Job Description

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Careers+Placements

Location:

Aston University Main Campus

Salary:

26,942 to 29,179 per annum

Grade:

Grade 06

Contract Type:

Permanent

Basis:

Full Time

Closing Date:

23.59 hours BST on Monday 28 July 2025

Interview Date:

Friday 15 August 2025

Reference:

0365-25

Release Date:

Monday 14 July 2025





This is a fantastic opportunity to join our fun, friendly, and hardworking Careers and Placements team at an exciting time. We play an important role in Aston's 2030 strategy with plenty of opportunity for growth and innovation. 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. You will collaborate with like-minded colleagues, develop new skills, and be a part of a supportive work environment that values diversity and inclusivity.


We are seeking two highly motivated individuals to join our busy and friendly Placements Preparation team. The successful candidates will be responsible for facilitating and supporting increasing numbers of students into work experience opportunities in the UK and overseas, creatively overcoming students' barriers and challenges. You will have responsibility for your own student cohort and will market placement opportunities to them, both virtually and face-to-face, in order to stimulate demand and deliver student preparation activities, including skills development workshops.


As one of the successful candidates, you will need to enjoy working under pressure and achieving targets. This is a hands-on role that requires an enthusiastic and innovative individual. You must be able to think on your feet, work independently but also as part of a team with the ability to empower and inspire students.


If this sounds like you, simply complete an application form!

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 25 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.

This role does not meet the criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. As a result, Aston University will not be able to sponsor the successful applicant for this visa.

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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.


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, including race and sexual orientation, 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