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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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Employment contract

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44247.00 - 50379.00 GBP / Year
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Are you committed to making a real impact on students’ career journeys, enhancing employability skills and ultimately improving graduate outcomes? 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, you'll ensure effective communications between academic staff, students, and placement providers throughout the placement lifecycle
  • Generating 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
  • Confidently navigate the UK higher education landscape - applying best practice in governance, risk management and quality assurance
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to manage multiple processes, systems and stakeholders
  • Effective communication and relationship‑building skills
  • 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
  • Located in the heart of Bloomsbury, Euston, London

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 26, 2026

Expiration:
April 12, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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