Student Placement Coordinator (COS419)

The College of Science currently consists of eight Schools; Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, Life Sciences, Mathematics & Physics, the National Centre for Food Manufacturing, Pharmacy and the newly established School of Geography. The College is going through a period of rapid development and change and is looking for dedicated, capable and well-motivated people to be part of this journey.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Student Placement Coordinator to join the College of Science’s Industry Liaison and External Relationships Team to support the implementation of the College strategy for industry engagement.

The successful candidate will help in developing the links between the participating University Schools, academics, students, graduates and industry. Working to identify new business leads and building on existing opportunities for industry interactions, including, education provision, and knowledge transfer with the main focus on facilitating, supporting and administering student work experience placements, internships and employability opportunities.

The successful candidate will need to be a flexible team player with excellent communication skills. 

Experience of working with students and developing relationships with industry would be a distinct advantage.

This position does not fulfil the UK Visas & Immigration sponsorship criteria for Tier 2, therefore we can only accept applications from candidates who already have the right to work in UK.

Closing Date: 04 Jun 2017
Category: Administrative and Professional Support