OVERVIEW The Global Placements Adviser role at King’s College London sits within King’s Business School Careers and focuses on supporting undergraduate students undertaking a year-in-industry placement. The position combines student-facing guidance with collaboration across the Business School and wider College to ensure high-quality placement experiences. It is a full-time, indefinite role based primarily at the Strand Campus and Bush House in London, with an expectation of on-campus presence. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES – Support undergraduate students undertaking a year-in-industry placement – Help students navigate placement job searches – Provide advice through workshops, one-to-one appointments, events, and resources – Support students during their placement year – Support students in their transition back into academic study after placement – Work directly with placement hosts – Collect and respond to feedback from placement hosts – Manage surveys related to placements – Escalate issues arising during placements when required – Collaborate with Business School colleagues – Work with academics, careers staff, and placement colleagues across the College REQUIREMENTS – Relevant degree or equivalent professional experience – Knowledge of higher education – Knowledge of work-based learning – Project management ability – Stakeholder engagement skills – Data analysis and reporting skills – Experience communicating complex information clearly – Experience in student mobility, international programmes, careers, education, placements, or employability – Highly organised approach to work – Adaptable working style – Personable and effective communication skills WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS Year-in-industry placements play a significant role in helping students apply academic learning in professional contexts and develop employability skills. By supporting students before, during, and after their placements, this role contributes to positive student outcomes and strong relationships with external partners. The adviser’s work also helps ensure that placements are well managed, inclusive, and aligned with academic goals. BONUS: APPLICATION ADVICE – Clearly demonstrate your experience supporting students or early-career individuals in education, careers, or employability-related contexts. – Use specific examples to show how you have managed multiple projects or stakeholders at the same time. – Highlight your ability to communicate complex processes or information in a clear and accessible way. – Reflect on any experience working with employers, partners, or external organisations and how you handled feedback or challenges. – Show awareness of the higher education environment and the role of work-based learning within degree programmes.