Salary: £38,874 to £47,225 per annum Release Date: Tuesday 24 January 2023 Closing Date: Sunday 05 March 2023 Interview Date: Thursday 16 March 2023 Reference: SS214
The University of West London is ranked as the top modern University for overall satisfaction according to the National Student Survey 2019. Help us in enabling the training of the next generation of trailblazing graduates, create the game-changing businesses of tomorrow and develop the solutions that will transform the lives of millions. It takes a big team to do what we do! We're on the lookout for talented and enthusiastic academics and professionals to help us deliver exceptional service in everything we do.
The Department
The Placement and Employment Service engage with employers, students, academic schools, central service departments and the local community to expand the choice and quality of employment opportunities on offer across disciplines with the aim of enhancing our students' exposure to the world of work.
The Role
The role is centred on supporting UWL undergraduate and post graduate students to secure work experience as part of their degree. The successful candidate will enjoy brokering meaningful internal and external partnerships, lead a team to support quality work experience provision, employability events, and represent the Placement Service at internal and external events.
The Person
The successful candidate will have managed an operational support team, be experienced in negotiation and service delivery, able to develop close and effective working relationships with colleagues and external organisations.
The successful candidate will have excellent organisational skills, the ability to problem solve and work well under pressure, a demonstrable customer service ethos, and the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders in both written and verbal format.
The successful candidate will also have proficient IT skills including experience of using and customising CRM database systems to improve service delivery and manage priorities. The position is an excellent opportunity to make a difference at a high performing modern and diverse London university.
How to Apply
To apply click on ‘Apply Online' and fill out the application form. Further information about the application process can be found here:
Please email [email protected] if you need any assistance with the application process.
Interviews are expected to be held in person on Thursday 16th March 2023.
For informal enquiries about the position please contact Huda Ismail, Head of Placement and Employment Service: [email protected]
Additional Information
Read more about working at the University of West London at https: // www. uwl.ac.uk/about-us/how-university-works/why-work-uwl
UWL is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter, and is a Disability Confident Employer as well as a Diversity Champion for Stonewall, the leading LGBT+ rights organisation. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly those mentioned above to increase diversity in our workforce.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
Please be advised that it is expected that appointment within a grade will normally be at the minimum point.
This post is not available for UWL students.
This position does not meet the University criteria for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
We will intermittently review the applications as part of this open advert, therefore if successful, you will be shortlisted and contacted at any time.
The University of West London reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.
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