Placements Support Assistant

When you work for the University of Lancashire, you'll be part of a thriving community of talent that's united in a common commitment to transform lives. We do this by delivering an outstanding educational experience and creating prosperity and opportunity in the communities we serve. Whatever your role, you'll be playing a vital part in helping us achieve our vision.

About the role

We are recruiting for a Placements Support Assistant to join our Placements Team. This role provides a range of professional services to support the core functions and processes related to student records and placement activity.

Academic Registry plays a vital role in the day to day operations of the University, overseeing a number of core administrative services that support every stage of the student journey, from enrolment through to graduation. Our experienced specialist teams manage the essential administrative processes that ensure our courses are delivered to the highest standards and that the University meets all professional, statutory, and legislative requirements.

About you

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong problem solving skills, contribute ideas and solutions, and show initiative and flexibility. It is essential that you are able to work under pressure, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail. You will hold a range of GCSEs, including English Language and Maths at Grade C/4 or above, or be able to evidence equivalent experiential learning.

Use of AI in applications

We want to understand your genuine interest in the role and artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application. However, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience and the written elements of your application should accurately reflect your own communication style. Applications that rely too heavily on AI tools can appear generic and lack the detail we need to assess your skills and experience.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

What we can offer you

We have a fantastic package of rewards and lifestyle benefits - from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform which includes a 24/7 online GP.

Our people are our most important asset. We'll encourage you to make the most of your talents and continually develop your skills and knowledge. As well as realising your career ambitions, you'll be making a positive difference to other people's lives.

About us

We are proud to be a diverse, multicultural university. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will support the diversification within the University and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.

The University is committed to providing a safe environment to study, work and visit, protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm and abuse. Our safeguarding policy and safer recruitment procedure outlines our approach, alongside other internal policies, procedures and guidance which can be found on our Safeguarding page.

Applicants applying for roles in regulated activity and that are listed as an exception under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 will be required to disclose any spent and unspent convictions and undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at the appropriate level, the University will only ask an applicant to make an application for a DBS check if they are legally entitled to.