Education Services Officer
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are looking to recruit a permanent Education Services Officer to work in our Professional Placement team within Education Services.
Professional Placements is part of a wider Education Services department. The department is organised around three thematic areas: Assessment, Student and Curriculum. Colleagues work collaboratively and flexibly to support the needs of the whole department in relation to the demands of the academic calendar.
Whilst this role is based within the Professional Placements team, staff work flexibly across all areas of Education Services.
The Role:
The Professional Placement team manage the allocation and management of mandatory placements for students on Professional accredited programmes within the Faculty of Health and Education and Department of Healthcare Science in the Faculty of Science and Engineering. The Programme area of this post will be in the Work Based Learning Programmes, Education Studies, Psychology, Early Childhood Studies.
This role would be well suited to candidates with excellent attention to detail, who works well in a team environment and has excellent customer services skills.
Ideal Candidate:
We are looking for someone who:
- Can work flexibly to achieve team objectives by assisting others and working collaboratively to complete tasks and projects.
- Will have the confidence to take responsibility for defined areas of work within Professional Placements.
- Feels comfortable taking ownership of and resolving complex queries.
- Has excellent customer services skills
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Lynn Noden, Professional Placements Manager at l.noden@mmu.ac.uk for more information
To Apply:
As part of your application please let us how you practically meet the following Essential Criteria in the Person Specification
1.2 Excellent written communication skills with the ability to write and present information across a variety of formats in a clear and accurate manner.
1.3 Ability to plan, organise and prioritise projects and other workloads, to meet specific deadlines.
1.5 Attention to detail with the ability to collate, analyse and evaluate data from multiple sources, and use outcomes to problem-solve.
4.1 Experience of working in a role that requires successful engagement with a diverse rage of stakeholders.
Manchester Metropolitan University is committed to supporting the rights, responsibilities, dignity, health and wellbeing of staff and students through our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
We promote applications from all sections of the community, irrespective of background, belief or identity, recognising the benefits that a diverse organisation can bring . We particularly encourage applications from Black and Minority Ethnic candidates, who we recognise are underrepresented in this area.
Hybrid working is offered for this role. The nature of the role requires presence on campus at certain times of year, but at other times you will be able to complete some work remotely. We recognise the benefits and importance of an environment that supports flexible working and are open to conversations throughout the application process.Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Colleges & Universities
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Education Services Officer roles across Manchester Metropolitan University's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Colleges & Universities.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £28,929 - £32,411 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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