Practice Learning Administrator

De Montfort University (DMU) is an ambitious, globally-minded institution with a relentless focus on delivering quality teaching and learning, and a campus-wide focus on providing a sector-leading student experience. A culturally rich university with a palpable commitment to the public good, it strives to maintain a stimulating and inclusive environment where staff and students are able to thrive.

The University is a vibrant, multicultural hub of learning, creativity and innovation that never surrenders to convention. Our success is built on a fantastic student experience coupled with award-winning teaching and world-class facilities that help students develop the skills and attitudes employers' demand.

Faculty / Directorate

The Health and Life Sciences Placements team forms part of our wider Careers team, and sits within the Library and Student Services directorate (LSS). This directorate is responsible for providing a wide and diverse range of services to all our students including Student Welfare, Library Services and Careers & Employability.

The Health and Life Sciences (HLS) faculty is renowned for its high-quality teaching and recently underwent a £12 million investment in faculty facilities, including industry-standard laboratories and equipment.

Role

Offering an exciting opportunity to join our award-winning Careers Team, the purpose of this role is to work as part of the HLS Placement Team. We provide excellent support and advice to students undertaking mandatory placements as part of their studies. This will be a busy role liaising with a range of practice settings including NHS trusts and many other private, voluntary and independent organisations.

You will develop your knowledge of placement delivery across all the programmes the team supports and provide administrative assistance to our Coordinators and Officers. The accurate processing of placement travel and accommodation claims and Nursing and Midwifery evaluation data will be an important aspect of the role.

Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will have excellent customer service, communication and interpersonal skills as the ability to build rapport with students is important in this role. You will also demonstrate strong organisational skills as a supportive member of the Careers Team, a problem-solving approach and enthusiasm for teamwork. You will have demonstrable experience of working in a fast-paced customer-facing environment and an excellent knowledge of working with databases and/or CRM systems.

In return, you will join a busy, caring and resourceful team at DMU, working at the heart of employability and the student experience, where your input will be valued and your ideas listened to. There will be ample opportunity for personal and professional development.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Kirk Wakefield at kwakefield00@dmu.ac.uk to arrange a call.

Interviews will be held W/C 03 March 2025.

Closing date: 16 February 2025

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