Placements Officer (Health)

This post is part-time and permanent, working 17.5 hours per week. The salary stated above is the pro-rata amount, the full time salary would be £41086 - £46542 per annum (Incl. LWA)

The University of Westminster is looking to appoint a Placements Officer (Health) to support the delivery of high-quality clinical placements for students on professional health programmes. Based in the College Operations team within the Academic Registrar's Department, this role is central to ensuring placements are well coordinated, student-focused and fully compliant.

Reporting to the Director of College Operations, you will coordinate the clinical placement lifecycle, including allocations, pre-placement checks, record management, partner liaison and reporting. You will work closely with students, academic colleagues and healthcare providers to support a positive and well-managed placement experience.

You will bring experience from higher education, healthcare or another complex organisation, with strong coordination, administrative and stakeholder management skills. You will also be confident applying policies and regulatory requirements, handling sensitive data and maintaining accurate records.

We are looking for someone organised, proactive and detail-focused, with excellent interpersonal skills, sound judgement and a strong commitment to compliance, confidentiality and continuous improvement.

At the University of Westminster, diversity, inclusion and equality of opportunity are at the core of how we engage with students, colleagues, applicants, visitors and all our stakeholders.

We are fully committed to enabling a supportive and safe learning and working environment which is equitable, diverse and inclusive, is based on mutual respect and trust, and in which harassment and discrimination are neither tolerated nor acceptable.

The University has adopted Smart Working principles to support and further our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion aims of being an inclusive, collaborative and flexible employer. Further details of Smart Working can be discussed at interview stage.

Closing date: 11.59pm on 9 August 2026

Interviews likely to be held on: 18 August 2026