Administrator (Placements)

Teesworks; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Tees Valley is seeking an administrator to assist with student placements and various administrative tasks. This role involves coordinating student placements within healthcare settings, maintaining records, and responding to inquiries. Candidates should have recent administrative experience, excellent communication skills, and flexibility in teamwork. DBS clearance is necessary due to the nature of the role. The position promises a supportive environment aiming for high-quality service delivery.

Qualifications

• Recent work experience in a busy administrative office; training will be provided if not from the Education sector or placements.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to multitask while maintaining quality.
• DBS clearance (exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act) is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the co‑ordination and administration of student placements within healthcare settings.
• Maintain School records and respond to queries face to face, on the phone and by e‑mail.
• Work flexibly across the wider team as required.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to multitask

Flexibility in team collaboration

Job description

Overview

This is an exciting opportunity to join our busy Professional Support Team within the school. Working within a dedicated team you will assist with the co‑ordination and administration of student placements within healthcare settings. You will also assist with the co‑ordination and administration of the administrative functions of the School, including support for staff and students, maintenance of School records and responding to queries both face to face, on the phone and by e‑mail. We are a friendly team who pull together to get things done and pride ourselves on doing it well. If this sounds like you, and you like the sound of us, please apply! We’re looking forward to extending a warm welcome to our new Team member.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the co‑ordination and administration of student placements within healthcare settings.
• Assist with the co‑ordination and administration of the administrative functions of the School, including support for staff and students.
• Maintain School records and respond to queries face to face, on the phone and by e‑mail.
• Work flexibly across the wider team as required and actively and positively participate.
• Maintain the quality of your work while multitasking.

Qualifications

• Recent work experience in a busy administrative office; training will be provided if not from the Education sector or placements.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to multitask while maintaining quality.
• Ability to work flexibly across the team where required.
• DBS clearance (exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act). DBS disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required.

Additional Information

• This position is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and requires a satisfactory DBS disclosure.
• Due to the minimum salary thresholds imposed by the UKVI, this post will not qualify for University sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route.
• If shortlisted, your interview will take place in person, on campus.
• Please note that the University may ask you to participate in a number of selection activities as part of the recruitment process for this vacancy.

Interview date – Wednesday 11 February 2026