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Placements and Employability Manager

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Birkbeck University of London

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United Kingdom , London

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44247.00 - 50379.00 GBP / Year
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Birkbeck, University of London, is seeking a Placements and Employability Manager to lead the development, delivery and quality assurance of its placement activity. In this new role, you will drive effective collaboration, uphold best practice and inclusivity, and ensure robust processes to support and enhance the placement experiences of students and placement providers.

Job Responsibility:

  • Lead the development, delivery and quality assurance of its placement activity
  • Drive effective collaboration, uphold best practice and inclusivity, and ensure robust processes to support and enhance the placement experiences of students and placement providers
  • Responsible for the development, delivery and management of all placement-based activities at Birkbeck - including operations, governance, administration and quality assurance
  • Acting as the central liaison point, ensure effective communications between academic staff, students, and placement providers throughout the placement lifecycle
  • Generate employer engagement with partnership activity, and working to optimise opportunities for student placements
  • Line manage two Module Leads, developing a team to provide excellent learning and assessment experiences
  • Liaise with other academic and professional services colleagues to ensure module delivery is high quality, robust and compliant.

Requirements:

  • Proven experience of developing and managing high‑quality placement activity, and confidently navigate the UK higher education landscape - applying best practice in governance, risk management and quality assurance
  • Excellent organisational skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple processes, systems and stakeholders
  • Effective communication and relationship‑building skills - working well with students, academic and professional services colleagues, and external placement providers, offering clear and thorough guidance while maintaining productive collaboration throughout the placement lifecycle
  • Ability to analyse data, solve problems, and maintain accurate records
  • As a line manager, you will motivate and support colleagues, contributing to an inclusive, student‑centric Careers and Employability service.
What we offer:
  • A competitive salary and pension scheme
  • 31 days paid leave
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Generous benefits in the HE sector
  • Being located in the heart of Bloomsbury, Euston, London.

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 16, 2026

Expiration:
March 01, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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