Placement Co-ordinator
Sub Department
Placement Support Team (PLaST)
Location
St Johns Campus
Salary
£24,531 to £26,093 per annum pro rata
Post Type
Part Time
Hours per Week
32
Contract Type
Permanent
Closing Date
Sunday 08 March 2026
Interview Date
Friday 20 March 2026
Reference
PL2601
We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Administrator/Co - ordinator to join our friendly and collaborative Placement Support Team. In this role, you will take responsibility for planning and managing a wide range of healthcare placement allocations and related activities. This includes liaising with employers, creating placement schedules, providing student advice and guidance, and maintaining our placement database to ensure an excellent experience for students and partners alike.
The University of Worcester delivers a broad portfolio of healthcare programmes, including Nursing, Midwifery, Physiotherapy, Medicine, and many other disciplines. We work in close partnership with NHS Trusts, GP practices, and private and voluntary sector organisations across the region.
This role is 32 hours per week, worked Monday to Friday, with some flexibility around the specific working pattern.
About You
You will bring strong planning, organisational, and operational database abilities, with the ability to solve problems and manage multiple tasks with accuracy and confidence. You will work with a high level of accuracy, enjoy developing new skills, working proactively, and contributing to a supportive team culture.
What's in it for you?
- Annual incremental increase up to £26,093 pro rata, with the opportunity to progress to £27,319 pro rata, subject to performance and the university reward scheme
- 32 days' leave per year pro rata (inclusive of bank holidays and University closure days), rising to 37 total days pro rata after 5 years continuous service
- Access to our Staff Retail Benefits Scheme
- Wellbeing advice and support through our Employee Assistance Programme
- In-house training and development support
- A friendly, inclusive, and supportive culture and work environment
Please note that if not already an employee of the University of Worcester, the appointed candidate will be employed through our subsidiary company Uniworc Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Worcester. Appointees of Uniworc Limited will automatically be enrolled into the Aviva FlexHE defined contribution pension scheme (subject to earnings and other eligibility criteria).
Please note that this post does not meet the minimum salary requirements for visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route. We are therefore unable to consider applicants for this post who will require sponsorship to work in the UK.
We value diversity and wish to promote equality at all levels.
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