSc and MArch students to find work placements that are part of their course. For the next few years, Architecture students complete 3 to 6 month thin-sandwich placements but we will be transitioning to 12 month thick-sandwich placements longer term. You will work closely with academic colleagues in Architecture, in particular our Professional Studies Advisor and visiting tutor team.
You will play a vital role in maintaining strong professional relationships with current placement providers in an industry facing role whilst also proactively sourcing new placement opportunities. You will act as a point of contact for students, academic staff and architecture practices, dealing with enquiries and providing guidance. You will liaise with architecture practices and connect them with our students for portfolio reviews, practice interviews and organise networking events. Placement Officers host architecture practices on campus and build strong relationships with them. This is a rewarding role supporting high achieving students at the start of their architecture careers.
About you
A major part of the role is to provide employability support to students on a one-to-one basis and good written English skills are essential. In addition, you will be required to deliver skills workshops and talks and must be a confident, lively presenter to communicate to the student audience. With excellent organisational skills, you will demonstrate a good use of initiative and have the ability to multi-task and prioritise a high workload. Attention to detail and good administrative record keeping are essential. We work together as a team to achieve overall results and you will need to be a good team player. An interest in learning about and working with the architecture industry would be beneficial; however, we would not expect prior knowledge and you will be provided with in-depth training from both the Head of Placements and also the Professional Studies Advisor.
Further information
This is a part-time role, working 22 hours per week. The Placement team follow a hybrid working pattern but are a student-facing team with 2 out of 3 days on campus in University term times; 1 out of 3 on campus during University holidays. The ideal start date would be early October 2026.
What we can offer you
- Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work-life balance
- Generous employer contributory pension schemes
- Cycle to work scheme
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
- Staff discount at Team Bath gym
- Staff benefits include discounted postgraduate tuition and language courses, alongside a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities such as apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning, and more
- Local discounts, including free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
- A family-friendly workplace
- An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
- Employee assistance services through Health Assured, including access to the Wisdom app
- Relocation allowance
Be Well at Bath
We’re committed to creating a health-supporting working environment where everyone can thrive and be at their best. We offer a range of resources to enable you to do that from your first day here, including: Staff support groups and networks, a network of Staff Wellbeing Champions, and a suite of tools, resources and frameworks that enable you to be at your best and thrive.
Closing Date: 06 Sep 2026
Department: Management, Specialist and Administration
Salary: £31,236 to £37,694 pro rata
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The University of Bath is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where collaboration and innovation thrive. With a strong commitment to professional development, employees benefit from comprehensive training opportunities and a supportive culture that values work-life balance. Located in a vibrant city, the university provides a fulfilling career path for those looking to make a meaningful impact in higher education.
