Job Description

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Careers+Placements

Location:

Aston University Main Campus

Salary:

31,236 to 36,636 per annum

Grade:

Grade 07

Contract Type:

Permanent

Basis:

Full Time

Closing Date:

23.59 hours GMT on Wednesday 12 November 2025

Interview Date:

Tuesday 02 December 2025

Reference:

1029-25

Release Date:

Wednesday 29 October 2025


This is a fantastic time to join the award-winning Careers and Placements team at Aston University in a brand-new stakeholder engagement role. Well known for being pioneers of placement programmes, our work centres around the delivery of outstanding graduate outcomes and equipping business and communities with the skills for the future. We are seeking an Internal Work Experience Lead to oversee and strengthen relationships with internal University stakeholders to generate high-quality project work for Aston's internal placement and internship programmes. If you are an outstanding communicator with an eye for planning and allocating resources, this is an ideal time to join a fun, friendly and hard-working team of like-minded professionals.


You will play a pivotal role in coordinating Aston's internal student work experience opportunities by sourcing suitable projects, building sustainable partnerships with academic and professional service colleagues, and ensuring a consistent pipeline of internships and placements.

What we offer:

Aston University is a dynamic and vibrant campus located within Birmingham city centre, which has excellent transport links via bus or train. The role is offered as 'dynamic working', which means working both on campus and from home dependent on the activity. Excellent training and development opportunities. A generous annual leave scheme with 30 days bookable leave and a further 13 days bank holiday and University Closure days. Everyday discounts to a number of activities and retailers. Great family friendly policies. On site gym and pool with discounted staff membership available Further information on our Benefits and Rewards can be found here.

Anonymous shortlisting will be carried out for this role as part of Aston University's commitment to equality and diversity and ensuring a fair and consistent approach to recruitment. Personal details that are included on application forms, including the candidate's name and address will not be disclosed to the shortlisting panel. CVs will not be considered as part of the shortlisting process.


The University celebrates the rights of freedom of speech and academic freedom and is committed to maintaining and protecting these rights within the law. An offer to work at Aston University will never be denied on the basis of an individual's lawful expression of their beliefs, ideas or opinions.


Aston University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. It promotes equality and diversity in all aspects of its work. We strive to have robust inclusivity strategies in place, to encourage colleagues to have the confidence and freedom to be themselves in the workplace. For more information, visit: https://www2.aston.ac.uk/about/inclusive-aston


We recognise the value of flexible working. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss what flexible working options are available for particular roles.


If you require the job details document or an application form in an alternative format please contact the recruitment team at recruitment@aston.ac.uk