Do you have the vision and drive to create transformative opportunities that enhance student success, graduate outcomes and social mobility?

Middlesex University is seeking an ambitious Placement and Opportunities Manager to lead the strategic development and delivery of our placement, internship and mobility portfolio. 

Reporting to the Head of Careers and Futures, you will play a pivotal role in shaping opportunities that connect students with meaningful professional experiences across the UK and internationally. 

This exciting leadership role will oversee professional programme placements, wider work experience and internship provision, and international mobility initiatives. You will lead a specialist team, develop strong employer and partner relationships, ensure compliance with regulatory and professional requirements, and drive continuous service improvement through effective systems, processes and data-informed decision-making. 

We are looking for a collaborative and strategic leader with experience of managing placements, employability or mobility provision within higher education or a similarly complex environment. 

You will have a strong track record of partnership development, stakeholder engagement, service transformation and leading teams to deliver excellent outcomes. 

In return, you will join a university committed to inclusion, innovation and student success, with the opportunity to make a significant impact on the educational experience and futures of our diverse student community.

If you wish to discuss the job in further detail please contact Jack Tims, Head of Careers and Futures, by email on j.tims@mdx.ac.uk 

Closing Date: 16 Aug 2026

Department: Professional

Salary: £51,569 per annum
Permanent

Working within the Directorate of Student Life, you'll help foster a sense of belonging, improve student engagement, and support the University's strategic objectives around student satisfaction, achievement, and retention. 

In this exciting and varied role, you will: 

• Lead and deliver a year-round calendar of student engagement campaigns;
• Create innovative communications that are accessible, inclusive, and student-centred;
• Build campaigns that strengthen connections between students, staff, and alumni;
• Develop engaging content and support the continued enhancement of MyMDX;
• Work collaboratively with Faculties and Professional Services to ensure consistent, high-quality student communications;
• Manage engagement materials, budgets, suppliers, and campaign resources;
• Supervise and support Campus Life Ambassadors in delivering events and campaigns;
• Contribute to major University events, including Welcome, Induction, and Graduation; and
• Keep up to date with developments across the higher education sector, bringing fresh ideas and best practice into your work

We're looking for someone who has:

• A degree or equivalent professional experience;
• Proven experience delivering successful engagement campaigns and events;
• An excellent understanding of student engagement, ideally within higher education;
• Outstanding written communication skills and the ability to tailor messages to diverse audiences;
• Strong project management and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities;
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills;
• Great attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines;
• Experience managing budgets and external suppliers; and
• The confidence to lead and support a small team with minimal supervision. 

You'll stand out if you also have: 

• Advanced design skills using Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) or similar software; and
• Previous experience working within a university or higher education environment. 

At Middlesex University, we're committed to creating an inclusive, supportive, and vibrant community where students can thrive. You'll join a collaborative team that values creativity, innovation, and making a genuine difference to the student experience. 

If you're passionate about communications, student engagement, and creating meaningful experiences, we'd love to hear from you. 

Apply today and help shape an outstanding student experience at Middlesex University.

For further details about the role, please contact Jasbinder Birk, Student Engagement and Experience Manager, via email at J.Birk@mdx.ac.uk 

Closing Date: 16 Aug 2026

Department: Professional

Salary: £37,357 per annum
Permanent

Working with colleagues across the University, you will help plan and deliver key events such as Welcome, Induction, and Graduation, as well as careers fairs, employer events, mentoring programmes, and other student engagement activities. 

You will also provide administrative and logistical support, coordinate event communications, manage registrations, liaise with stakeholders, and help evaluate the success of events. 

You will be educated to A-level standard (or equivalent), with a degree being desirable. You will have excellent organisational and communication skills, the ability to manage multiple tasks and work effectively both independently and as part of a team, experience using Microsoft Office and digital communication tools, including social media, a professional, customer-focused approach and strong attention to detail, a commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and experience supporting events or using CRM/database systems is desirable but not essential. 

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a vibrant student community while developing your skills in event delivery, stakeholder engagement, and project support. If you're passionate about creating positive student experiences, we'd love to hear from you.

For further information about the role please contact Jasbinder Birk, Student Engagement & Experience Manager, via email at j.birk@mdx.ac.uk 

Closing Date: 16 Aug 2026

Department: Professional

Salary: £28,840 per annum
Permanent