Placement and Employability Assistant

Swansea University - Student Life

Location:	Swansea
Salary:	£23,881 to £25,733 per annum
Hours:	Full Time
Contract Type:	Permanent

Placed On:	23rd March 2026
Closes:	9th April 2026
Job Ref:	SU01533

Location: Singleton Campus, Swansea

About The University

Swansea University is a research-led university that has been making a difference since 1920. The University community thrives on exploration and discovery and offers the right balance of excellent teaching and research, matched by an enviable quality of life.

Our stunning waterfront campuses and multicultural community make us a desirable workplace for colleagues from around the world. Our reward and benefits, and ways of working enable those who join us to have enriching careers, matched by an excellent work-life balance.

About The Role

We are seeking an organised individual to join the Clinical Placement Team. This is a permanent role, working 35 hours per week over five days.

The role will be predominantly based at our Singleton Campus, with the possibility of occasional work at our Carmarthen Campus.

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting students attending clinical placements. Key duties include booking placement accommodation, processing timesheets and travel claims, and monitoring email correspondence.

The role sits within Clinical Placements, a high-performing and fast-paced team. The post holder must be highly organised and proactive, with strong IT skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work to tight deadlines under pressure, anticipating and resolving issues as they arise.

The role will involve working closely with NHS colleagues and academic staff across specific programmes of study or supporting a particular function within the team. As such, the ability to build effective working relationships and develop a sound understanding of academic programmes and regulations is essential.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.

As an inclusive and welcoming workplace, we value people for their skills regardless of their background. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English.

Welsh Language Skills

The Welsh language level required for this role is Level 1 - A little. The role holder will be able to pronounce Welsh words, answer the phone in Welsh (good morning/afternoon) and use very basic everyday words and phrases (thank you, please etc.). Level 1 can be reached by completing a 1 hour course.

The University is a proud bilingual institution, our Welsh Language Strategy outlines our aspiration to promote the language and enable our staff to engage with the language as an additional workplace skill and as a gateway to new cultural and social opportunities. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English. Welsh speakers have the right to an interview in Welsh. Applicants for a role where Welsh skills are essential are expected to present their application in Welsh and will be interviewed in Welsh, if shortlisted.

Additional Information

Applications for this role will take the format of a CV submission and cover letter.

A satisfactory DBS certificate must be provided before a start date can be confirmed

Closing Date: 9 April 2026

Interview Date: 21 April 2026

Informal Enquiries

• Alex Jones alex.e.jones@swansea.ac.uk
• Caitlin Jewell C.L.Jewell@swansea.ac.uk