Placements and Projects Manager

FTC until April 2026

The Opportunity

We are excited to announce a fixed-term maternity cover role within Keele University’s Placements and Projects Team. This position offers a unique chance to join the Directorate of Student Futures, a division dedicated to Careers & Employability, Global Opportunities, and Placements & Projects. 

Role Overview

The successful candidate will join a dynamic team focused on supporting students in developing essential graduate attributes through experiential learning opportunities. This role involves guiding students in accessing and undertaking curricular and extra experiential activities. You'll provide tailored support and preparation to ensure students are well-equipped for the world of work. 

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate across faculties, schools, and professional services to maintain a consistent and complementary approach to experiential learning.
• Facilitate student access to a diverse portfolio of learning experiences, including live briefs, projects, and flexible delivery methods that align with student needs and school requirements.
• Expand experiential opportunities beyond traditional placements, ensuring alignment with current market trends and sector demands.
• Balance the needs of faculties, schools, employers, and students by working closely with Partnership Development Managers to source and map appropriate opportunities.
• Adapt to evolving markets and recruitment processes, using data insights to respond effectively to sector demands.

Qualifications and Experience

The ideal candidate will have experience in the higher education sector, particularly in internships, placements, or experiential learning. Familiarity with relevant systems and a strong understanding of the broader experiential learning agenda are essential for expanding placement offerings.

Join us in shaping the future of our students.

The Benefits

The University recognises that its success depends upon the contribution and dedication of its talented staff. In return, we have a competitive benefits package available, including:  

• Competitive rate of pay with annual increments within the grade (Keele Spine)
• Generous annual leave entitlement with opportunities to purchase additional leave  
• Excellent staff pension scheme   
• Access to continued personal, professional and career development   
• On site ‘outstanding’ nursery    
• Discounted health & fitness facilities on site  
• Cycle to work scheme (subject to eligibility)

Please note that the starting salary will typically be at the bottom of the pay scale shown above.

The University is committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible. 

The University

Keele University is renowned for its exciting approach to higher education, innovative research, beautiful campus, strong community spirit and excellent student experience. With a turnover in excess of £170 million, over 12,500 students and a total staff of approximately 2000, the University provides high quality teaching across a wide range of academic and vocational subjects and promotes world-class research. Further information can be found at https://www.keele.ac.uk/about/ 

Keele University values equality and diversity across our workforce and to ensuring our staff community is reflective of the diversity of our student population. In support of these commitments the University welcomes applications from individuals of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds for all roles.

How to Apply

To apply online for this vacancy and for full post details and copies of job descriptions, please click on the 'Apply' button above. 

To apply online for this vacancy and for full post details and copies of job descriptions, please click on the 'Apply' button above.

For informal enquiries may be addressed to Sharon Farrow, Head of Placements and Projects, s.farrow@keele.ac.uk. Applications to this address will not be accepted. 

Closing Date: 24^th April 2025

Interview Date: 9^th May 2025

Post reference: KU00004429/4621

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