星空体育官网 the role

This role is available on a part-time basis (0.9 FTE). 

Placement Officers play a vital role in researching and developing opportunities to generate new placements at home and abroad, as well as maintaining positive relationships with current providers and partner institutions, ensuring that services are effective and adapt to changing circumstances. 

You will act as a point of contact for undergraduate and postgraduate students, staff, partners and employers, dealing with enquiries and providing guidance on applications. 

For more information, see the attached job description and person specification. 

For an informal chat please get in touch with Martin Gore at mg906@bath.ac.uk or Victoria Maskell at vmm35@bath.ac.uk. 

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Excellent organisational skills
• Good use of initiative
• The ability to multi-task
• The ability to prioritise a high workload
• Good awareness of Employability within the Higher Education sector 
• Strong communications skills and the ability to engage positively with students
• Interest in and knowledge of sport and careers within sport/health

星空体育官网 the Faculty

Our teaching excellence and real world experience encourage wider thinking. 

We help our students realise their potential and make a positive impact on society. 

We offer a diverse range of undergraduate courses covering economics, education, psychology, policy and languages. 

We also offer a variety of taught and research-based postgraduate courses, from master's to doctorate qualifications. 

Learn more about our Faculty and its programmes at http://www.bath.ac.uk/hss/. 

What we can offer you:

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our  commitment.

We are very proud to be an autism friendly university and are an accredited Disability Confident Leader; committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.

• Free counselling services through Health Assured
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Staff discount at Team Bath gym
• Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees
• Staff discount on language courses
• Generous employer contributory pension schemes
• Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and more
• Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
• Local discounts and more
• A family-friendly workplace 
• An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• Relocation allowance
• Visa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses

We are committed to continually expanding our benefits to better support you and enhance your experience with us. Find out more about our benefits.

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Closing Date: 17 Apr 2025

Department: Management, Specialist and Administration

Salary: £30,805 to £37,174

星空体育官网 the role

This exciting new role is key to growing the professional enabling expertise available to our vibrant research community. 

You will work across three departments - Economics, Education, and Politics, Languages & International Studies - and be an integral part of their research leadership teams. 

Your contributions will directly impact the development and evolution of research strategies and culture, as well as the successful delivery of high-profile activities supporting these priorities.

For an information discussion about the role, please contact Caron Staley (cs317@bath.ac.uk) or Rachel Willis (rw693@bath.ac.uk). 

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to strategic planning as a key member of the departmental research leadership teams and lead the operational implementation of these plans.
• Foster a positive research culture across departments and support activities aligned with research priorities.
• Design and deliver a wide range of activities that will support the research goals and aspirations of faculty members, research entities, and individuals.
• Lead the departmental research marketing and communications strategy.
• Provide expertise and input into the Research Excellence Framework (REF) process.
• Provide proactive solutions to emerging challenges, offering expert advice and creative recommendations.
• Work closely with Heads of Department, departmental research leaders, and a broad range of internal and external collaborators.

This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of research across the Faculty of Humanity and Social Sciences. 

You will have the chance to create a lasting impact by supporting research excellence and helping to foster an inclusive, collaborative, and innovative research culture.

星空体育官网 you

If you are passionate about higher education, research development, and want to make a difference in a dynamic academic environment, we would love to hear from you.

We are looking for someone with exceptional organisational skills who is comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring that targets are met and objectives are achieved. 

You will enjoy collaborating with diverse stakeholders and bringing your creativity and expertise to develop tailored processes and solutions. 

Your communication and people management skills will be crucial in building strong relationships and driving positive change within the research community.

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

• Strong organisational and project management skills with a proven ability to handle competing priorities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with experience working with internal and external collaborators at all levels.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to generate original ideas and solutions.
• Experience in academic or research environments, with an understanding of the research landscape.
• Ability to manage and lead initiatives in a research-focused setting.

What we can offer you:

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our  commitment.

We are very proud to be an autism friendly university and are an accredited Disability Confident Leader; committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.

• Free counselling services through Health Assured
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Staff discount at Team Bath gym
• Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees
• Staff discount on language courses
• Generous employer contributory pension schemes
• Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and more
• Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
• Local discounts and more
• A family-friendly workplace 
• An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• Relocation allowance
• Visa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses

We are committed to continually expanding our benefits to better support you and enhance your experience with us. Find out more about our benefits.

Find out from our staff what makes the 星空体育官网 a great place to work. Follow us and on X for more information.

Closing Date: 21 Apr 2025

Department: Management, Specialist and Administration

Salary: £37,999 to £45,163