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Employability and Placement Officer

This role will be based on the university campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements

Are you passionate about supporting students in their career development? Do you have strong interpersonal and organisational skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a range of stakeholders? Would you like to play a key role in enhancing employability and placement opportunities at the University of Leeds? 

The University of Leeds is one of the top 80 universities in the world.  We have a truly global community, with more than 39,000 students from 170 different countries and over 9,000 staff of 100 different nationalities. Established in 1904, we have a strong tradition of academic excellence, reflected in first-class student education, along with world-leading research that has a real impact around the globe.

We are seeking a proactive and customer-focused Employability & Placements Officer to join our Student Careers team.  

In the first instance you will be based in the faculty of Environment however over the course of your role this may change according to business and personal development needs. This faculty-based Employability & Opportunity (E&O) Team ensures that students can access comprehensive career-enhancing opportunities, including industrial placements, study abroad, work-related learning and summer experiences.  

Please note that due to Home Office visa requirements, this role is not suitable for first-time Skilled Worker visa applicants.  Information on other visa options is available at: https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas

What we offer in return

  • 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
  • Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance
  • Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
  • Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
  • Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!  

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Tessa Grant, Employability and Placement Manager for the Faculty of Environment

Email: t.j.grant@leeds.ac.uk 

Further Details:
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Job Details
Location
Leeds - Main Campus
Faculty/Service
Student Education and Experience
School/Institute
Student Careers
Category
Administrative and Clerical Support
Grade
Grade 5
Salary
£29,588 to £33,002 per annum
Post Type
Full Time
Contract Type
Ongoing
Release Date
Wednesday 17 December 2025
Closing Date
Sunday 11 January 2026
Reference
SESSC1064
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