Job Description

The Placements and International Programmes Office (PIP) is responsible for the governance, business processes, promotion and management for all off-campus activities (both UK and International) including student exchanges/study abroad programmes, work placements and fieldwork. PIP works closely with partner universities across the globe and also admits, welcomes and supports all our incoming study abroad/exchange students. This is an exciting time to join a well-established and friendly team as we seek to grow study abroad and work placement opportunities for students.


The Placements and International Programmes Assistant is a key member of the team, supporting colleagues with various activities, including the maintenance of student records, promotion of international opportunities, and the dissemination of placement funding to students.


This role is a great opportunity to develop knowledge and experience in the field of student mobility, and may be of particular interest to individuals with prior experience of studying or working abroad, although we also welcome applications from individuals without this experience.

The ideal candidate will:

have experience working with administrative processes in a customer facing office environment be comfortable working in a busy team, be a highly organised individual with strong attention to detail have exceptional communication skills (both written and verbal) and the ability to work across cultural and language barriers have a clear understanding of the benefits that off-campus activities can have for students

Be part of the great adventure as we enable students to see the world differently and think globally!

This role is fixed-term until 30th September 2026.

What you will get in return:

Fantastic market leading Pension scheme Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays Additional paid closure over the Christmas period Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we support an inclusive working environment and welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.


Our University is positive about flexible working you can find out more here


Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any CV's submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Please note, under the new immigration rules this role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route of the Points Based System. Candidates will need to be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK in order to be eligible to take up the post.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Victoria Bezer, Placements and International Programmes Coordinator:


Email: victoria.bezer@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support:

https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.

Please be aware that due to the number of applications we are unfortunately not able to provide individual feedback on your application.