Job Description
The Employer Relations team at Henley Business School establish long-lasting, trusted partnerships with employers worldwide, creating valuable employment opportunities for our students. We aim to position Henley Business School's students and alumni as one of the premier talent pools within the global business community.
The Placement Coordinator plays a crucial role in enhancing the availability and quality of student placements, work experience, and internships, aligning these opportunities with the curriculum and the University's growth objectives. These experiences are key in helping students build career confidence, improve employability, and strengthen their academic success.
This student-facing position serves as the primary point of contact for students seeking placements and oversees the entire placement process—from initial inquiry to post-placement support.
Core responsibilities include managing the placement inbox and portal for all placement and internship queries, handling the administrative tasks of approving placement providers, ensuring necessary health and safety compliance, and providing initial support for students before referring them to the careers consultants for further guidance.
You will have:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with wide range of colleagues and stakeholders associated with placement activities
- Excellent organisation skills and the ability to prioritise, to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Strong attention to detail
Contact Name Blayne Cooper
Contact Job Title Head of Employer Engagement
Contact Email address Blayne.cooper@henley.ac.uk
Alternative Contact Name Kerry Johnston
Alternative Contact Job Title Director of Engagement, Employability & Entrepreneurship
Alternative Contact Email address k.johnston@henley.ac.uk
Closing date: 10 November 2024
Interviews will be held: 21 November 2024
By reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship may be possible under the Skilled Worker Route if you are applying as a 'New Entrant'. Applicants wishing to consider the SWR must ensure that they are able to meet the points requirement before applying. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.
The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.
