Department

Student and Academic Services

Salary

£32,080 - £36,636 per year

Grade

Grade 5

Contract status

Open or fixed-term (see job details)

Hours of work

Full time

Based at

University of York campus (with some remote working options available)

Interview date

To be confirmed

Posted Date

24/08/2026

Apply by

14/09/2026

Job Reference

15288

Documents

Job Description (15288).pdf (PDF, 965.42kb)

Role Description

Department

This role is an exciting opportunity to join the University of York Placements team, part of Careers and Placements. We have recently consolidated a number of accredited placement modules across our institution. These two roles would play a key part in supporting the growing number of students looking for a placement within the Faculty of Social Sciences, particularly the School for Business and Society.

Role





The post holder works with the direction of the faculty appropriate Placements Coordinator to help deliver an exceptional service to students and employers in the area of paid work experience of between 4 weeks to 12 months in duration; primarily through supporting the operations of the University’s Placement Module. However, they also play a wider role in helping to build student employability, particularly where this will enhance student success in the competitive placements market.

Key responsibilities

(Role holders will be required to undertake some or all of the duties below)

Role Specific Responsibilities

To advise and guide students towards securing a placement through working with small groups and individuals. These interactions will cover information on sources of opportunities, the application process, interviews and selection tests, using methods that are continuously improved and refined.
Review and handling of placement approval processes in line with established procedures, identifying unusual or problematic placement opportunities or issues for escalation to the Placements Manager
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