Industry Placement Coordinator at Aston University Engineering Academy

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/AUEA/81144

Location

1 Lister Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B7 4AG

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£25,698.00 - £28,033.00 Annually (FTE)
Pro rata actual salary: £23,953 - £26,129 Salary dependent on qualifications and experience. *Salary Based on 2024/25 figures and subject to 2026/27 Cost of Living rise.

Hours Per Week

Weeks Per Year

Term Time Only + 2 weeks

Closing Date

Midday, Mon 6th Jul, 2026

Start Date

1st September 2026 or sooner by arrangement

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Driving licence required

Interview Date(s)

10th July 2026

Interview Date(s) 10th July 2026

About this Role

Job overview

Do you have experience in relationship building? Do you have the passion and motivation to work with aspirational young people and employers?

Following a significant success and expansion of our T level programmes we are looking for an Industry Placement Coordinator help to develop lasting relationships with local employers and help to generate placement opportunities for our T-Level students and employment opportunities.

Aston University Engineering is recognised as a national leader for T-Levels and benefits from a strong reputation and sponsorship from many of the UK’s leading businesses.

Our T-Levels include Engineering: Manufacturing, Civil Engineering, Aerospace, Health: Nursing, Midwifery, Optometry, Business: Accounting, Finance and Legal.

We are seeking a positive and confident person with excellent communication skills to join our existing placement team. Training is provided, however, we are seeking individuals who either have experience in one of the above subjects or strong skills at relationship building and be confident to generate leads over the telephone.

Knowledge of the local and regional labour market is an advantage, as is some experience of sales, but personality, drive and commitment are most important.

It is essential that you have your own transport and business insurance would be provided for this role, as you will be expected to travel.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic team on this significant program and provide a blend of external employer engagement and networking alongside internal student liaison and support. Opportunities for flexible working exist with this role.

The benefits of working at Aston University STEM Education Academy Trust are:

• Join a high-performing and supportive team

• Work in a unique STEM-focused educational trust

• Contribute to the success of our students' academic journeys

• Access to high-quality CPD and training

• Access to employee benefit scheme including counselling, physiotherapy and other benefits.

• Inclusive, diverse and forward-thinking work environment

Aston University STEM Education Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Aston University STEM Education Academy Trust welcomes applications from all sectors of the community and is an equal opportunities employer