Faculty Employability & Placements Officer

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The University of Sheffield’s Strategy includes a clear focus on student employability, with university-wide objectives to support the development of skills, graduate attributes, the integration of work-related learning in taught programmes, and expanded placement year participation. Further activity and support may be provided to enhance career confidence and outcomes for graduates.

The role of Faculty Employability & Placements Officer includes supporting the institutional and faculty objectives for employability and placements provision, working as part of a faculty employability team in collaboration with colleagues in the faculty, Schools and the wider Careers & Employability Service, as well as other teams as needed, to embed employability in the curriculum. A key focus will be ensuring that students are supported to access placements and other work-related learning opportunities, which will include external engagement activity and support for employer partners.

• As a key member of the Faculty Employability Team, support the delivery of employability priorities in the Faculty Education Action Plan with a particular focus on extending student access to placements and work-related learning.
• Support the development of plans to optimise the numbers of students participating in work-related learning, leading elements of work as appropriate, such as promotion and effective communication with students.
• Coordinate the delivery of placement year support, providing advice, information and guidance for staff and students in line with university policy and guidelines and employer expectations.
• Deliver presentations and information to groups of students both in modules and in co-curricular sessions, including specific advice and guidance to prepare them for positive transitions into the workplace as placement students or new graduates, to support both students and employers.
• Review and evaluate the success of employability activities and events, producing reports to stakeholders as required with recommendations for future developments.
• Lead the organisation of various employability and placement activities, which may include careers showcases, networking events or site visits, liaising with internal and external stakeholders as appropriate.
• Support efforts to ensure that employability provision is accessible and inclusive, with an awareness of any variation in needs, and taking action accordingly.
• Work collaboratively with Schools to build and strengthen links with external organisations and alumni to support the employability in the curriculum priorities, including sourcing and developing placements and work-related learning opportunities.
• Provide support for any alumni/employer Advisory Boards, maintaining contact with board members, planning meetings and agendas to optimise engagement and impact.
• Support student recruitment activity through the promotion of employability and placement provision, including at recruitment Open Days.
• Line management as required.
• Carry out other duties, commensurate with the grade and remit of the post

Our diverse community of staff and students recognises the unique abilities, backgrounds, and beliefs of all. We foster a culture where everyone feels they belong and is respected. Even if your past experience doesn t match perfectly with this role s criteria, your contribution is valuable, and we encourage you to apply. Please ensure that you reference the application criteria in the application statement when you apply.

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