Employability & Placements Officer at Swansea University

Swansea University is a prestigious research university that has been making a significant impact since its establishment in 1920. With a strong emphasis on exploration and discovery, we offer an optimal blend of exceptional teaching and pioneering research, along with an outstanding quality of life.
Our breathtaking waterfront campuses and diverse community make us an attractive workplace for individuals from all over the world. Our competitive rewards and benefits, as well as our flexible working arrangements, provide our employees with enriching careers and an excellent work-life balance.
We are currently seeking a dynamic and motivated professional to contribute to the expansion of Employability and Careers support within the Faculty of Science and Engineering. The successful candidate will primarily focus on two schools within the Faculty: the School of Biosciences, Geography, and Physics, and the School of Mathematics and Computer Sciences. Key responsibilities will include:

– Preparing students for placements by delivering relevant modules, overseeing students on Year in Industry programs, and promoting the growth of Year in Industry opportunities across the subject areas.
– Collaborating with the Faculty and the broader university to develop and strengthen partnerships with strategic boards, stakeholders, intermediaries, and employers in Wales, the UK, and internationally, in order to meet the Faculty’s strategic targets for employability and placements.
– Organizing networking events and industry visits to foster collaborations with Welsh, UK, and international industries, thereby facilitating student placements, graduate opportunities, entrepreneurial activities, and overall enhancement of students’ employability.
– Coordinating the Study Abroad exchange program for the Faculty in partnership with the International Development Office and relevant academic leads.

This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about providing information, support, and engagement services that genuinely impact the lives of our students throughout their journey in the Faculty at Swansea University. For more information, please refer to the job description below.
Equality, diversity, and inclusion are core values at Swansea University, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment. We encourage applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and protected characteristics, including age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.
As an inclusive and welcoming workplace, we value individuals based on their skills and abilities, regardless of their background. Applications in the Welsh language are welcomed and will be treated equally to those submitted in English.
Location: Singleton Campus, Swansea
Closing Date: May 19, 2024
Interview Date: May 30, 2024
For informal inquiries, please contact:
Nishan Clarke – n.clarke@swansea.ac.uk
Amy Duffy – amy.duffy@swansea.ac.uk