College Advisor Placements

The Registry supports all aspects of the student journey, right from initial enquiry and application all the way through to final award and student completion. The primary responsibility of the Placements College Advisor is to act as a first point of contact for student records (as regards Placements), offering advice, information, and guidance to students, academics and other colleagues where necessary.

The role involves working closely with academic colleagues to deliver comprehensive programme support. A key aspect of this position is the utilisation of a variety of digital technologies to support the operations of the Placements Team. This includes facilitating communication and record-keeping through the ARC system, as well as gathering and analysing information to understand student engagement and performance.

This role offers a unique opportunity to join a supportive and forward-thinking team dedicated to providing exceptional educational experiences. Applications are encouraged from individuals who are eager to contribute to the mission of the University of Derby and support students in achieving their academic and professional goals. Please note, this is a student-facing role, which means an on-site presence is required year-round.

This means staff will be expected to be able to attend our Kedleston Road site full-time. About You We are seeking a highly organised and experienced professional with substantial experience of delivering information, advice and guidance within a professional setting, ideally within higher education, placements, student administration or a related student-facing function; however, this is not essential. You will have a strong understanding of the student journey and the regulatory framework that underpins academic quality and standards.

You will demonstrate excellent organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage a varied and complex workload, respond to escalated issues and implement effective solutions. You will be confident in analysing and interpreting data from multiple systems, producing clear reports and using management information to inform decision-making and support student retention, progression and achievement. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential, with the ability to build effective working relationships with academic colleagues, professional services, students and external stakeholders.

You will be proactive, detail-oriented and committed to continuous improvement, with the ability to develop and enhance processes in line with University regulations and funding requirements. A commitment to inclusive practice and delivering an outstanding student experience is non-negotiable. You will demonstrate a supportive and empowering management style, valuing collaboration, openness and mutual respect in all team interactions. About Us We have one simple promise to make a positive impact.

Through our ground-breaking research, teaching excellence and commitment to sustainable living, we are changing lives for the better. The University of Derby is a modern university with a modern outlook. Everything we do is driven by delivering excellence and opportunities for our students, our staff and our region. We have some of the best university facilities in the UK, achieve outstanding results for our teaching and research, and have been awarded Gold in the prestigious Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023 making us one of the top universities in the country, recognised for our outstanding student experience and outcomes.

Financially strong and seriously ambitious, we offer our employees an inclusive culture that centres itself around staff wellbeing, where you can be confident you will receive all the help and encouragement you need to build a rewarding career, with lots of opportunities to enhance your skills. Benefits In return, we offer:
Generous annual leave entitlement of 38 days, inclusive of bank holidays and concessionary days (pro rata) Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme A suite of holistic wellbeing benefits and support, including family-friendly policies, generous sick pay provision and a comprehensive employee assistance programme Access to a variety of staff discounts at high-street retailers Discounted on-site gym Cycle-to-work scheme A flexible working environment A commitment to personal and professional development For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.

Closing date:
Sunday, 12 July 2026. Anticipated interview date:
Tuesday, 21 July 2026. The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers under the Skilled Worker route for this role; however, applications are welcome from candidates who are able to demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK. The University of Derby is committed to promoting equity, diversity and inclusion, regardless of age, disability, trans status, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and…