Placement Support Co-Ordinator

This role will be based on the university campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner.   We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements. This opportunity is available as a secondment. 

Are you self-motivated, with excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills? Are you passionate about delivery a quality service? Do you have experience of working in a busy environment in an administrative role?  Do you enjoy working with a wide range of different people?

We are looking for a highly motivated Placement Support Coordinator to assist the Placement Managers with the smooth running of financial and quality assurance  operations within the School of Medicine’s Placement Management team. The team is responsible for the business arrangements that govern placement activity for students on our medical degree.  You will have substantial experience as an administrator and possess excellent organisational, IT and communication skills. You will be a strong team player and have the ability to exercise initiative and work independently. You should also have confidence in working with financial processes. The ability to multitask and coordinate activities is essential to meet deadlines/demand and to deliver quality and accuracy under pressure. You will be able to work with discretion as you will frequently deal with confidential/sensitive matters. Supported by the Placement Managers, you will coordinate the Placement Support Officer(s) to achieve shared goals. You will be skilled at managing your own complex workload including accurately collating complex information and data, communicating effectively with internal and external stakeholders, coordinating the organisation of key meetings and using judgement and initiative to overcome challenges.

What we offer in return

26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!

Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance

Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.

Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team, and self-development courses including languages, Creative Writing, Wellbeing Therapies and much more.

Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!  

Please note that due to Home Office visa requirements, this role is not suitable for first-time Skilled Worker visa applicants.  Information on other visa options is available via the Government’s Work in the UK page.

Interviews to take place week commencing 28th April. 

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: 

Emma Morgan, Secondary Care Placements Manager 

Email: E.M.Morgan@leeds.ac.uk

Or

Elizabeth Luff, Primary Care Placements Manager

Email: e.m.luff@leeds.ac.uk 

Closing Date: 03 Apr 2025

Section: Administrative and Clerical Support

Salary: £27,344 to £31,387 per annum pro-rata