Student Placement Officer
| Posting date: | 18 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £34,610.00 to £39,906.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 January 2026 |
| Location: | Treforest, Pontypridd |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | University of South Wales |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
The Faculty of Business and Creative Industries in the University of South Wales is seeking to appoint Student Placement Officer to play a significant role in the development and direction of
student work placement provision within our South Wales Business School. The role will be based within the Faculty’s Administration Team and it will involve working with a range of industry links, students and academic/professional support staff in USW.
The position is based at the Pontypridd Campus of the University of South Wales, with the expectation of working across multiple campuses. As this role will involve connecting with new and existing industry links, there will be some travel outside of office hours where connections
need to be made offline or at events. It will provide you with a role where you can utilise your range of business development, communication, organisation and data management skills.
Applicants for the post should be able to demonstrate experience of working in a role related to the provision of work experience, placements and recruitment; have good labour market knowledge; experience of business and student engagement; and a good understanding of the
issues related to students and graduates seeking work experience / employment.
This is a full time, fixed term for 2 years post. Benefits on offer include 35 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and closure days, family friendly policies and generous pension scheme.
The university is currently operating a hybrid-model of working. However, the successful candidate would be expected to work on campus for part of the week.
For an informal conversation about this post please contact Laura Simpson (Faculty Chief Operating Officer) on laura.simpson@southwales.ac.uk
If you are a successful candidate and this position will be your first professional services role at the University (or you are currently employed by PSS Ltd), you will be employed by Professional and
Support Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of South Wales, which provides services to the University and Colleges.
Discover the advantages of working with us at USW: https://tinyurl.com/PSSatUSW
USW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All those working at the University are expected to share this commitment.
We are committed to employing a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment. Where colleagues can be themselves and every person is treated with dignity, fairness and respect. We actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and communities, especially with regards to age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, race and religion and/or belief. We benchmark our success through equality accreditations with Athena Swan, Race Equality Charter,
Stonewall and Disability Confident.
If you’re a Welsh learner or a Welsh speaker, we’d be delighted to receive your application. At USW, you’ll have access to Welsh courses to enable you to develop your Welsh skills further, in order to provide a bilingual service to our students, colleagues and the public.
We welcome applications in Welsh and English. Applications in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than those made in English.
student work placement provision within our South Wales Business School. The role will be based within the Faculty’s Administration Team and it will involve working with a range of industry links, students and academic/professional support staff in USW.
The position is based at the Pontypridd Campus of the University of South Wales, with the expectation of working across multiple campuses. As this role will involve connecting with new and existing industry links, there will be some travel outside of office hours where connections
need to be made offline or at events. It will provide you with a role where you can utilise your range of business development, communication, organisation and data management skills.
Applicants for the post should be able to demonstrate experience of working in a role related to the provision of work experience, placements and recruitment; have good labour market knowledge; experience of business and student engagement; and a good understanding of the
issues related to students and graduates seeking work experience / employment.
This is a full time, fixed term for 2 years post. Benefits on offer include 35 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and closure days, family friendly policies and generous pension scheme.
The university is currently operating a hybrid-model of working. However, the successful candidate would be expected to work on campus for part of the week.
For an informal conversation about this post please contact Laura Simpson (Faculty Chief Operating Officer) on laura.simpson@southwales.ac.uk
If you are a successful candidate and this position will be your first professional services role at the University (or you are currently employed by PSS Ltd), you will be employed by Professional and
Support Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of South Wales, which provides services to the University and Colleges.
Discover the advantages of working with us at USW: https://tinyurl.com/PSSatUSW
USW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All those working at the University are expected to share this commitment.
We are committed to employing a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment. Where colleagues can be themselves and every person is treated with dignity, fairness and respect. We actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and communities, especially with regards to age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, race and religion and/or belief. We benchmark our success through equality accreditations with Athena Swan, Race Equality Charter,
Stonewall and Disability Confident.
If you’re a Welsh learner or a Welsh speaker, we’d be delighted to receive your application. At USW, you’ll have access to Welsh courses to enable you to develop your Welsh skills further, in order to provide a bilingual service to our students, colleagues and the public.
We welcome applications in Welsh and English. Applications in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than those made in English.
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