Placements Officer

Description:

Placements Officer

We are looking for a motivated individual to join our busy Placements Team!

About The Role

Your role will be focussed on supporting our BSc and MArch students to find work placements that are part of their course. For the next few years Architecture students complete 3 to 6 month thin-sandwich placements but we will be transitioning to 12 month thick-sandwich placements longer term. You will work closely with academic colleagues in Architecture, in particular our Professional Studies Advisor and visiting tutor team.

You will
 

• play a vital role in maintaining strong professional relationships with current placement providers in an industry facing role whilst also proactively sourcing new placement opportunities
• act as a point of contact for students, academic staff and architecture practices, dealing with enquiries and providing guidance
• liaise with architecture practices and connect them with our students for portfolio reviews, practice interviews and organise networking events