About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a Placements Administrator to join the Medical School Administration Team in a varied and interesting role. You will be responsible for the management and co-ordination of administrative processes relating to student placements for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes within the Edge Hill University Medical School.  

This role is fixed term in the first instance, initially until 26/10/2026, covering for the substantive post holder who is on maternity leave. 

You will co-ordinate a wide range of administrative support relating to student placements working in partnership with placement providers.  This is a dynamic and evolving role, with responsibility for the provision of a high-quality support service to both internal and external stakeholders, working within the School Administration Team to deliver an outstanding student experience and to meet the business needs of the school.  

For informal enquiries about this vacancy, please contact: Elaine McIntosh, Medical School & Professional Standards Manager at mcintose@edgehill.ac.uk

About You

You will have strong experience of working in an administrative role and busy office environment, with excellent organisational skills, flexibility, attention to detail, Working collaboratively with the team to contribute the towards a high quality student experience

As Placements Administrator, you will focus upon the planning, organisation, monitoring and quality assurance of practice placements, as well as administrative support for student attendance, within undergraduate and postgraduate medical education programmes. This will require you to build and maintain effective external networks and to develop working relationships which enhance collaboration. 

As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to redeployment, please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any stage of the recruitment process if a suitable redeployee is identified.

At Edge Hill University we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.

Rewards & Benefits

• A minimum of 35 days annual leave per annum, pro rata (inclusive of bank holiday and University closure days) 
• Discounted membership to our onsite state-of-the-art sport and leisure facilities
• Staff benefits scheme, which provides you with discounts across the high street, supermarket shopping, cinema tickets, dining out and more.
• Employee assistance programme with access to free confidential counselling sessions, legal & financial advice, and health & wellbeing resources
• A wide range of development programmes to enhance your career
• Beautiful award-winning on-campus working environment.
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme with our employer contribution of 17.8%

About Us

At Edge Hill University we believe in the life changing opportunities knowledge can create. Since 1885, we’ve been creating access to knowledge for those who may not have had the opportunity to before. 

Today, the effect we have has a far-reaching impact, not just for those who come to study here but for those who work, invest in, and live in our local communities too. So, if you’ve ever wondered if one person can make a difference, simply speak to our alumni, students, and award-winning staff.

Because for us education isn’t about how much you take in. It’s about what you take out into the world. 

Inspiring minds and changing futures since 1885, Edge Hill University is “A great success story… an institution that improves and impresses year after year” – Times Higher Education.

Closing Date: 17 May 2026

Department: Support

Salary: £26,093 to £28,031 per annum
Fixed term contract - Campus based role