Placements Assistant

We are looking for a dynamic, well-organised individual who will support our placement, employability and external relations activities. In this fast-paced role, you will work closely with the Placements, Employability and External Relations (PEER) Officer and provide full administration for student placements, employability and alumni relations activities.
We are looking for candidates who are Educated to GCSE standard or who have equivalent experience. Previous administration/clerical experience, working in a busy office environment is essential, along with excellent IT skills including knowledge of Google applications, Microsoft Office, email and Management Information Systems.
The School of Journalism, Media and Communication is one of the major journalism research and teaching establishments in the UK. We are committed to a teaching and research programme that takes an increasingly interdisciplinary approach to the fields of journalism, politics, communication and digital media.
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We’re one of the best not-for-profit organisations to work for in the UK. The University’s Total Reward Package includes a competitive salary, a generous Pension Scheme and annual leave entitlement, as well as access to a range of learning and development courses to support your personal and professional development.
We are committed to exploring flexible working opportunities which benefit the individual and University.
We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience.
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