Work Experience And Placement Coordinator

This post is full time and permanent, working 35 hours per week.   The University of Westminster is a forward-thinking University with a mission to help students from different backgrounds to fulfil their potential. Employability is one of the four objectives of our Being Westminster: 2022 – 2029 Strategy.    The Work Experience and Placement Coordinator will work closely with the Work Experience and Placement Officer, Recruiter Engagement Officer, another Work Experience & Placement Coordinator and Work Experience and Placement Administrator.  These are important roles that will involve working primarily with students and employers to identify suitable internship opportunities and co-ordinate work-based learning programmes, as well as contributing to the wider operation of the College of Design, Creative & Digital Industries s Placement team.    The postholder will be based primarily at our Harrow campus, however, travel and work across all sites is required. Currently the team is working in a hybrid capacity.   The successful candidate will have experience of working in a busy team environment, general office duties and delivering a high standard of customer care, They will be able to demonstrate their excellent communication and interpersonal skills, alongside the ability to identify customer needs and manage relationships, whilst prioritising their workload effectively.   In return the University offers a generous remuneration package including 35 days of annual leave per year, opportunities for personal and professional development, and a central London location.   To apply for this vacancy please click 'Apply' above. Further information can be found in the job description and person specification, which can be accessed through this link too.    At the University of Westminster, diversity, inclusion and equality of opportunity are at the core of how we engage with students, colleagues, applicants, visitors and all our stakeholders.    We are fully committed to enabling a supportive and safe learning and working environment which is equitable, diverse and inclusive, is based on mutual respect and trust, and in which harassment and discrimination are neither tolerated nor acceptable.   The University has adopted Smart Working principles to support and further our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion aims of being an inclusive, collaborative and flexible employer. Further details of Smart Working can be discussed at interview stage.   Closing date: midnight on 28th January 2024   Interviews are likely to be held on: 14th February 2024   Administrative contact (for queries only): Recruitment@westminster.ac.uk