Placement Administrator

Hours:
Permanent, full time, 37 hours per week (1.0 FTE)

Salary:
Band 2 - £25,804 to £28,031 per annum

• This administration role is focused on supporting the allocation, monitoring, and compliance of student placements across our health provision.
• The role is process, policy, and regulation driven and requires strong organisational skills, the ability to manage multiple systems and stakeholders.
• Maintaining accurate records within ARC (the Placement system) and updating educational placement audit information
• Produce reports on placement hours, clearance for placement, NHSE placement tariff payments

You will be part of a collaborative and supportive Placement Administration Team, committed to delivering a high‑quality service to students, academic colleagues, and external placement partners. The team works closely together to manage complex processes, ensure compliance, and continuously improve the student placement experience.

• Do you have experience working within a Further or Higher Education setting or similar?
• Do you have strong administration skills, experience using data systems, and the ability to manage and maintain accurate digital records?
• We are looking for a motivated individual to join our friendly and supportive team, where collaboration and service excellence are at the heart of everything we do.

• Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days for Bands 1-4 and 30 days for Bands 5 and above, plus 8 bank holidays and any university closure days.
• Enjoy an extra day of paid leave on your birthday, subject to qualifying/service conditions.
• Flexible working, including family friendly policies.
• Competitive workplace pension scheme (USS) – with an employer contribution rate of 14.5%, tax relief on contributions and life cover.
• Staff discounts at a number of local amenities in Ipswich.
• Discounted membership at Adastral Park Leisure and Sports
• Access to a range of high-quality learning and development opportunities
• Discounted rates for staff approved to study a UoS undergraduate or postgraduate course, subject to a set of criteria and conditions.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Staff recognition annual awards.

Closing Date:
Sunday 26 July 2026

Interview Date:
Tuesday 04 August 2026

Location:

Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom

We are a values driven organisation, committed to ensuring we remain a beacon for aspiration and achievement, while providing a great environment to work and study. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community and we encourage applications from under‑represented groups.