Placement Engagement Co-ordinator

Are you passionate about empowering students to succeed in their careers? We're seeking a Placement Engagement Co-ordinator to join our team. In this role, you'll inspire students to get experience while they study, develop and deliver innovative skills development sessions, and collaborate with Careers and Employability Service (CES) colleagues to enhance student success. Placements and Internships give students the opportunity to gain skills specific to their subject or industry of choice as well as the employability skills required for real-life work. It also increases their knowledge of an industry or sector, allowing them to make better-informed decisions about future career choices. The Careers and Employability Service puts students at the centre of an agile, impactful service. Our Placement Engagement Coordinators play a key role in inspiring students to engage with and succeed in securing experiential learning opportunities that build confidence, skills, and employability. We work across disciplines, focusing on students' development needs, and deliver innovative, digital-first and in-person preparation programmes. About the Role • As a Placement Engagement Coordinator, you'll deliver tailored, needs-based support to students across disciplines. • You'll design and deliver digital-first and in-person workshops, events, and resources that meet students where they are developmentally. • You'll work closely with colleagues and employer partners to create inclusive, high-quality opportunities and help students build confidence and skills through experiential learning – from placements and internships to volunteering and Rise projects. • You will work from campus, flexibly for at least three days per week. About You We're looking for proactive, creative individuals who thrive in a dynamic environment and can adapt to changing priorities, taking a data-led approach to planning and delivery. You'll have excellent communication skills and the ability to inspire and engage students through workshops, events, and one-to-one guidance. You'll be confident using digital tools, adaptable to changing priorities, and passionate about helping students succeed. Strong networking and collaboration skills are essential to work effectively with colleagues and employer partners. The successful applicant will have: • Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate information clearly and professionally to a diverse range of recipients, both orally and in writing. • The ability to make presentations and conduct group workshops. • Strong networking, negotiating and interpersonal skills to build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. • Proven experience demonstrating excellent organisational and administrative skills. • An ability to gain a full understanding of the services provided and customer needs to provide accurate help and assistance to customers and actively improve and/or promote services to existing and potential customers. We'll provide all the training and support you'll need to help you contribute to student employability. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn new skills and develop within the Careers and Employability Service. How to apply • Please submit a cover letter, no more than two sides with strong STAR examples of how you meet the person specification, along with your CV. • For an informal discussion of the role please contact Emma Cooper, Senior Manager Placements on Further information: Manchester Metropolitan University fosters an inclusive culture of belonging that promotes equity and celebrates diversity. We value a diverse workforce for the innovation and diversity of thought it brings and welcome applications from local and international communities, including those from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQ+ individuals. We support a range of flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and tailored schedules, which can be discussed with your line manager. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in your role, please let us know so we can provide appropriate support. Our commitment to inclusivity includes mentoring programmes, accessibility resources, and professional development opportunities to empower and support underrepresented groups. Manchester Met is a Disability Confident Leader and, under this scheme, aims to offer an interview to disabled people who apply for the role and meet the essential criteria as listed in the attached Job Description for that vacancy. Details • Location: Manchester All Saints Campus • Faculty / Function: Academic Services • Salary: Grade 6 (£31,236 to £34,610) • Closing Date: 2 August 2026 • Contract Type: Fixed Term • Contract Length: 31/01/2028 • Contracted Hours per week: 35 Benefits 25 days leave + Christmas closure + Bank holidays (Extra 5 days after 5 years of service) Travel loan Wellbeing platform Life insurance Access to Campus Facilities Enhanced parental leave High-quality guaranteed pension Hybrid working opportunities Meet the recruiter Neha Phanse